Thomas Mesh PMP

Snr Project Controls Engineer

fmesh@me.com - (832) 552-2986

 

Over 9 years of experience in the management and execution of the engineering, fabrication, construction and operations aspects of oil and gas and petro-chemical projects. The broad spectrum of experience in all areas provides insight into the requirements of all stakeholders, applicable to the mega-project development and execution. Highly proficient in planning and scheduling, Earned Value Management (EVM), Critical Path Method (CPM), schedule integration and analysis, quantity and man-hour estimating for construction work packaging, construction progress, productivity tracking and reporting, materials management and heavy logistics.

Project development experience includes working from the FEEP/FEED phases thru detailed design and execution from both project management and construction roles. Experienced in all phases of engineering processes including conceptual design, optimization, detailed design, 3D model development, constructability and procurement. Extensive experience utilizing Primavera and SAP.

 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Snr Project Controls Engineer

Suncor Energy Feb 2014 – Present

• Lead the development and creation/modification of the WBS in SAP to align with the projects execution plan.

• Maintain system and user status in SAP.

• Load EDS estimate in SAP at the lower level WBS per the EDS estimate (plan version WBS).

• Follow the current Project Change Notice Process and maintain changes in SAP on plan version PSC, as well as your change log.

• Maintain FAC in SAP on plan version FAC.

• Support the completions of requisitions forms for project teams.

• Monitor and control cost to the EDS estimate PO's for material, services and Staged Labor utilizing third party reporting as provided.

• Escalate cost issues to the appropriate level.

• Develop and maintain total project cash flow by month that is supported and backed up by the project schedule.

• Lead the monthly project accrual efforts per the process.

• Develop and maintain a level three resource loaded logic driven project schedule for each of your projects.

• Assure contractors schedule "engineering and construction" are in alignment with the project teams master schedule. And assure they are of quality completeness and progress able.

•Assure contractors progress reporting is quantity based so to provide a higher quality in reporting and predictability.

•Supported the development of scheduling standards and procedures. Worked with managers and leads to plan and develop a detailed construction schedule, while incorporating DOW master schedule.  Established detailed schedule development, including the work breakdown structure (WBS) and established the proper workflow logic ties utilizing Primavera. Prepared progress curves, man-hour forecast, and manpower histograms and developed Look-Ahead schedules.  Developed project level activity codes for the project coded by construction areas, contracts, and process areas.  Assumed other responsibilities as required by the immediate Manager or Construction Manager.

 

 

 

Project Planner/Scheduler

New Gold Inc - Kamloops, BC - October 2010 to December 2013

Worked directly with the Project manager and team leads to develop (WBS) work breakdown structure and

schedules, to ensure that all project requirements are in place, tracking through planning stage to project or

phase closure using Primavera and Microsoft Project.

•Developed a resource loaded Engineering Procurement and Construction schedule. Review sub-contractor

schedules to ensure compliance with agreed procedures.

• Create bi-weekly and monthly reports based on analysis of the overall project schedule and tracks against

the baseline, specifying areas of variance and recommended remedial action to the Project Manager.

• Prepare and issue progress reports in a clear and easily interpreted format such as S-Curves and Histograms.

Discuss variances and delays with the project manager and recommend mitigation plans to avoid negative

impact on project schedule and cost

• Performed critical path analysis, generated look-ahead and variance reports against project and previous

update baselines for Process, Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation work

•Provided accurate, clear and timely status reporting to senior business executives and facilitated all related

planning development sessions

 

Project Planner

Savcom Energy Limited - Aberdeen - January 2009 to September 2010

Client: Gramen Petroserve Limited for Shell Petroleum Development Company East

Project: Integrated Pipeline construction, Maintenance, Upgrade & Repair Services. And construction projects.

• Develop & maintain project schedules as necessary to manage several active projects, driving all resources

to deliver project goals to tight timescales.

•Review of change orders for schedule and cost impact, utilized project management/earned value techniques

to analyze project cost variance (CV), schedule variance (SV), cost performance indicator CPI) and schedule performance indicator (SPI). Assembling project plans and teamwork assignments

•Directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality review;

and escalating functional, quality and timeline issues appropriately

• Maintaining a full set of documentation as required by the Project Management Process for each project

• Attending progress meetings with project management team, subcontractors to review and approve baseline

schedules and attend other scheduled meetings as necessary to stay current on schedules

•Established requested project plans for the execution of work in accordance to standards and company WBS

structure

•Tracking progress of multiple phases of project which includes Pre-Feed, Feed and detailed engineering,

procurement, construction using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project

• Planning of work in conjunction with the project team, customer and customer specific requirements

• Update and issue weekly/monthly any status reports, milestones plans etc. as specified by customer

requirements or the project manager.

• Creation and maintenance of networks and activities within the project WBS

• Calculate man hours on project, prepared and maintain project control

 

Project/Scheduler

Carin Energy Limited - Aberdeen - August 2007 to December 2009

Project Planner

•Monitored a control schedule for a project or phase and the timely prediction, control, reporting, and completion of progress against the control schedule and assessed the criticality of the schedule achievement.

•Developed a network logic schedule incorporating client’s and subcontractor schedule data.

•Updated and issued a monthly/weekly schedule, including bar charts, s-curves and histograms as agreed upon with the client to provide the required information on progress and performance.

•Monitored interdependency of the various project activities especially those that may form the critical path for the project.  Ensured that the current schedule was updated and reflected progress.  Ensured accurate and regular monitoring of planned progress versus actual progress.

•Updated the deliverables status report to reflect the documents status that were approved, in workflow, cancelled, not approved, approved with comments, and issued for design. Conducted regular assessments of the forecast milestone dates against the baseline schedule, including early warning of potential deviations.

 

FALKLAND OIL - February 2005 to 2007

Perform ongoing schedule analyses, critical path analyses, earned value analyses, risk analyses reporting,

evaluate /recommend schedule improvement opportunities

• Prepare and present detailed planning information (Gantt charts etc.) for use by project team

• Liaise with project team, internal departments and other functional planners to obtain critical planning

information required to update and progress project plans

• Analyze updated plans and highlight any areas of risk or schedule conflict to the project manager

• Report slippages against project baseline and advise potential impact on project critical activities

• Calculate critical path analysis and identify potential problem early and give corrective actions to put the project back on planned schedule and within management requirement and project scope.

• Conduct project planning and post implementation review to ensure project is on track.

• Planning and scheduling project activities and sequencing those activities from conception to completion

 

EDUCATION

BA in Business Economics

University of West London - London

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

Agile Methodology

SAP Materials Management

Core Competencies

* Microsoft Office Application /Microsoft Project.

* Proficiency with Primavera software P3 and P6.

* Preparing Project WBS, Project Planning Procedure, Progress Measurement Methodology & Project Coordination

Procedure.

* Logical approach in sequencing activities and providing innovative solutions to planning and scheduling

problems.

* Progress Monitoring using Progress S- Curves, Gantt charts.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skill

* Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, procedures, correspondences, and other written materials.

Modules:

PMP Training

Project planning and control, performance, planning and decision making, project fundamentals, project

organization and behavior, Advance Strategic project management and leadership.

 

Project Management College, UK

Software: MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, Visio, Outlook, Access, Power Pt.)

Scheduling and Planning Experience