Planning Engineer at Nestoil Plc

Nestoil Plc was incorporated in Nigeria in 1991 for the provision of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services to the energy and oil & gas industry. Since then, Nestoil has grown to become the leading indigenous EPC provider for major IOCs (International Oil Companies) in Sub-Saharan Africa like National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Shell, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Total, etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Planning Engineer

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time

Job Description

• We’re on an evolutionary journey where we’re changing our story. We are looking to hire an experienced Planning Engineer to join our diverse team in our Company.
• In this role, you will be responsible for planning, evaluating, monitoring and reporting management project work scope schedules and deliverables.

Responsibilities
As a Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Estimating the project baseline and schedule activity durations based on the SOW related to each activity. 
• Preparing project baseline schedules and detailed work time schedules using precedence method in-line with projects WBS and activity lists Key Dates.
• Creating resource Register on schedules and allocation of resources to schedule activities based on the projects organization charts and equipment lists.
• Estimating the project baseline schedules activity durations based on the SOW related to each activity. 
• Preparing projects baseline schedules and detailed work time schedules using precedence method in-line with projects WBS and activity lists Key Dates.
• Preparing project S-curve and Histograms based on the project baseline and work time schedules.
• Preparing risk analysis reports for tenders’ base line schedules.
• Preparing and reporting Productivity / Performance Plans.
• Preparing and reporting the project forecast plans for projects.
• Updating and reporting work time schedules progress and actual resources during execution of each project.
• Attending progress review meetings and highlighting areas of concern with respect to the schedule.
• Reviewing and commenting on schedules prepared by subcontractors.
• Ensuring that progress measurement and reporting information is aligned with overall project requirements.
• Reviewing and endorsing schedules prepared by subcontractors.
• Monitoring and supervising the subcontractors’ schedules during execution of the subcontracts.
• Developing and regularizing report project planning metrics and KPI’s to monitor planning & scheduling effectiveness at all planning horizons. 
• Planning attainment and Resource Utilization. Intervene when considered necessary to maintain and/or improve performance. 
• Ensuring effective communication of all plans through mandated meetings organized around the planning horizon being managed. 
• Ensuring strict adherence to QHSE policies and procedures and complying with safe work methods as required. 
• Performing any other duty that may be assigned by Supervisor/line Manager

Requirements

• First Degree/Equivalent
• Minimum 3 years in related roles.
• Knowledge of Document Control, Quality Assurance processes and procedures
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards for record keeping
• Proficiency in preparation of Reports/Minutes of Minutes (MOM).
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize, organize and delegate work schedules. 
• Concern for order, quality and accuracy.
• Initiative
• Proactive and intelligent
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly motivated and have the ability to work under tight deadlines. 
• Team player with excellent personnel management skills.
• Strong communications skills to work across departments.
• Good analytical skills, excellent interpersonal skills and a professional telephone manner

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.