Lead Planner - Offshore Projects

Hanwha Ocean is embarking on a journey to transition from a traditional shipbuilder to an Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Operation (EPCI(O)) solution provider, offering products such as FPSO, FLNG, Offshore Renewables and other Floating Production Units.The Offshore Business Division recently expanded its global footprint by establishing a new Global Business Centers in North America and Europe with the intention of becoming a project-centric and client-driven business organization. This transformation aims to offer enhanced project execution and knowledge-driven operational models by bridging the upstream culture of three continents across Asia, Europe, and America.Together with talented people and through leadership, the Offshore Business will continue to deliver outstanding performance for our customers, partners, and shareholders by moving into its next phase of growth and success.Summary Ensure that all relevant activities within a project are executed in accordance with HO procedures, steering documentation, management systems and laws and regulations.Responsible for the overall planning and scheduling in support of project execution and bid proposals development.Lead the planning efforts in support of the project team by utilizing standard planning documents and output from interactive planning process and systems as a basis for developing schedules.Obtain input from HO team members, subcontractors, vendors, and clients in the development of project plans and schedules.Develop schedule basis and assumptions, analyze Critical Path of schedules and identify plans in support of the Work.Evaluate schedule alternatives and recovery plans in support of project changes affecting critical path and provide timely analysis and schedule reporting to the team.The role is responsible for all Project Controls planning and scheduling methods, systems, and tools used within HO.Support schedule quantity risk analysis by using P6 Pertmaster.Accountabilities Lead and facilitate the planning and scheduling efforts for all projects, including studies, bids and proposal, pre-FEEDs, brownfield projects supporting current company assets.Review and recommend improvements in the development of HO planning and scheduling specifications, policies and procedures, including progress measurement processes.Work with each discipline leads to finalize and maintain project schedules and critical paths method (CPM) schedules in Primavera 6.Resource (man-hour) load project schedules as needed and produce manpower histograms as per contract requirements from clients.Develop planned progress S-Curves (Early and Late curves) by discipline and by work areas for the development of baseline S-curves from Primavera.Review schedules from vendors and subcontractors and link / update data into the project master schedule for status and updating.Progress schedules, update S-curves, conduct critical path analysis, produce schedule reports including look-a-heads and make recommendations for corrective measures to mitigate impacts to project cost and schedule.Develop progress achievement milestones as required for input into commercial and contracts development.Populate progress measurement system of engineering deliverables, documents, and tasks with associated budget man-hours for tracking of actual progress.Obtain status of actual progress from discipline leads, update progress in the system, and produce progress reports for management and client.Prepare performance and productivity charts for monthly progress reports.Develop earned against planned man-hour reports by discipline and contractor.In the event of project being behind planned progress, review, analyze, and develop project recovery plan and re-baseline as required.Review and analyze schedule impacts of Client initiated change orders, subcontractor and vendor change orders and trends.Work with Procurement / Supply Chain to develop and report schedules and lead times including transportation and logistics.Perform other duties as requested by Management.Qualifications and Experience 10+ years of experience in oil and gas industry within the Project Controls planning and scheduling function.Experience in the FPSO/FSO/FLNG sector highly desired.Experience in planning and scheduling of EPCI projects including work at the yard.Technical education at Bachelor level, Masters preferred.Proficient in common computer applications with proficient MS Excel skills and expert in using Primavera P6 software.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written English in report writing, presentations, diplomacy and assertiveness is demanded.Ability to independently prioritize tasksAbility to be pro-active and able to work and communicate with all team members and clients in achievement of the above responsibilities.Knowledge of industry standard Project Controls best practices, AACE standards.Diversity and InclusionHanwha believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers. We foster a culture where all colleagues are able to share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future.Hanwha is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

Created: 2025-02-19