Planner Jobs

Job Overview:
The Planner applies their conceptual knowledge of Planning/Scheduling and, with a moderate level of guidance and direction from colleagues and leadership, is responsible for solving a range of straightforward Planning/Scheduling problems. They will be responsible for analyzing practical solutions using standard procedures and building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers. The Planner understands key business drivers and applies this knowledge to solve problems in straightforward situations by analyzing possible solutions using technical experience, judgment, and precedents. 
Responsibilities
Job Responsibility:

• Expedite operations that are delaying the schedule and analyze changes to the schedule to meet unforeseen conditions 
• Produce workforce histograms and progress and quantity curves in connection with the schedules 
• Develop and maintain logically linked level 3 and level 4 activity schedules, for marine scope installation projects in the Oil and Gas Industry (pipelines, subsea, platforms, HDD), according to precedence flow planning, using best practices.
• Develop, resource load, level, and update activities in alignment with earned value management systems 
• Prepare lists of required materials, tools, and equipment for input into Work Packages 
• Maintain and review the sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other operations for control of critical path and overall project durations 
• In-depth knowledge of advanced work package principles and management

Qualifications
Qualifications:

• Analyze projects based on historical data and current trends to provide project insights
• Must be able to produce and maintain logically linked activity schedules according to precedence flow in EPFCIC planning, using best practices
• Ability to manage, update, and appropriately store data.
• Understand how to use the information available to satisfy data requests
• Ability to think critically, solve problems and display attentiveness to detail
• Competency using Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 and its interaction with other software and disciplines
• Must have a solid command of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office software
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction/Business or related field or equivalent combinations of technical training or experience
• Analyze and provide additional insight or correlations within data sets
• Must be able to use advanced features in Excel (curves, histograms, dynamic tables, formulas, etc.)
• Minimum of 4 years of Oil and Gas Industry experience with a focus on Offshore and Marine Operations, the scope of work planning
• Ability to mentor junior members of the team and deliver functional training 

Company Overview and Core Values:
McDermott is a premier, fully integrated provider of technology, engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. For more than a century, customers have trusted McDermott to design and build end-to-end infrastructure and technology solutions—from the wellhead to the storage tank—to transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today.
At McDermott, we hold all employees accountable to follow our 5 core values.

• Commitment – we are reliable and dependable in delivering quality solutions.
• Go Beyond – we seek courageous and creative solutions.
• One Team – we are one company, where everyone is equally important.
• Integrity – we maintain a firm adherence to legal and ethical conduct.
• Well-Being – we promote all forms of well-being.