Job Description
Job Overview:
The Planner applies their conceptual knowledge of Planning/Scheduling and, with a moderate level of guidance and direction from colleagues and leadership, is responsible for solving a range of straightforward Planning/Scheduling problems. They will be responsible for analyzing practical solutions using standard procedures and building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers. The Planner understands key business drivers and applies this knowledge to solve problems in straightforward situations by analyzing possible solutions using technical experience, judgment, and precedents.
Responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain logically linked level 3 and level 4 activity EPFCIC schedules, for offshore and onshore projects in the Oil and Gas Industry, according to precedence flow diagrams, using best practices and under the supervision of Senior Planners
- Produce workforce histograms and progress and quantity curves in connection with the schedules
- Maintain and review the sequence of Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, Construction, Installation, Hook-Up, and Commissioning, and other operations for control of critical path and overall project durations
- Elevate and expedite operations that are delaying the schedule and analyze changes to the schedule to meet unforeseen conditions
- Prepare lists of required resources, materials, tools, and equipment for input into Work Packages
- In-depth knowledge of advanced work package principles and management
- Develop, resource load, level, and update activities in alignment with earned value management systems
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications and Education:
- Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Project Management/Engineering/Construction/Business Management or equivalent combinations of technical training or experience required
- 5-7 years of project planning experience with offshore or onshore oil and gas-related projects
- Must have a solid command of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
- Must be able to use advanced features in Excel (curves, histograms, dynamic tables, formulas, etc.)
- Knowledge of Primavera P6 and its interaction with other software and disciplines
- Ability to mentor junior members of the team and deliver functional training
- Understand how to use the information available to satisfy data requests
- Analyze and provide additional insight or correlations within data sets
- Analyze projects based on historical data and current trends to provide project insights
- Ability to think critically, solve problems, and display attentiveness to detail
- Ability to manage, update, and appropriately store data
- Competency in using Microsoft Office applications
About Us
Lutech Resources has over 25 years experience providing tailor made recruitment and integrated resource management to leading Engineering, Energy and Manufacturing sector companies worldwide. We set ourselves apart from others in the industry by building long term relationships with both our clients and candidates based on a mutual understanding of their targeted industry and a passion for excellence. With every engagement, our goal is to quickly place qualified talent with the best suited employer. We have a genuine understanding of candidates and clients needs. Along with a dynamic and effective service, we strive for positive outcomes for everyone, every time.
