Commissioning Planning Engineer (ONSHORE -MILAN)

Job Description

This position exists up to the completion of the development phase including Project close-out. The position will be based at Afungi Site as a rotator, with missions to Project locations as necessary. However during the early stages of this service, the position will be resident in Milan until the construction activities achieve sufficient progress to allow systems and subsystems identification.
The position holder shall be responsible for Planning and scheduling activities related to overall project commissioning scope in according to Project Requirements, processes and tools. The job holder will perform this work in accordance with Corporate, Mozambique and Project rules, guidelines and procedures.

• Prepare Schedules for Commissioning scope in coordination with package planners, with forecast updates and variance analysis against approved baseline schedule and key dates; review data to ensure schedule requirements are implemented and correctly monitored, and ensure risk items are identified and accurately represented in the project schedule risk analysis
• Establish a suitable Project Schedule coding structure based on systems and subsystems – complying with Governing Agreements (PSA/JOA), Total E&P Mozambique, the Group’s and Project Management reporting requirements and rules for all phases of the Project
• Review Contractor and Subcontractors Pre-commissioning and Commissioning schedule
• Review Yard Pre-commissioning and Commissioning schedules and integration in the project overall
• Review/challenge duration, quantities, link and critical path of Contractor
• Built an estimated schedule to challenge Contractor
• Work with Start-up/FOPS to integrate their activities and link them with Commissioning in the overall project schedule
• Work with Upstream to integrate the interfaces and link them with Pre-com and Comm in the overall project schedule.
• Prepare and update progress reports; ensure variances and forecasted progress are properly explained and communicated to the project team; track use of schedule reserve and contingency and approved changes to Project schedule related to Commissioning.
• Analyze, track, and report project (or contract specific) planning, progress KPIs and communicate their status to the project team;
• Participate in project meetings when required;
• Participate in project digitalization to promote efficiencies, synergies, and simplification;
• Provide the necessary checks, approval functions for invoices submitted, in accordance with Contracts, Project & Company procedures;
• Accountable for demonstrating an exemplary behaviour regarding HSSE rules & requirements, with regards to the Company Ethics and “Code of Conduct” policy and for implementing and controlling these rules and requirements within the said area of responsibility.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Engineer/Bachelor degree in Business Management or similar
Minimum Experience: 10+ years of experience in major oil and gas project controls with focus in Commissioning and Start up of large Oil and Gas Plants

Required Skills /Certifications:
• Major Oil and Gas project developments knowledge and experience, with Partner and Government reporting interfaces
• Organizational ability and commitment to meeting deadlines; Requires team spirit with ability to work closely with various stakeholders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; Knowledgeable and experienced with schedule and planning principles and methods.
• Planning and Scheduling tools : Primavera P6, Acumen Fuse, Microsoft Project, Milestones Pro, Thinkcell, Excel; Knowledge of Total rules/procedures

Language Requirements:
Fluent English required; Portuguese and French language skills will assist performance

Additional Information

• Location: Milan - Italy - until the construction activities, later Mozambique 
• Contract Duration: 12 months, renewable
• Start Date: 01/09/2026
• Work Mode: Resident in Italy, rotation in Mozambique