Lead Planning Engineer

Kuwait City, Kuwait

Title

Lead Planning Engineer

Lead Planning/Schedule Engineer

Primary Objectives

To proactively support the Project by managing the planning process and planning personnel and their activities across the organization
To assist and support the Project Controls Manager and Planning Department Head in managing the Project Schedule and ensure the client gains maximum business benefits from that mechanism
Provide planning expertise and assist the project with their project planning activities

Responsibilities

Supervise the planning function during design and/or construction stages of assigned project/projects.
Responsible for assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance
Carry out work in accordance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality systems
Manage the Planning Team to deliver a complete Planning/Scheduling service to the Organization
Supervise and direct all activities of the Planning Focal Point and the Planning Engineers.
Work directly with the clients UEV Cost & Planning to ensure the Planning processes, procedures and systems are implemented and subject to continuous improvement reviews.
Prepare weekly /monthly reports as required, and analyze contractors’ reports
Manage the appropriate activities and process to ensure the preparation of Assets and that Shutdown plans are carried out in a consistent and accurate manner
Liaise with the Engineering Manager, Construction Manager, Operations Development and Asset Focal Points to ensure the planning process accurately reflects the work scopes and requirements of the managers
Liaise with the Management Team on all relevant costs and planning issues
Prepare regular status reports and forecasts for project management and client review.
Supervise and develop other planning and specialist support staff at home and/or field office locations.
Maintain the current and baseline schedule, analyze the effect of proposed changes and maintain the baseline change control Autorisation process

Qualifications Including Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering
Must have a minimum of 10 years total post-graduation experience
Must have a minimum of 5 years post-graduation experience in oil and gas projects
Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
Must have Must have at least 5 years hands-on experience in Planning.
Must have minimum 2 years’ experience in Planning Software like Primavera, MS Project

Essential Skills/experience