Sr. Specialist - Planning

Role overview

Sr. Specialist - Planning at KBR

Maintain schedule coding structure and check correct application in P6

Responsibilities

• Assure integrity of the schedule – durations, logic, milestones
• Schedule analysis and critical path and communication to project management
• Co-ordination of the weekly and monthly update cycles for schedule and progress
• Update and maintain Level 1, 2 and Level 3 schedules for project reports
• Update and maintain progress curves for project reporting
• Co-ordination of discipline and area reviews of schedule and progress to confirm accuracy of information and forecasts
• Schedule management to assure alignment of all schedules and resolve interface issues
• Correct use of the planning and progress systems
• Provide progress measurement function for all phases of the project
• Review of schedule and progress reporting for consolidation and input to project reports.
• Provide schedule impacts for change control
• Baseline maintenance

Required qualifications

• Bachelors in civil, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in oil and gas, power plant industries.
• Good communication and technical coordination skills.
• Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

Employment details

• Location: Chennai [Tamil Nadu] [India]

About the employer

• KBR’s Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) group is looking for Lead Offshore Structural Designer / Checker to support a Major Offshore Oil & Gas Development Project involving FPSO facilities, jacket platforms, topside modules, living quarters, and fixed offshore installations.

Additional role details

• Title:
• Sr. Specialist - Planning
• The project includes execution of Detailed Engineering phases under complex marine environmental conditions, requiring advanced 3D modelling integration, multidisciplinary coordination, strict offshore compliance standards, and delivery within fast-track schedules across global execution centres.
• Ensures the development and completion of job progress milestones through scheduling.
• Coordinates with procurement and material mangers as well as engineering work group leads pertaining to essential. items of supply.
• Provides priorities for projects to guarantee completion.
• Contributes to forecasts and disbursements by performing schedule analysis.
• Under general supervision, solves complex problems requiring detailed knowledge of field and industry best practices in project controls.
• Uses experience and problem-solving skills to develop and improve processes.
• May provide guidance to less experienced team.