Snr Specialist Plant Scheduling- Asset Production Management

• Operation Optimization Plant Scheduling for Refinery/Producing Asset (SR/AP/ LPIC/MAF)
• Production Scheduling
• APS Scheduling tool
• Guidance, and mentoring to junior staff members

• Provides strong support and advise on Operation scheduling, acting as the main focal point between Commercial Optimization and the Refinery/Producing Asset (SR/AP/ LPIC/MAF) on plant Scheduling.
• Ensure safe operations involving Plan Scheduling end to end process.
• Leading the direct communications with the assets production units for Plant scheduling activities purposes and provides efficient feedback.
• Ensure that any changes to Production Schedule, agrees with Commercial Optimization, and is delivered as expected,
• Ensure that the monthly Production Schedule in the assigned plant (s) (AP/PTA/LPIC/MAF/SALALAH) is fully optimized on weekly/daily basis, and based on maximizing the plant/unit availability and flexibility, in line with the commercial opportunities,

• Maintaining and developing updates on APS scheduling tool to reflect actual asset operational capability against an agreed rolling plan.
• Lead and deliver the actions required and agreed to capture Optimization GM in M, always ensuring the safe operation of the plant.
• Timely implementation of deviation from the plan, cascaded from the Commercial Optimizer in order to capture value
• Propose new projects which add-value by improving plant and logistics and flexibility.
• Ensure the maintenance of inputs to APS & effective usage of APS for scheduling.
• Act as Senior Matter expert for Plant Scheduling matters and interface with all related stakeholders to resolve operational issues.
• Ensure the maintenance of inputs to APS & effective usage of APS for scheduling.

• Challenge the production plan, specifically on availability, capacity, and unit rates (i.e., overall capability of assets) and recommend a realistic monthly plan for approval to Commercial Optimization.
• Coordinate day-to-day communication with the Refineries and Producing Assets and is fully aware of any planned/unplanned maintenance and/or any other factors will impact commercial delivery.
• Creates the operational production schedule (for unit load with planned quality and quantity) that is rolled out on monthly, weekly, and daily basis.
• Communicate the Production Schedules and any changes to Commercial Optimization and to key stakeholders.
• Monitor the execution of the operational production schedule and share any deviations on the schedule with the Commercial Optimizer.
• Monitor technical performance of the asset, proactively assess the capability during the month and communicate risks to stakeholders and evaluate best opportunities with event of unplanned shutdowns.
• Monitor and report hydrocarbon intermediate tank inventory levels.
• Ensure sufficient ullage and timely draw down from intermediate tanks, for smooth running of plants and communicate to stakeholders.
• Prepare and update relevant controls of the process execution including breakdown cost, progress measurement, claims, change orders, and reporting procedure.
• Evaluate the resource plan and progress measurement system established and participate in monthly evaluation exercise / variance analysis.

• Highlight potential problems with recommendations for remedial action and ensure changes have been incorporated in the plan/schedule.
• Develop detailed schedules in conjunction with TL.
• Develop engineering progress measurement systems, and report progress and productivity.

• Leading the direct communications with the assets production units for Plant scheduling activities purposes and provides efficient feedback.
• Providing guidance and support to address scheduling conflicts, managing changes or disruptions to the schedule, and facilitating communication among relevant parties.

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor the performance of plant scheduling operations.
• Tracking production efficiency, on-time delivery, equipment utilization, and other relevant metrics.

• Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Identifying opportunities to improve plant scheduling processes and efficiency
• Analysing data, conducting root cause analysis of scheduling issues or bottlenecks, and implementing process improvements or automation initiatives to enhance scheduling accuracy and productivity.

• Proactively identify potential risks, develop contingency plans, and collaborate with relevant teams to mitigate risks and ensure smooth operations.

• Provide training, guidance, and mentoring to junior staff members.
• Sharing best practices, providing technical expertise in scheduling techniques, and supporting the professional development of the team

• Strong Interpersonal and presentation/communication skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good leadership qualities and excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Accurate Reporting skills
• Effective planning and organizing skills
• Effective Communication skills
• Problem Solving
• Result orientation
• Administrative writing skills.
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and organization.
• Reporting skills.
• Travel logistics.

• Computer literate with expertise in MS Office. (Excel and Power Point)
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management practices and processes
• Knowledge of scheduling and planning tools such APS and PIMS model.
• Scheduling.

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