The Client Rep FPSO Planning Specialist is responsible for development and oversight of planning activities for the FPSO scope of work during the FEL3 and Execute project phases.

• Monitor FPSO Project activities to ensure actual progress is in line with the approved baseline plan and advise management when deviations are observed or expected
• Ensure that planning information follows ConocoPhillips corporate requirements and specific Project procedures
• Ensuring that FPSO project management is fully informed when schedule risks/deviations are observed or expected
• Participate in the development and execution of mitigation plans to minimize or eliminate schedule delays
• Develop, train, and implement FPSO planning/scheduling staff, processes, procedures and systems in all site locations
• Provide planning, scheduling and progress measurement requirements to be incorporated into tender documents; participate in bid evaluations and provide input as to bidders’ compliance with stipulated requirements
• Develop and maintain the FPSO project schedule, covering all activities including engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, mechanical completion, T&I, hook-up, commissioning and start-up
• Develop baseline plans and revisions for the FPSO and monitor progress against those plans
• Review contractor schedules for completeness and contractual compliance, including analysis of logic, float, resources and level of detail
• Monitor progress against contractors plans for all activities and providing information which accurately defines FPSO status against approved plans
• Provide early warnings and mitigation recommendations to management when schedule risks are identified
• Develop and maintain interfaces with the Pipelines/Subsea and Drilling teams and ensuring working interfaces are maintained
• Provide schedule input into the quantitative risk assessment (QRA) process
• Ensure progress is in line with approved plans and advise management when deviations are observed or expected. Provide corrective recommendations to management when deviations to the plan occur
• Provide planning and progress information for monthly and weekly reports
• Identify and monitor key performance indicators for the FPSO
• Assist in the review of contractor invoices for consistency with the contract and work performed
• Provide schedule impact analysis for scope changes / change orders 
• Participate, as appropriate, in project performance improvement initiatives

To be considered for the role, you will display the following:

• 20+ years of experience as a Client Rep Planning Engineer on major offshore oil & gas megaprojects
• Extensive prior experience working as the client’s representative throughout the entire lifecycle of an FPSO project’s development
• Proficient in use of Primavera P6 and Pertmaster
• Proficient in use of Milestone Professional software package
• Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Teamwork and effective collaboration with various discipline personnel and with project management
• Previous experience of working in Australia and knowledge of regulatory regime