Lead Scheduling Engineer Oil and Gas Shutdown

Job Overview The Scheduling Engineer for the Oil and Gas Shutdown project plays a critical role in developing managing and maintaining the detailed schedule of all shutdown activities The role involves closely working with project teams to ensure that all tasks are completed according to the agreed timeline optimizing resource utilization and minimizing downtime The Scheduling Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the shutdown process is executed smoothly adhering to timelines safety standards and operational goals Key Responsibilities Schedule Development Develop detailed accurate and realistic shutdown schedules using tools like Primavera P6 MS Project or similar software Task Sequencing Coordinate with project teams to ensure proper sequencing of tasks including maintenance inspection and commissioning activities Progress Monitoring Continuously monitor the progress of the shutdown and update schedules as necessary to reflect changes in the work scope or timeline Resource Optimization Work with the planning and resource teams to ensure efficient resource allocation manpower equipment and materials and resolve any scheduling conflicts Risk Management Identify potential delays or risks in the schedule and work with the project team to develop solutions or mitigation strategies to avoid disruptions during the shutdown Collaboration Act as a liaison between the planning team operations maintenance contractors and other stakeholders to ensure everyone is aligned on the schedule and progress Change Management Document and evaluate any changes to the schedule ensuring proper tracking and communication with stakeholders Reporting Prepare and present regular progress reports highlighting key milestones potential delays and any corrective actions required to meet deadlines Critical Path Analysis Perform regular critical path analysis to ensure that key activities are being completed on time and take corrective action if necessary Shutdown Documentation Ensure that all schedules documents and records related to the shutdown are properly archived for future reference audits or lessons learned