Principal Project Planner

Worley • Baton Rouge, LA

4d

About The Position

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. Seasoned Individual Contributors or Project Leaders possessing a broad knowledge of principles and practices within a field of specialization and an understanding of business strategies, culture and work to achieve results. Able to develop conclusions from analyses and apply results to Worley business operations. Able to see patterns and trends, or understand how to proactively draw out or determine the questions that need to be answered. Decisions are typically based on extensive business acumen and seasoning and results achieved enhance the intellectual capital of Worley and affects its overall capability. The purpose of this role is to coordinate the activities of the schedulers in the performance of their assigned tasks; assuming responsibility for assessing the accuracy of all engineering and construction schedules; developing rapport with other functions within the company; assisting in the presentation of scheduling procedures to clients; providing leadership in the selection, appraisal and training of planning/scheduling staff.

Requirements

• Typically 10+ years relevant experience.
• Recognized as a specialist, providing consultation to others.
• Seasoned ability to inform and persuade on complex matters comes from recognition as subject matter expert.
• Utilized on complex and difficult problems.
• Advanced understanding of systems, processes and tools related to field.
• Able to assist others and troubleshoot issues.
• University Degree.

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent degree in related field or applicable discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Proactively sets priorities related to complex situations having multi-project and/or organizational impact.
• Contributions are primarily technical rather than managerial.
• May be involved in guiding strategies.
• Works with self-initiated interaction with supervisor and self-initiated technical guidance.
• Influence over duties.
• Work is assigned only in terms of broad objectives to be accomplished, and is reviewed for policy, soundness of approach and general effectiveness.
• Work is reviewed to ensure conformity with policy and for coordination of other company departments.
• Provide technical guidance to staff and may assign work.
• Reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy.
• Plans, controls & reports on project work.
• May have direct reports and may make recommendations concerning selection, training, rating and discipline of staff.

Benefits

• Focus on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
• Building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace.
• Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
• Reskilling people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of the workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
• Opportunities to broaden horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior