Planning Lead Deepwater project

My Client is a large international Service company who specialise in E&P projects globally.

Due to recent expansion in Guana they are searching a Planning Lead to be based in Dubai for a 6 month renewable project for a deepwater project.

The Planning lead will need to have experience in:

• Lead the execution readiness process from FEL through to final drilling execution.
• Translate well concept and basis-of-design into a fully executable plan with clear deliverables timelines and interdependencies.
• Coordinate with subsurface wells HSE procurement legal and logistics to ensure integrated planning.
• Champion the stage-gate process to secure internal and partner approvals.
• Identify and secure long-lead items (e.g. wellheads risers casing critical equipment) in coordination with supply chain.
• Develop and execute the procurement and contracting strategy in alignment with project risk schedule and budget requirements.
• Define the organizational structure and resourcing plan for all execution phases.
• Work closely with HR and project services to secure internal and external (contractor) resources.
• Ensure offshore/onshore readiness for drilling operations (logistics accommodations HSSE plans etc.).
• Lead the identification quantification and mitigation of execution risks (technical commercial operational).
• Maintain and update the Execution Risk Register with mitigation plans and clear ownership.
• Facilitate regular risk reviews lessons learned integration and mitigation progress tracking.

The Planning Lead must:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Project Management or related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred).
• 20 years of upstream oil & gas experience including:
  • Minimum 10 years in execution planning or drilling operations.
  • Proven track record in deepwater exploration well planning and execution.
• Familiarity with FEL frameworks procurement strategy development and long-lead item management.
• Experience managing JV partners regulatory interfaces and steering committees.
• Proficient in project planning tools (e.g. Primavera P6 MS Project) risk management systems and readiness checklists.

If you feel you have the right experience please feel free to apply.