Onshore Planner

OVERALL PURPOSE: Responsible for carrying out the planning for the multi-discipline offshore team, completing work schedules and providing support to the offshore departments associated with the FPSO unit.

-Custodian of the maintenance plan and work preparation for Task Level maintenance activities, Identify permits, materials, equipment, work site preparation and all supporting documentation to shape in a work pack.

-Identify, document and communicate all follow up work and material requirements.

-Provide training and support on WMS (Work Management System) & Maximo to platform team members as required.

-Interface with technicians in execution of work orders and maintenance activities.

-Facilitate schedules for all maintenance activities in accordance with company’s planning process.

-Work with Material Coordinator for creation of new stock material.

-Maintain a Job Plans library and ensure Job Plans are complete and accurate

-Evaluate the effectiveness of the PM and engage the right people to modify as needed

-Facilitate Backlog Maintenance by identifying areas to address and track gaps closer activities.

-Run performance reports weekly to ensure all planned scopes are in conformance of gated planning process.

-Training & development of Nationals – Angolanisation Plan involves shadowing or on the job training for certain designated positions.

-Must have an understanding of work managementprocess

-Must have experience in work pack / job plan development.

-Must have an understanding of developing KPIs and driving results.

-Must have previous experience of SAP/MAXIMO, MS Project based planning/ P6 scheduling.

-Should be able to collate comprehensive packages for opportune shutdowns & backlog reduction.

-Should be able to continuously improve maintenance performance.

-Able to forecast platform activities and coordinate/align maintenance and pre-populate maintenance implementation plan accordingly

-Should be able to proactively manage the forelog and manage deferrals.

-Strong communication skills and proven ability to interface with both internal and external clients at all levels.

-Interpersonal skills that result in good teamwork, influence, trust and strong relationships.

-Proven ability to work as part of an integrated multi-disciplined operations team

-Core competencies like interpersonal skills, communications, leading the team etc.

-PC application skills – SAP, Microsoft Excel, Maximo, Project.

-Excellent knowledge of HSE policies both onshore and offshore.

-Must comply with BP and Wood Group Kianda requirements of Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality policies and procedures.

-Understanding of and ability to produce and follow to execution, Management of Change processes

-Understanding of Maximo maintenance build process

-+ 5 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry.

-Knowledge of Maintenance Strategy & analysis techniques.

-Professional Engineer qualified to CEng standard (if possible)