Abiodun Sobowale

Richmond Texas.

Email: sobowaleabiodun@yahoo.com

Phone: 281-975-8210

 

PROJECT PLANNER/SCHEDULER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Proficient in preparing and executing schedules, project cost & schedule analysis, reporting, forecasting, man-hour budgeting; start-up and shot-down schedules in oil & gas industry, pipeline channelization and construction industry and Chemical Plants. Ability to effectively use SAP, Primavera P6 and 8.3 to develop standard maintenance Work Package for Corrective and Preventive Maintenance. Develop project schedules involving transportation and installation of subsea & onshore drilling equipment’s, maintenance turnaround schedules on power plants. Expertise in project controls principles, theories, and concepts, develop WBS and tract project activities with adequate predecessor and successor & logic. Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills used to interface daily with the project, construction & Engineering managers and client representatives.

 

SKILL

 SAP, Primavera P6 and 8.3, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hess Corporation, Minot. ND

Planner/Scheduler                                                                                                                                                July 2014- Dec 2015

 

 

§ Worked on a channelization of pipeline for oil and gas, shipping and delivery to site such as steel pipes, fibre glass, flanges, supports and other fittings.

§ Created and maintained a schedule for each project, identified and recorded the impact of work performed and not performed as scheduled.

§ Worked independently to prepare accurate schedules and integrated different projects together for a high level monitoring.

§ Reviewed schedules for usefulness, logic, level of detail, input sources, timing, and consistency with the Current Estimate and WBS

§ Identify critical Path Activities (CPA) and near critical and advise project team accordingly,  integrated subcontract schedules with project master schedule

§ Updated project schedule weekly with accurate data-entry of data-date reports throughout project cycle

§ Managed multiple projects and assignments to meet reporting timelines.

§ Furnished progress reports for meetings using Primavera and Office report tools.

§ Reviewed project schedule and advised project team on time control issues while adhering to best  practices

§ Created and revised schedule templates based on project type and scope detailing the sequence of all work to be performed, prior to project start.

§ Worked directly with the Project Manager and Project team members to identify and resolve problems in the area of Planning & Scheduling.

§ Supports the work management process through creation of planned work packages to ensure compliance with all Hess Safety Rules, standards, and work practices.

§ Worked independently and Prepared schedule from start to finish and maintaining existing schedules.

§ Analyze problem defect/issue fault to diagnose the cause and determine scope of repair.

§ Develop Work Package for complex maintenance jobs with necessary information to allow efficient scheduling.

§ Determine parts and materials needed for repair

§ Monitor delivery dates and track receipt of ordered goods

§ Apply SAP status codes to Work Order to track progress in the P&S process

§ Keep track of available resource levels and maintain work center capacities in SAP

§ Facilitate the daily YTT meeting and update the schedule daily

§ Adjust the schedule to facilitate emergency work requirements (break-ins), changes in priorities and resources

§ Keep lines of communication open with equipment owners and technical authorities

 

Amec Paragon

Project Planner/Scheduler        Jan 2012-June 2014

§ Prepared estimates & managed cost for Engineering team, controlled and reported monthly expenses and variances.

§ Developed schedule from issue of LOA till closeout and work closely with the engineering team to prepare a detailed and comprehensive schedules.

§ Reported monthly expenses by divisions and product lines

§ Tracked and Managed project risk, impact and generate responses.

§ Maintained existing schedules based on the WBS, with task definitions, dependencies, relationships and sequence to determine critical and near critical activities.

§ Monthly presentation of all projects within my product line in Power point, Pivot Table and S curve in P6

§ Monitored cost progress, compared to baseline and forecast cost estimates

§ Reported on-time delivery and guide against activities running into backlog/late.

§ Populated metrics of project status, analyzing project schedule to align with project scope and deadline

§ Integrated multiple projects for master scheduling/high level planning for overall view of budget, time and other risk attached.

§ Reported weekly Engineering hours from timesheet progress reporter, controlling weekly on-site activities and prioritizing procurement of materials.

§ Worked directly with the Project Manager and Project team members to identify and resolve problems in the area of Planning & Scheduling.

§ Supports the work management process through creation of planned work packages to ensure compliance with all Hess Safety Rules, standards, and work practices.

 

 

Mobil oil Nigeria Ltd

Project Planner/Scheduler                                                                                                                                     Jan 2005 – Dec 2011

 

§ Worked independently and Prepared schedule from start to finish and maintaining existing schedules.

§ Forecasted estimate at completion and estimate to completion for labor man-hours, in accordance with established methods

§ Coordinated with Project Engineers and other departments as required to define the requirements of the project.

§ Reported on-time delivery and guide against activities running into backlog/late.

§ Maintained all project forecasts and payment schedules

§ Assisted in the development of cost control procedures and implemented project cost code structure (WBS).

§ Monitored variances from the current budget and assisted all project members with the control, formulation and interpretation of budgets, trends, and estimates at completion.

§ Ensured that all the preparation of the required weekly and monthly work hour and cost status reports are prepared for the monthly meeting.

§ Integrated multiple projects for master scheduling/high level planning for overall view of budget, time and other risk attached.

§ Interfaced with various project departments regarding cost reporting requirements and ensures that information is correctly and efficiently submitted.

 

 

EDUCATION

America Intercontinental University.

Master’s in Project  Management.  Ongoing

 

University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Nigeria.

Certificate in Computer Programming.

 

University of Nigeria,

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts Education.

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP & CERTIFICATION

·   Member, Project Management Institute

·   Synergy between Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Training)

·   Leading your Sphere of Influence (Certification)

·   Member, Nigeria Institute of Management