Lead Project Planner

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:
The Lead Project Planner major function is to build and maintain all upstream project plans and schedules using the Primavera P6 tool.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•  Planning Process and procedures: Develops and maintains the upstream planning and scheduling processes and procedures.
• Tools and Templates: Develops standards and weekly/monthly reporting templates for various types of campaign schedules and milestone trackers.
• Training: Develop training programs for different categories of Primavera P6 users. Conduct training of staff as and when required.
• Admin: Super user for Primavera P6 which is a key business system – ensure that user requests are resolved quickly and effectively and P6 running smoothly.
• Functional leadership: Accountable for timely submission of all project control deliverables.
• Well Delivery Process: Develop detailed project plans using Primavera P6 software. Conducts weekly schedule reviews and report progress versus plans.

 Working and Other Reporting Relationships

• Lead Cost Engineer (Sharjah Office) – Frequent
• Drilling Team – Frequent
• Supply Chain Team – Frequent

Minimum Educational, Technical Qualifications/Certifications Required

• The role requires both business, construction and engineering orientation.  This could have developed through University Degree in Engineering or Business. Candidates with less education but significant E&P scheduling experience will be also valued.

Minimum Professional Experience Required

• Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in a project planning and/or controls role.