a) Purpose (Why does the position exist, WITH what objectives and WITHIN what limits)
- The primary function of the role is to provide leadership to the planning team and manage the planning & cost control of the assigned capital projects for the development of Offshore & Onshore oil & gas fields.
- The position reports to COO and has the central responsibility is towards meeting the overall company objective of successfully monetising it's oil & gas field and planning & monitoring all AWEL's activities from drilling & completion of wells, engineering, procurement, construction, transportation, installation, hook-up and commissioning of surface facilities like offshore platforms, subsea pipelines etc. It is not limited only to the planning function but encompasses integration of all aspects of the project management including engineering, procurement, projects, construction, commissioning, drilling, HSE, logistics, Finance, QA/QC, , senior management reporting, etc.
- To manage and supervise AWEL document control system.
- This position is expected to exercise a high level of interaction within organisation and external parties (consultants, contractors, vendors etc) to understand complex planning & cost control issues. Liaisons are expected to by with Management within AWEL, various groups within AWEL organisation.
Areas of Responsibility
- Prepare, review and update integrated project planning encompassing all activities from approvals, drilling, completion, development of surface facilities (platforms, pipelines etc), installation and commissioning
- Developing project master schedule, updating, monitoring and reviewing contractor construction schedules, submittals, material delivery, procurement logs and daily follow-up in addition to the necessary productivity measurement studies and associated corrective measures.
- Addressing all planning & cost control requirements on assigned projects.
- Addressing all progress monitoring functions on assigned projects
- Contribute to the improvement of existing planning and progress monitoring systems
- Ensure project controls are established and maintained on all projects
- Review of contractor programmes in accordance with the contract
- Provide assessment of Extension of Time claims
- Contribute to the programme sections of AWEL's Monthly Reports
- Ensure all key issues are communicated effectively to Project managers
- Compile and maintain records of construction productivity data
- Provide contract administration support when required.
- Assist with the review Interim Payment Certificates
- Provide support for the establishment of project resource schedules
- Manage and supervise AWEL's document control system
- Participating in contract administration & management.
- Work closely with senior management to develop strategic plans for growth
- Work closely with senior management to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of operations
Knowledge & Skills
- Hands on experience in the planning software including MS Projects, Primavera, etc.
- Good overall technical knowledge of the upstream oil & gas industry for Offshore & Onshore area.
- Highly experienced in the planning & control activities of facilities for oil & gas upstream for Offshore & Onshore projects.
- Good leadership skills and ability to integrate various functions activities
- Self-starter with high intellect and strategic thinking ability
- Excellent inter-personal & communication skills suitable for the corporate level and governmental liaisons, and a good ability to work with all groups in the organization.
- Exposure to international methodologies involving pre-development assessment of oil & gas fields.
- Thorough knowledge of prevalent national & international development methods for offshore & onshore fields.
- Thorough understanding of national & international HSES system.
- Proven leadership skills and good relationship abilities
- Team player, self-reliance, Presentation skills
- Ability to work in multi-national environment
Education and Relevant Experience
- Qualifications: Bachelor's / Master's degree in any engineering.
- Minimum of 12-15 years of planning & control experience of which at least 7 years in the role of Planning in large Engineering Consulting/ Oil & Gas companies.
- Business understanding: Oil & Gas fields development, project management, Statutory / environmental regulations requirements, national & international planning practices, etc.
- Knowledge: Field development, project engineering, drilling & completion, project execution, construction, offshore fabrication, installations, tendering practices, etc
- Skills: Understand project costing, interpersonal skills, communication skills, reporting & presentation skills, etc
Business Understanding
Sound understanding of business processes and the impact of Quality Management in a business. Good understanding of the international oil & gas E&P business
