Lead Planning Engineer

Lead Planning Engineer

• Leading global provider of professional project & asset services in energy, chemicals & resources
• Expression of interest for upcoming projects commencing late 2020
• One-year contract

You can expect a lot from a career at Worley

• Together, our nearly 60,000 people across 60 countries have already achieved many industry firsts. And we’ve broken several records along the way.
• We’re excited about the challenges ahead as the energy transition gathers pace. If you ask us, there’s never been a more rewarding time to work in the energy, chemical and resources sectors.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success.

About the role

• To proactively support the Project by managing the planning process and planning personnel and their activities across the organization
• To assist and support the Project Services Manager in managing the Project Schedule and ensure the client gains maximum business benefits from that mechanism
• Provide planning expertise and assist the project with their project planning activities

*We are currently seeking expressions of interest for this role for future planned opportunities with Worley.  We will be in contact with shortlisted candidates once the timing has been confirmed.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supervise the planning function during design and/or construction stages of assigned project/projects.
• Responsible for assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance
• To manage the Planning Team to deliver a complete Planning/Scheduling service to the   Organization
• Supervise and direct all activities of the Planning Focal Point and the Planning Engineers.
• Work directly with the clients UEV Cost & Planning to ensure the Planning processes, procedures and systems are implemented and subject to continuous improvement reviews.
• Prepare weekly /monthly reports as required, and analyse contractors’ reports
• Manage the appropriate activities and process to ensure the preparation of Assets and that Shutdown plans are carried out in a consistent and accurate manner
• Liaise with the Engineering Manager, Construction Manager, Operations Development and Asset Focal Points to ensure the planning process accurately reflects the work scopes and requirements of the managers
• Liaise with the Management Team on all relevant cost and planning issue
• Prepare regular status reports and forecasts for project management and client review.
• Supervise and develop other planning and specialist support staff at home and/or field office locations.
• Establish and maintain activity level integration between P3 and Project Management Reporting tool.
• Maintain the current and baseline schedule, analyse the effect of proposed changes and maintain the baseline change control authorisation process

About You

• Must have an Engineering Degree
• Minimum 5 years working experience in Planning with good working knowledge in Planning software like Primavera or MS Project
• Must have minimum 12 years’ experience in oil & gas / petrochemical industry

Benefits to you

• Join a fun and inclusive, global team of professionals
• Opportunities to progress beyond this role

What we offer you
Providing an agile culture and challenging work opportunities results in a positive work environment.  Our people enjoy competitive compensation packages and a fun, personal, collaborative and safe working environment.  We value equal employment opportunity and are committed to promoting fairness, equality and diversity. 
Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us. 
If you have the passion and talent to keep up, it's time to test the limits of what you can become.  Find your future with Worley.

Please note: If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Worley.

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