Planning Engineer
ONSHORE PLANNING ENGINEER required by our Client and Oil and Gas Operator to be assigned on a Contract basis, located in Milan, Italy.
Duration: 12 months on-going
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Overall responsibility for Onshore Planning Engineer activities include
To support the MZLNG Onshore Project Control team and lead the Planning function specifically for Engineering & Procurement, whilst also in support and co-ordination with Construction, Commissioning and overall project schedule integration.
Ensure delivery of a robust and effective planning and progress measurement system to control, monitor and report the progress of the work associated with the Engineering and Procurement elements.
Specify, implement and maintain robust and effective planning, progress measurement and reporting procedures
Supervise, train and develop as required, the National staff of the planning team
Oversight of the planning, progress measurement and reporting activities of all Execution Contractors
Preparing progress status reports to provide full visibility of all trends and highlight any deviations from the plan
Supporting consultants engaged to carry out periodical Schedule Risk Analyses
Utilize Continuous Improvement processes to ensure consistent quality and fit-for-purpose outcomes.
Input and analyze data in the Planning applications to ensure project data integrity.
Safety – Responsible for personal safety safe working practices
Other tasks as required by Project Controls Manager.
Context and environment
Project Entity is a multinational joint venture, has a large Social performance element and is Project financed by high profile lenders
Member of the Onshore Project Controls team
Working in Milan and London for the Engineering and Procurement phase and may transfer in-country as the project progresses
Afungi Site is extremely remote in Northern Mozambique with unreliable infrastructure and communications and subject to security risks
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Education: Masters or bachelor’s degree in relevant subject
Experience: 10+ years of experience in major oil and gas project planning and control
Major Oil and Gas project developments knowledge and experience, with Partner and Government reporting interfaces
Excellent organizational ability and commitment to meeting deadlines
Effective communication and proficient presentation skills
Knowledgeable and experienced with probabilistic analysis of schedule and planning principle