Lead EPC Planning Engineer

Wood has an opportunity for a Lead Planning Engineer in Reading on an Agency basis.  This is a challenging role where you will have the opportunity to Develop EPC schedules and Run Schedule Risk analysis during the FEED phase of the project.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in one or more of upstream oil and gas, midstream, LNG, refining, petrochemicals, chemicals and power industries. 

• Review and understand all relevant project documentation including scope of services, project execution plan, proposal/project schedule (including manpower projection plan), WBS, conditions of contract.
• Work within the standard planning/scheduling procedures.
• Prepare activity plans to accomplish all work required.
• Liaise with Client Project Control personnel as necessary.
• Ensure the timely preparation and issue of EPC Schedules
• Lead schedule review meetings with the project team including schedule development and schedule risk workshops as required.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for EPC execution & Packages for review and agreement.
• Developed EPC Schedule for each of the identified EPC Packages as per the agreed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and execution strategy for EPC implementation.
• The schedules shall be developed using Primavera P6 (Version 18).
• Develop resource based, construction and commissioning driven EPC Schedules, through integration of all activities related to detailed Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Pre-commissioning and Commissioning.
• Carryout “Schedule Risk Analysis” of the EPC SCHEDULE based on the Monte Carlo Model using Primavera Risk Analysis software.
• Submit a “Risk Analysis Report” along with recommendations with regard to EPC duration.
• Develop Payment Milestones based on EPC schedule.
• Assess the EPC cost estimate risk similar to EPC Schedule Risk Analysis.
• Perform the Integrated EPC Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis to demonstrate Schedule P80 and Cost P50 confidence factor.
• Develop Integrated Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis procedure.

Key Competencies:

• A pro-active approach to solving problems and getting the job done
• Self-motivated, energetic and tenacious
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels up to top management
• IT/Computer Literacy in particular Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to apply planning theory, process and best practices
• Capable of managing a coordinated approach to resolving procedural issues
• Capable of setting up, managing and motivating a team to deliver the planning objectives and achieving targets/milestones
• Demonstrates excellent leadership skills
• Previous Planning experience, responsible for a large sized project or large sized-sub-element of a major project
• Previous experience in controlling, directing, supervising and managing the day to day activities of a planning team
• Experience of working with other offices and high value execution centers
• A proven track record in FEED and EPC phases of refinery, oil & gas, petrochemical or similar facilities including revamp projects

Essential Qualifications:

• Relevant degree / Chartered Engineer or appropriate experience
• Primavera P6 102
• Primavera P6 106

Desirable Qualifications:

• Level 5 QCF in Planning/Project Controls
• Member of a Professional Institution
• Specialist knowledge in project control system (Primavera P6)

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

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