Senior Engineer - Planning

Overview

Petrofac is currently looking to recruit a Senior Engineer - Planning to be based in Sharjah, UAE.

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world's leading energy companies. We design, build, manage, and maintain infrastructure for the energy industries. Our comprehensive and tailored service offering covers each stage of the project life cycle and a variety of commercial models, giving our clients the flexibility they need.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems and procedures for project control functions at the onset of the project and as additional requirements arise from the client to facilitate the process of project monitoring.
• Finalize the staffing requirements in consultation with the Project Control Manager (PCM).
• Develop, implement, and maintain the project controls procedure, project schedules (level 1-4), and reporting systems specific to the project. Provide guidance to the project control team working for the project.
• Prepare the progress measurement system which includes weight factor calculations and quantities with earned value. These will be used as supporting documents for progress reporting.
• Prepare planning documents such as manpower histograms, which indicate the number of people required each month, and progress S-curves which indicate the progress that the project makes at a given point in time, reviewed at periodic intervals.
• Monitor progress of the work for timely execution of the project through weekly/monthly reports regarding the overall project review. Regularly monitor progress and resolve any problems, bottlenecks, or scheduling conflicts.
• Participate in and coordinate internal project team reviews and client reviews of the work schedule, progress measurement, and reporting systems.
• Continuously review the status and keep the Project Control Manager apprised of progress and areas needing attention for schedule adherence.
• Interact with the site project control team to ensure that engineering and procurement activities are properly interfaced in the construction level 4 schedules.
• Carry out diagnostic studies of ongoing projects to measure achievements versus the plan based on progress reports and feedback to ensure timely completion and formulate an action plan for schedule adherence.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis as required and advise on action plans to mitigate any delays.
• Attend all meetings concerning progress, technical, and contractual matters in relation to project controls.
• Participate in department development activities for continual improvement in the project control system and services.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as directed by the PCM.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Graduate engineer with approximately 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, conversant with projects and execution. Experience in head office and site planning is required.