Planner

We are currently exploring potential candidates for an upcoming role. While this position is not yet open for active recruitment, we want to connect with talented individuals who may be interested in future projects with us. If you are passionate about building energy's future and want to be considered when this role becomes available, we encourage you to submit your details.

Job Overview:

The Planner applies their knowledge of planning and scheduling principles to support project planning, schedule development, and reporting activities. Working with moderate guidance from colleagues and leadership, the Planner is responsible for developing practical solutions to routine planning and scheduling challenges using established procedures and sound technical judgment. The role requires a solid understanding of project execution processes, business drivers, and scheduling practices to support project objectives and schedule performance.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain logically linked Level 3 and Level 4 EPFCIC schedules for offshore and onshore Oil & Gas projects using established planning and scheduling best practices under the supervision of Senior Planners
• Produce workforce histograms, progress curves, and quantity curves to support schedule analysis and project reporting
• Maintain and review the sequence of Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, Construction, Installation, Hook-Up, and Commissioning activities to support critical path management and overall project duration objectives
• Identify activities impacting schedule performance, escalate schedule concerns, and support efforts to expedite operations affecting project milestones
• Analyze schedule changes and update project schedules to accommodate evolving project conditions and unforeseen events
• Prepare resource requirements, including materials, tools, equipment, and manpower information, for incorporation into work packages
• Apply advanced work package planning and management principles to support project execution activities
• Develop, resource-load, level, and update project schedules in alignment with earned value management requirements
• Maintain accurate planning data, schedule records, and project information to support reporting and project controls activities

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Business Management, or an equivalent combination of technical training and relevant experience
• 5-7 years of project planning experience supporting offshore or onshore Oil & Gas projects
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to develop and analyze curves, histograms, dynamic tables, and complex formulas
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 and its interaction with other project systems, software applications, and project disciplines
• Ability to mentor junior team members and provide functional guidance and training when required
• Ability to utilize available project information and data sources to satisfy reporting and data requests
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends, correlations, and meaningful project insights
• Experience analyzing historical project performance and current project trends to support planning activities and decision-making
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage, maintain, and appropriately store project data and records
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications