Lead Planner in renewable industry - Scatec

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway. 

Main purpose of position 

Currently we are looking for a Lead Project Planner in Oslo, Norway to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Lead Project Planner you will be part of a big global team of project planners.

In the position you are expected to provide a complete project planning and scheduling support to the projects in line with all core processes, procedures, templates and tools withing Scatec.

Main responsibilities

• Operating System: follow guidelines and prescribed structures as outlined by the Operating System; provide continuous input towards improvement and optimization of the Operating System
• Support to Opportunity and Development Phase of Projects: compile high level timeline for opportunity and development; assist in developing milestones to be integrated in the relevant Power Purchase Agreement; assist in due diligence process; provide resource man-hours estimation
• Support to Structuring Phase of Projects: maintain and updating the high level timeline; establish and update the program for structuring phase; compile and prepare overall master project program (schedule) for delivery phase integrating the standard Work Breakdown Structure (WBS); prepare planning related contract schedules for head EPC, all suppliers and contractors’ contract documents; support supply chain with quotation documents, final purchase orders, contract and tender evaluations; support engineering team with planning for engineering documents, (MDL)program alignment and preparing engineering progress report; Track, monitor and forecast progress of all structuring phase activities, communicate with the team members about activities to be performed and deadlines; report project progress including: inputs for bi-weekly progress report, 4-weeks look ahead report
• Support and monitor to Delivery / Execution Phase of Projects: reviewing and verifying the contractor’s baseline, program basis memorandum, manpower and machinery histograms and S-Curve; setting up the baseline, weighting and generating the S-Curves; update the project schedule based on work achieved, baseline updates and reporting, as well as providing forecast to all stakeholders on upcoming and critical activities; coordinate and follow-up the project planner at site, to ensure the information gathered from the contractors are incorporated into the overall project master schedule; elaborate documentation needed to support main EPC contract document; suppliers and sub-contractor EPC request for quotation documents and final purchase orders; track, monitor and forecast progress of all activities on the project, communicate with the team members about activities to be performed and deadlines. Analyze gaps between planned and actual progress; highlight areas of concern which required actions and recovery plan

Qualifications and competencies

• Education: Formal Technical Qualification (Engineering, Project Management)
• Experience: 5+ years of project planning and scheduling experience in an EPC organization
• Language: fluent both written and spoken in English (Arabic is a plus)
• Advanced knowledge of Planning Tools (Primavera, MS Projects, MS Office)
• You are used to changing environments and to quickly meet new challenges 

Personal characteristics 

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are: 

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way 
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently 
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust 
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude 

We offer 

Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.  Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need. Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.