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Project Management Controls

Location:
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Posted:
March 26, 2024

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DEMSY SUNDAY P. Eng, PMP

780-***-****

ad4lmk@r.postjobfree.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF STRENGTH

• Expert knowledge of Primavera P6 and SAP planning/scheduling tools

• Successful management of portfolio schedule (of over 50 projects) from conception to completion

• Utilizing IPA Schedule Duration Metric Tool for schedule estimating

• Designed Schedule development and updating processes for capital projects in Shell Scotford

• Ability to create a Scheduling Premise Document to analyse and manage projects

• Experience in using Critical Path Method planning technique to identify potential issues and reduce

“Cost to Recover” exposure

• Expert in using Earned Value Management technique to measure and monitor performance

• Advanced knowledge with the Project Management Body of Knowledge approach to Project Management techniques with good knowledge of engineering and construction management

• Experience in Shutdown Planning & Scheduling, Pipeline Maintenance, Construction Practices, Commissioning, Plant Operations, EIA, Project Controls and Project Management

• Strong understanding of document control with good communication and technical writing skills

• Skilled with MS office suites (Word, Excel, MS Project, Power Point and Visio) EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Project Controls Manager June 2023 – Mar. 2024

CARGILL, Camrose, Canada

• Defined, developed and maintained the control account, budget, schedule, resource allocation and deliverables in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

• Proactively managed changes in project scope, identifying possible issues and providing solutions

• Developed and implemented standard project cost reporting templates and progress reports for improved accuracy of the project.

• Produced global monthly reports to showcase all metrics of the project

• Managed the project controls team to achieve project goals and exceed client expectations

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to evaluate project risks and implement mitigation strategies to enhance the project performance

Project Scheduling and Controls Specialist Sept. 2022 – June 2023 EPCOR, Edmonton, Canada

• Received Work Order (WO) packages from Project Managers, reviewed them to understand the full scope of work, and recorded information into work management system (IVARA}

• Developed, updated and maintained 4-6 week rolling executable work plan to align with Distribution Capital Program Plan in variety of formats and details to satisfy stakeholder requirements

• Monitored deviations and variances in work plans and assisted in the developing of alternative methods for corrective actions.

• Generated and distributed weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly work execution compliance, resource and work availability reports to Project Managers, Foreman, Operations Managers and other stakeholders as required

• Worked proactively with other EDTI departments and ensure clear communication between areas to develop visibility to Distribution work, resource requirement from other departments to improve work execution and eliminate potential delays.

• Proactively identified gaps and peaks in work schedules and crew assignments. Liaise with Work Coordinators and Foreman to re-allocate work order packages across all areas and with Project Manager to advance or delay projects to balance resource availability and accommodate scheduling constraints

Turnaround Scheduler Oct. 2021 – Jul. 2022

YARA, Belle Plaine, Canada

• Safely and efficiently scheduling of the Turnaround for proper accountability, taking into consideration time constraints, manpower, process availability, overlapping work scopes and congested work “zones”

• Producing various scheduling KPIs for the effective management and reporting of the turnaround

• Continually analysed the schedule and updates/optimizes it, based upon previous experience and input from supervision and management where required.

• Maintained a high degree of productivity with quality workmanship while minimizing impact on process, overtime, and timeline.

• Produced a master schedule which includes all maintenance and capital work that optimizes manpower usage and minimizes the overall timeline of turnaround.

• Liaised with key stakeholders to ensure proper review and buy-in of the integrated turnaround schedule

Turnaround Scheduler Mar. 2021 – Aug. 2021

AMBATOVY, Toamasina, Madagascar

• Generated and managed shutdown schedules covering the work orders and planning data configured and involving the Shutdown Planning Team.

• Designed schedule to follow the requirements of the Ambatovy Shutdown Manual to enable capacity planning across resources, critical path analysis, milestones and cost estimates

• Lead highly effective meetings to configure, review and refine the schedules to fit within shutdown window, resource and make essential decisions on shutdown content and implications.

• Identified, reported and advised the shutdown steering committee / senior management on any deviations or risk / exposure for a deviation

• Compiled and published detailed Shutdown Work Books; summarize the work to be executed based on data prepared during readiness from across the shutdown planning team

• Supported the Head of Shutdown Planning with preparing and presenting planning Key Performance Indicators on readiness and post assessments for all major shutdowns above

• Provided forecast budget for all above shutdowns with assistance from the Shutdown Coordinator Construction Scheduler Sep. 2020 – Feb. 2021

McMILLEN JACOBS ASSOCIATES, Boise, USA

• Monitored project costs and perform analysis regarding deviations from the control budget

• Evaluated project risks and communicate cost and/or schedule exposure to management using P6

• Provided support for standardization of critical project control functions in collaboration with other stakeholders.

• Provided support for development of custom reports that focuses on critical trends as needed

• Analysed project controls data to assist project managers in directing project activities

• Developed, maintained and published budget and cost reports as well as resource planning and allocation

• Coordinated with project teams as needed to analyse delays and impacts to project schedules

• Analysed schedules with Acumen Fuse to assist management in various decision making

• Produced schedule “fragnets” and conduct time impact analyses (TIA) of Change Order Request for the purposes of demonstrating schedule delays. Shutdown Scheduler Feb, 2016 – Apr. 2020

IMPERIAL OIL REFINERY, Kearl Lake, Canada

• Prepared Shutdown schedule analysis and conducted studies of problem areas to determine the criticality of schedule activities then recommend alternatives for schedule improvement to project team for discussion and/or decision

• Interfaced with all EPC contractors on site to develop an integrated schedule to meet company requirement

• Identified and reported activities with critical or potential impact on the schedule and prepared the Schedule Impact Report (SIR) that got loaded into SharePoint.

• Generated various types of reports/KPI/Dashboards from MS Project, Primavera P6 and SAP to reflect the status of projects, often with visual aids such as bar charts and graphs.

• Determined critical-path activities for assigned discipline or specialties, and identified significant activities supporting interdisciplinary requirements

• Reviewed schedule data, identified and acquired the information needed to complete work logics to interface between assigned disciplines or specialties.

• Performed quantity, manpower, and resource loading/levelling for assigned schedules.

• Managed the quarterly rotation and yearly replacement of 36” diameter hydrotransport pipelines.

• Trained junior schedulers to develop realistic project schedules to meet Shutdown objectives

• Integrated contractors schedule into the overall schedule according to project standards and contract requirements, and ensured that proper WBS, coding and resources were followed Project Controls Scheduler Apr. 2012 – Jun, 2015

SHELL REFINERY, Scotford, Canada

• Planned and issued work direction as required in the preparation of planning and scheduling control systems and practices which provided Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) supervisors the means to evaluate the progress and execution of assigned projects

• Planned and scheduled the HCU 1 & 2 FRAC SIS Upgrade Project; the H-2401 Convection Coil Metallurgy Upgrade project; the C-4206 Compressor Re-instrument project; the Relief System on Benzene and Solvent Sump project; the Refinery Substation 4 AC Upgrade project; the IT LAN/WLAN Transformation project; the Feeder Protection 5kV Relay Replacement; the 2015 EHT Cable Replacement and the Foxboro IA & IO Series 100 Infrastructure Upgrade project

• Analyzed major capital projects and Shutdowns using Earned Value Management and Critical Path Method techniques to plan the effective execution sequence based on current industry practices

• Collaborated with Project Development Engineers, Project Managers, Planners and Construction Group to develop project schedules as per scope to achieve effective integrated schedule

• Used several project planning systems like IPA schedule duration metric tool, SAP, MS Project and Primavera P6 to manage work schedules of capital projects from initiation to commissioning

• Discussed, coordinated and resolved long term and short-term planning and scheduling issues with personnel within the company and with EPC companies’ team.

• Followed up on progress of projects in conjunction with specifications and issued plans; and aided in development and maintenance of manpower and quantity curves.

• Developed and implemented consistent Work Breakdown, Activity/Project Coding structures which ensured data were converted correctly from the original source to the MPS

• Maintained change management related to schedule using Prolog for good overview

• Participated in various Basis for Design, Estimating, Change Management and BDEP meetings to provide meaningful and accurate historical data for decision making

• Analysed critical path, total float and logic sequence which identified trends, conflicts, risks and opportunities that impacted the weekly execution schedule and finally deliverables of projects

• Performed regular updates of the master progress schedule and produced bi-weekly reports to all stakeholders for management decisions

• Created reports and analysed daily progress during the Shutdowns, using the scheduling premise document.

Planning and Scheduling Engineer Jun. 2010 – Mar. 2012 SHELL (Pipeline Unit), Port Harcourt, Nigeria

• Planned and executed pipeline operations, maintenance, inspection and surveillance activities with MS Project, Primavera P6 and SAP R/3 tool

• Established and managed a performance management system / Progress measurement system through Facility Status Report (FSR) dashboard using SAP

• Used Corrective Maintenance Prioritization Tool (CMPT) to create a balance between risk and priority for pipeline repairs, with environment and public safety as paramount consideration

• Developed project schedule of work per scope of work or approved baseline schedule

• Analysed areas of concern such as non-progression to critical path, long lead items driving critical activities and discuss the look-ahead schedule at weekly meetings

• Developed Project Execution Plans, HSE Plans and Security Plans (PSP) for pipeline projects

• Managed engineering modifications (MOCs) to the pipeline system

• Interfaced with external departments on issues regarding Pipeline Asset

• Updated Pipeline Asset Reference Plans and aligned it with annual activity plans.

• Provided maintenance & inspection plans which improved technical integrity of Pipelines within defined scope & budget

• Reviewed integrity audits and compiled periodic reports to government regulatory bodies

• Supervised Cathodic Protection systems maintenance, Sectional replacement, Pressure testing, Chemical Injection and Routine Pigging on oil pipelines to ensure that proper engineering standards were strictly adhered to

• Analysed In-Line Inspection (ILI) data for pipeline wall thickness losses and assess its fitness for service, with respect to industry standards, regulations and best practices

• Co-ordinated routine tasks involving the development of operational improvements via MIE to increased plant availability and capacity

• Participated in routine inspections of pipeline facilities

• Supervised contractor activities during pipeline repairs and flow line replacements by ensuring proper engineering standards are included in work procedures Safety Officer Jan. 2010 – May 2010

SHELL UPGRADER, Scotford, Canada

• Performed risk analysis of confined spaces during the 2010 turnaround maintenance

• Drafted safety plans and processed work permits for Shell contractors

• Tested and analysed dangerous gas levels within the plant to achieve goal zero targets

• Identified and assessed hazard levels in the plant leading to zero safety incidence Project Engineer Sep. 2008 – Jan. 2009

SOFT TAILING REMEDIATION SYSTEM, Edmonton, Canada

• Provided input to establish a suitable work breakdown structure (WBS) to control and report costs

• Drew up appropriate project control plans and schedules, including Gantt charts and S-curves

• Monitored actual versus planned progress of the project while highlighting areas of concern and producing recovery plans for them using MS Project and Primavera P6

• Analysed and proposed improvements to schedules, including use of critical path analysis

• Prepared execution plan and estimated man-hours for the project

• Produced a bi-weekly project progress report using Primavera P6 Well Fracturing Operator May 2008 – Sep. 2008

SCHLUMBERGER, Red Deer, Canada

• Monitored fluid pumping into formations which ensured proper well fracturing on leased sites

• Planned and managed material procurement for all well fracturing projects

• Performed material balancing in cement blending that avoided well fracturing delays

• Supervised acid mixing for out of location well fracturing jobs which reduced spillage to zero

• Participated in the rig in and rig out at well sites, with zero incidence achievement Planning Engineer Mar. 2003 – Mar. 2005

NIKO Consult, Warri, Nigeria

• Conducted Risk and Environmental Impact Assessment in compliance with industry standards

• Provided planning and scheduling support required in the execution of major capital projects using Primavera P3 and MS Project

• Coordinated and resolved planning and scheduling issues with contractor organizations

• Monitored compliance with Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety rules and regulation on behalf of regulatory bodies.

• Developed/implemented Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety and Quality management system for clients.

• Conducted Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Quality management audits at client’s request.

• Planned, scheduled and reviewed clients’ facility maintenance programs

• Prequalified, selected and supervised contractors for the supply of oil spill equipment Planning Engineer May 1999 – May 2000

ExxonMobil, QIT, Eket, Nigeria

• Undertook field investigations and supervised borehole drilling

• Planned and scheduled Shutdown Maintenance of the incinerator unit

• Provided manpower guidance to Construction supervisors in the areas of planning and scheduling by analysing and evaluating all relevant data

• Cleaned up oil spillage during the 1998 oil spill to meet the industry standard

• Involved in Environmental Impact Assessment and monitoring of communities after the 100,000 barrels oil spill

• Monitored pipeline pigging from offshore to the crude oil terminal platforms for pipeline integrity

• Conducted sewage and incinerator monitoring resulting in an annual zero disease outbreak

• Prepared investigation reports, carried out engineering analysis and provided recommendations for the gas flaring stack

• Supervised health and safety procedures at different oil platforms

• Provided engineering oversight for the environmental laboratory, supervised laboratory technicians and reviewed laboratory test results of soil and water samples EDUCATION

University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta 2007 – 2009 Masters of Engineering: Petroleum Engineering

Algonquin College, Ottawa, Ontario 2005 – 2006

Diploma: Enterprise Network Specialist

University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State 1995 - 2002

Bachelor of Engineering: Chemical Engineering

MEMBERSHIP AND AWARDS

Project Management Institute (PMI) 2019

Member

Canada

Special Recognition Award 2015

Award for Excellence and Safety

Shell Scotford

APEGA

Professional Engineer (P. Eng), Canada 2016

Engineer-In-Training (EIT), Canada 2009

Outstanding Academic Performance Award 2005 – 2006 Dean’s Honours List

School of Applied Technology, Algonquin College, Ottawa Academic Scholarship Awards 1999 - 2002

Total/FINA/Elf

University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

Academic Scholarship Awards 1998 - 2002

ExxonMobil

University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

PROFESIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Forensic Schedule Analysis Training 2023

• Project Management Professional (PMP) 2020

• Basic and Advanced TILOS Training 2020

• APEGA National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE) 2013

• Non-Destructive Testing (UT, RT and VT) 2011

• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate 2010

• Basic Primavera P6, J. K. Michaels 2010

• Maintenance and Integrity Execution (MIE), Shell 2010

• Systems Applications and Products (SAP R/3), Shell 2010

• Schlumberger Well Service training (H2S Alive, WHIMS, TDG, First Aid) 2008 INTERESTS

Volunteering, mentoring, travelling, swimming, and soccer



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