Scheduler - Newcastle

On Behalf of a major operator, I am looking for Scheduler (Senior Planner) to work in Newcastle on a contract basis (PMT). 

Project phase: Pre-FEED; FEED
Contract duration: 12 month (with possibility of extension)
Please Note: You MUST have the right to work in UK

Overview: 
Carry out Planning and Scheduling functions in accordance with national standards. Job responsibilities are related to the execution of major capital projects in support of the Company’s Capital Program. Included are analysis and evaluation of proposed project execution, resource requirements and potential impacts at the project and program levels.


Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Set up project control system including planning, scheduling and monitoring.
• Plan and provide work direction as required for the preparation of planning and scheduling control systems and other practices to give Engineering and Construction supervisors means to evaluate and improve the efficiency of their project execution.
• Provide staff guidance to Engineering and Construction supervisors in one or more areas of planning and scheduling expertise by analysing and evaluating all pertinent data.
• Revise and approve of the Project Baseline Schedule and the Progress Measurement System. 
• Analyse major capital projects to plan the most effective execution sequence in light of experience and current industry practices.
• Discuss, coordinate and resolve long term and short term planning and scheduling problems with personnel throughout the Company and with contractor organisations.
• Act as a technical consultant when required.
• Assist in the technical evaluation of contracts relative to their expertise in planning and scheduling and analyse in detail performance reports.

Educational & Technical Requirements:

• Engineering Degree 
• 10-15 years of experience in Oil and Gas industry petrochemical project
• Knowledge of Primavera Software
• Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Good knowledge of English, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical skills

Full job description available for those who apply and meet the above requirements.