Summary:
. Recently, one of the last three member of the planning team to complete the construction of the 3 Trains (from inception to completion) at Gorgon LNG project.
Well versed in all aspects of EPC project planning, scheduling, tracking, reporting and progress measurement.
Around 28 years of combined experiences in project control, site engineering, construction supervision,
completions / commissioning / start-up operation, and turnaround works for oil and gas / heavy industry projects ranging from USD 100M to USD 60B.
Experience:
Site Planner at Chevron Australia [seconded by Fircroft Australia Pty Ltd] (Gorgon LNG Project – USD54B)
November 2015 – December 2016 Key Job Responsibilities:
Functionally accountable to the BWI Planning & Reporting Manager on all matters concerning planning, analysis, trending, reporting and potential risk mitigation and opportunities for the nominated scope area;
Line accountability to Execution Manager/Area Project Manager for nominated scope area on all matters concerning planning, analysis, trending and schedule risk/opportunities;
Supported and reinforced schedule ownership by Execution Management
Tasks included:
Provided regular planning and schedule analysis and insights from Contractor Level 4 and 5 schedule to
Execution and Site based Planning leadership including upcoming schedule risks, opportunities
Monitored progress in nominated scope areas to determine trends and to assist in forecasting. Reviewed
project quantity reports for accuracy and undertaken schedule variance analysis as required
Prepared and maintained detailed schedules including analytical review of critical paths and project float
as required by Execution Manager and Planning Manager
Attended regular and frequent meetings with Contractors in support of Execution Manager for nominated
scope areas
Engaged with Contractors on behalf of Execution Manager to ensure accuracy and credibility in forward
planning and to validate actual planned activities and status
Took lead in producing Level 5 and lower schedules as requested and in support of Execution Manager
and Planning Manager
Adhered to establish Planning Procedures and Schedule Management process as directed by the Planning
Manager
Contributed as required to weekly and monthly project reporting as directed by Planning Manager
Evaluated scope changes, additional work orders and other elements. Supported constructability reviews
on site as required
Supported transition from an area based Construction schedule to a system based schedule through
Precommissioning period and into Commissioning
Safety Responsibilities:
Demonstrated a personal commitment to Health, Safety and the Environment by:
Provided leadership and supported the ABU/Gorgon IIF culture
Understood and implemented Chevron’s vision of Operational Excellence (OE vision).
Lead Area Planner at KBR Pty Ltd Western Australia (Gorgon LNG Project – USD 54B)
September 2012 – October 2015
Provided level 3 construction schedule updates, assessment and analysis
Supported quantity surveyors in maintaining system for measurement and reporting of construction progress
in assigned areas
Closely monitored contractor Level 4 activities on the critical path and expedite those activities
Liaised with and obtained information from contractors and area managers for updating and reporting
purposes
Strictly implemented HSE policies and procedures at site such as JHAs (Job Hazard Analysis), step back 5 by
5s, total safety task observation (TSTOs), key performance indicators (KPIs), loss prevention inspections (LPIs). Attended tool box/pre-starts meetings, mandatory trainings, and maintained incident and injury free (IIF) culture
Attended coordination meetings with project managers, team leaders, engineers along with subcontractors
Participated in demand planning reviews, commented, highlighted, prioritised and tracked status of material to
coincide with approved plan
Led, initiated and supported own area project team for site walkdowns and other completions activities, such
as ITRs or punch closures by subsystem priorities, as directed by area project manager.
Schedule Consultant at Saudi Aramco Saudi Arabia (Aramco-Sumitomo Petro Rabigh 2 Project – USD 7B)
March 2012 – August 2012
Reviewed, commented and approved all plans, procedures and deliverables submitted by EPC contractors, in
relation to planning, if it is aligned and conforms as per contractual agreement or obligation
Set standards for all progress reporting, progress measurement, and schedule development of EPC programs
Checked, commented and approved resource loading, manpower histograms,progress measurement and
tracking tools
Reviewed and approved periodic updates of all EPC contractor level 3 programs, and recommended
alignment from baseline schedule
Carefully monitored and analysed critical path of every EPC contract, then recommended action or solution to maintain target completion dates & project milestones.
Senior Schedule Controller/Planner,
Shutdown/Turnaround Planner at JGC Arabia Ltd. Saudi Arabia (SASREF SCOT & SWS4 Project – USD 300M)
February 2010 – August 2012
Set-up the EPC level 3 project schedule matching the contract objectives and reflecting the execution strategy
Monitored, tracked and updated engineering and procurement schedules and highlight issues, delays and
impacts to construction, commissioning and start-up
Set-up and established measurement system, report formats, WBS strategies, and quantity tracking sheets
Reviewed, checked and commented contractor schedules, manpower histograms, plans and procedures
related to project controls, including regular and periodic reports
Analysed critical path of contractor level 4 schedules, then recommended action/solution to maintain target
completion dates and project milestones
Provided schedule forecast and trends, resource and progress analysis for higher management review, and
developed recovery plan, if required and necessary
Assisted commissioning team for tracking progress of systems and subsystems completion, and pre-
commissioning activities such as leak testing, reinstatement and punch monitoring/closures
Prepared, developed and maintained Turnaround schedules at all levels, developed procedures, progress
measurement and reporting formats, monitored & tracked progress during execution (Brownfield scope)
Delegated to mentor and trains junior planners
Planner / Scheduler at Daelim Saudi Arabia Ltd. Saudi Arabia (SABIC Saudi Kayan Polycarbonate Project – USD 1.2B)
April 2008 – January 2010
Performed continuous review, analysis and update of master schedules to ensure milestone achievement and
timely project completion
Prepared and updated the periodic and regular reports including internal and exception reports for higher
management
Monitored activities and resources, evaluated, and conducted site inspection for the precise progress update
and claims
Reviewed project scope changes or change order requests for proper justification and schedule impacts
Reviewed, commented and recommended the approval of Subcontractor Level 4 schedule periodic update
Prepared tracking sheets and monitored progress of pre-commissioning activities from subsystem
hydrotesting, reinstatement, solo-run test, loop checks, and punch items
Tracked and reported statistics and performances of HSE and Quality Control teams.
Skills & Expertise:
Project Control / Project Planning
EPC – Oil & Gas / LNG / Petrochemicals / Refinery
Construction / Commissioning / Completions
Plant Start-up Support
Primavera P6/P3 / MS Office / MS Project / Navisworks / Zenator Earned Value Management
Turnaround/Shutdown (Brownfield projects)