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Lead Planning & Cost Control Engineer - Offshore

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  • Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Salary not disclosed
  • Employment type: Full-time ·
  • Level: Lead

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WorleyPosted on the employer’s careers page · jobs.worley.com

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Description (EN)

About us 

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. 

JOB PURPOSE

A Lead Planning & Cost Control Engineer engineer Perform the project control function including project planning, cost control for the Project as per Project Execution Plan working closely with Project Control Manager
Analyse and perform project planning, scheduling and monitoring for the Project to ensure completion of Project to the required safety, quality, schedule and cost.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Job Specific Accountabilities

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Minimum Qualification, Experience & Knowledge & Skills

  • A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent from an accredited university, with a minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry, including a minimum of five (5) years (preferred) in the GCC region.
  • Must have at least five (5) years of experience in a similar position on major Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects, managing a team of Specialists, Senior Engineers, and Engineers.
  • ADNOC & Offshore project experience is preferred.
  • 15+ years of project experience, working in the oil & gas industry with previous knowledge of preparing and implementing project plans, schedules and cost control.
    Professional Certifications 
  • Project control (Planning, scheduling, monitoring and cost control) skills.
  • Full understanding of schedule, cost and risk analysis tools and techniques.
  • Technical understanding and proficient knowledge related to Oil & Gas business.
  • Planning and implementation skills.Detailed knowledge of principles, policies, procedures, and internal processes pertaining to project control.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

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