Presently reside in Alaska or have worked in Alaska before – upstream O&G.
 
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.
PMP (Project Management Professional) or PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) certification preferred.
 
Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong experience in EPC, FEED, and construction planning for large capital projects.
• Proven track record in offshore, onshore, and refinery projects.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and permitting processes.

 
Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and SAP.
• Strong knowledge of schedule risk analysis tools (Acumen Fuse, Monte Carlo simulations, etc.).
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) tracking.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and project execution plans.

 
Key Responsibilities
 

1. Project Scheduling & Controls:

• Develop, manage, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and other industry tools.
• Perform critical path analysis (CPA) and ensure schedule alignment with project execution plans.
• Identify potential schedule risks, conduct schedule risk analysis (SRA), and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Track project progress, analyze deviations, and provide forecasting reports to senior management.
• Coordinate schedule integration across engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

 

1. Planning & Execution Support:

• Work closely with Project Managers, Cost Engineers, and Procurement teams to ensure alignment between cost, schedule, and scope.
• Assist in work breakdown structure (WBS) development and resource allocation planning.
• Provide input for contractor performance assessments and construction planning.
• Ensure all planning activities comply with industry regulations, company policies, and contractual requirements.

 

1. Risk & Change Management:

• Analyze project changes and assess their impact on the overall project schedule.
• Identify and escalate schedule risks while proposing proactive solutions.
• Support project claims and delay analysis, working closely with commercial teams.

 

1. Stakeholder & Client Communication:

• Present scheduling insights, progress reports, and risk assessments to senior leadership.
• Lead planning meetings and ensure seamless coordination between project teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Maintain clear communication between planning and commercial functions.

Senior Planner €“ Upstream Oil & Gas – Alaska position available in South Africa, South Africa. This job position was posted by MECS Africa. The job has been posted as a char8000 ad on 2025-04-09 at 13:27:25 in the Engineering category

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