Planner

Job description / Role

Job Purpose

Perform operations planning activities during the project phase to ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the onshore asset.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Integrate and complete commissioning and start-up scheduling activities to ensure high-quality and efficient startup.
• Track system commissioning progress and keep the operations team updated to ensure appropriate startup planning.
• Update equipment commissioning status logs to ensure completion and operational readiness.
• Monitor operations readiness deliverables to ensure safe and reliable startup and lifecycle maintenance of new facilities.
• Support the operations team with availability of chemicals and consumables during startup.
• Participate in risk screening/assessment processes to identify risks and support management decision-making.
• Support the close-out of operations deliverables and exceptions post-project handover.
• Participate in Risk-Based Work Selection (RBWS) meetings and follow up on operations-related defects and close-out.
• Assist in developing the Work Plan & Budget (WP&B), annual major jobs list, and integrated schedules in Primavera for major and emergency outage jobs.
• Facilitate emergency outage and plant shutdown management, provide planning and troubleshooting recommendations, and generate progress reports.

Qualifications

Higher Diploma (HND) in Engineering.

Knowledge and/or Experience

Minimum 6 years of experience in the oil & gas or petrochemical industry.

Technical and Business Skills

• Fluent in English (verbal and written).
• Proficient in MS Office software.
• Skilled in project planning and scheduling software.