The main role of the JV Projects Assurance Division is to ensure Saudi Aramco’s JV projects are monitored and supported to achieve their objectives to maximize the company’s return on investment. Some of the division roles are: Ensure the performance of JV projects, and their milestones and objectives are achieved Report the status of JVs projects to the Senior VP, Downstream The planning and scheduling specialist will play a major role in performing these roles. The candidate needs to have a thorough understanding of the project planning and scheduling process and reporting. Ideally, he would have sufficient experience in developing planning and scheduling procedures, identifying potential schedule problems, and recommending corrective actions.
Minimum Requirements
1.A B.S. in engineering or closely related technical degree. 2.A minimum 10 years of experience in being responsible for planning and scheduling projects in the oil industry, and experience with Saudi Aramco would be a plus. 3.Excellent command of oral and written English. 4.Knowledge of project planning and scheduling computer applications.
Duties and Responsibilities
•Standardize the JV projects reporting system and metrics/KPIs aligned with Saudi Aramco’s project delivery system.
•Conduct periodic reviews, analysis, field visits, and validation of reported data.
•Analyze planning and scheduling reports for ongoing projects to identify potential problem areas and report findings to management.
•Recommend corrective actions for projects with late completion forecasts.
•Participate in establishing project planning and scheduling contract specifications.
