Senior Planner â?? Upstream Oil & Gas - Alaska

Description:

Presently reside in Alaska or have worked in Alaska before upstream O&G.

Bachelors 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.