Field Planner

Job description / Role

Position

Field planner

Company

KBR - Majnoon project

Location

Basra, Iraq

Rotation

28/28

Iraqi nationals preferred

About Company

KBR is a global provider of differentiated professional services and technologies across the asset and program life cycle within the government services and hydrocarbons sectors. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people worldwide (including our joint ventures), with customers in more than 80 countries, and operations in 40 countries.

Summary

KBR is seeking an experienced field planner, responsible for planning, scheduling, monitoring, progress measurement, reporting, and for completion of the project within approved contractual timelines and cost.

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in using Primavera P6 and Excel.
• Ability to support in preparation of project controls plan, planning procedure, or any other project planning procedure as required.
• Ability to prepare project schedules, bar charts, histograms, pie charts, PMS, and all other documents as required for execution of projects based on the contract terms and conditions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of engineering logic for concept study, FEED, and detailed engineering phases.
• Understanding of EPC programs, ability to prepare baseline programs, planning packages, etc.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contracts.
• Understanding of productivity norms.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Works closely with immediate associates and liaises with project managers and other senior staff in the division.
• Monitoring and reporting of project status (weekly, monthly, or any other reports as required).
• Ability to prepare and maintain risk registers, understanding of risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience, with at least 3 years on EPC project(s).
• 2-3 years' experience in engineering projects desired.
• Good command in English (written, verbal, and writing).
• Expertise in Primavera P6 and MS Office is a must.

Skills

• Engineering principles
• Cost estimation
• Risk analysis
• Resource management
• Data analysis
• Quality assurance practices

About the Company

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission critical roles in 34 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.