Planner/Scheduler II

About Worley

Worley is a global leader in energy, chemicals, and resource sectors, headquartered in Australia. We collaborate closely with clients to deliver comprehensive project lifecycle services including consulting, engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and decommissioning. Utilizing deep industry expertise and AI-driven execution, we help clients navigate complex challenges and transition towards sustainable solutions.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where every individual can thrive authentically. We particularly encourage applications from candidates of varied backgrounds, including disabled and neurodivergent individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and update project schedules as per project requirements and execution plans.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of detailed work packages.
• Facilitate planning and scheduling communications among project teams, clients, and EPC contractors.
• Oversee progress of engineering, procurement, construction, and other execution activities.
• Prepare regular daily and weekly reports detailing progress and performance.
• Support earned value management and assess project status relative to baselines.
• Identify schedule discrepancies, delays, constraints, and emerging risks.
• Maintain detailed Level 3 engineering and project schedules.
• Assist in managing and updating the Client Master Schedule.
• Monitor engineering deliverables via Master Document and Deliverables Status Registers.
• Track engineering progress against approved schedules and measurement systems.
• Oversee procurement plans, purchase orders, vendor documentation, and delivery timelines.
• Generate procurement progress reports highlighting potential impacts on milestones.
• Review contractor schedules, progress updates, forecasts, and confirm report accuracy.
• Validate physical progress against project documentation.
• Focus on critical and near-critical activities, evaluating effects on overall project timelines.
• Contribute to schedule recovery and mitigation planning as needed.
• Coordinate with various teams to confirm progress and forecast completion dates.
• Prepare schedule analyses, dashboards, and planning materials for management reviews.
• Maintain precise planning documentation aligned with project procedures, client needs, and company standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management or related field.
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, or controls within oil & gas, refining, petrochemicals, energy, or industrial sectors.
• Familiarity supporting EPC, downstream, brownfield, or site-execution projects.
• Strong knowledge of planning, scheduling, progress measurement, and forecasting methodologies.
• Expertise in Primavera P6 and developing detailed Level 3 schedules.
• Understanding of earned value management and schedule performance analysis.
• Experience with Master Document Registers and Engineering Deliverables Status Registers.
• Competent in monitoring procurement activities and vendor/material delivery schedules.
• Capability to review contractor reports and verify quantities claimed.
• Good grasp of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning workflows.
• Ability to detect schedule risks, constraints, and delays.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project reporting tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Availability and willingness to work full-time at the home office in Al Khobar.
• Knowledge of EcoSys and Power BI is a plus.
• Professional certifications like PMP, PMI-SP, or AACE are advantageous.
• Exposure to work in Saudi Arabia, Middle East, or downstream projects is preferred.

Our Commitment

We strive to energize and enable our employees to have a meaningful impact through a culture rooted in values, belonging, innovation, and inclusivity. We focus on reskilling and unlocking talent potential to support transition into low-carbon energy technologies and infrastructures. We welcome you to expand your career opportunities with us and contribute to delivering sustainable change.