Amec Foster Wheeler Ghana Jobs (Oct. 2017)

Wood is currently recruiting for Senior Cost and Planning Engineer to be based in our offices in Accra, Ghana on a fixed term

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Cost & Planning Engineer

Lead detailed planning activities for the FPSO Procurement, engineering activities and Subsea activities via management of Light Construction Vessel usage for both short to long term window
Evaluate progress and report of Projects and Engineering activities within the Ghana Business Unit
Interface with the Integrated Projects Execution team to ensure effective linkage of activities for effective delivery and execution of specific scopes during shutdowns and coordinate Projects and Engineering Planning meetings and ensure outputs of plans are shared with Operations teams
Lead the Cost Engineering services support to Projects and Engineering team ensuring that the costs projections and phasing are aligned with updated schedules
Ensure High Quality Standard Cost and Planning reports are produced on a weekly basis highlighting any potential risks with proposals on mitigations of same
Validate VOWD and Cost Forecasts reports issued by relevant Cost Engineers and ensure appropriate linkage with Commitments as reported by the Contracts and Procurement team
Ensure robust long term plans (1-2 years) are in place for both topsides engineering (Assurance) and subsea activities identifying any areas of optimization or challenges including SIMOPS etc.
Produce specific mini plans as required and as directed by Projects and Engineering Manager and Discipline Leads
Support integration of Contractor execution schedules into overall TGL schedule and provide assurance to submissions
Develop resource loaded schedules as and when required and provide Offshore POB histograms highlighting any challenges to offshore execution and options for decision making
Maintain historical records and data against which trends may be measured and estimates developed
Initiate the development and use of improved tools and methods for project cost and planning administration and control
Support preparation of progress reports and dashboards for both internal and external stakeholders
Work to perform schedule risk analysis via use of PERTMASTER or similar tool as required at relevant stages of projects / package development and execution
Support the Project Controls Team Lead by providing inputs to the Business Unit ‘Annual Work Programme and Budget cycle’ for Projects and Engineering activities

Skills / Qualifications

Engineering Degree / or equivalent project controls experience
At least 12 years of experience in the offshore oil industry, working for both Contractor and Operator
Knowledge and application of Cost and Planning Engineering principles
Knowledge of design and implementation of projects in the offshore oil and gas industry
Good knowledge of planning, cost management and reporting systems together with ability to consolidate project data from a number of sources for overall presentation
Proficiency in Primavera P6 is a must have

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.