Planner / Scheduler Grade: 7

83554
  • Market related
  • Middle East
  • Permanent

Planner / Scheduler

Working Location

Project Site Office

Department/Division

Project Controls

Reports To

Planning & Controls Manager

Direct Reports

  • Planning Engineers
  • Planning Assistant

Overview

Prepare Primavera schedule according to project scope and shutdown window. Support the planning manager in scheduling-related activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop a Level 4 schedule using Primavera that contains the relevant information, breaking down work into logical activities.
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of static equipment such as columns, exchangers, vessels, control valves, level gauges, etc.
  • Possess expertise in piping and structural fabrication, scaffolding, insulation, and painting, including defining sequences of activities independently.
  • Apply good understanding of productivity norms.
  • Demonstrate thorough knowledge of various process equipment.
  • Independently study the scope and develop the TA schedule.
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly look-ahead plans with varying levels of detail for the TA.
  • Prepare recovery plans and Time Impact Analysis (TIA).
  • Develop reporting templates and integrate consolidated data in a systematic manner.

Requirements

  • Education: Engineering Degree in Mechanical
  • Experience: Minimum 8 years in planning/scheduling within the oil and gas industry
  • Experience as scheduler for at least 6 major shutdowns/TA projects
  • Handled a minimum of 4 major TA projects as scheduler

Specific Skills and Knowledge

  • Strong understanding and hands-on experience with Primavera (Primavera-6)
  • Proficient with MS Office applications
  • Ability to manage and analyze large volumes of quantitative data using databases and spreadsheets
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Capable of presenting data systematically
  • Strong skills in contractual correspondence

Personal Competencies

  • Strong interpersonal relationship capabilities
  • Proactive and cost-conscious approach

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