CYRIL ABANA

* ****** **** ***********: British

Enfield Island Village Mob: 078*-*******

Enfield EN3 6XY Email Address: advix3@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Proven track record for the successful delivery of complex medium to large projects within a high profile and pressurized environment using Planning Software such as Primavera (P3e, P6), ASTA Powerproject, Microsoft Project, Visio, Sharepoint and Prince 2 Methodology.

Strong leadership qualities and business sense to drive organisation to exceed projects goals and customer needs.

Demonstrate ability to independently identify, prioritize, and execute tasks necessary to move projects forward.

Portray a “Can Do” attitude with enthusiasm and a pro-active problem solver with good interpersonal & negotiating skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE

September 2020 – Present Thales UK Limited

Project Controller

Liaise with appropriate stakeholders to develop and maintain the schedule for assigned projects by having comprehensive understanding of project requirements and contract deliverables for bespoke technological products.

Attend meetings with Project Manager, Work Package Managers and Engineers to discuss the progress of the project inline with recommending remedial actions for any issues that may arise and ensuring the changes have been incorporated in the project schedules.

Review and approve schedule data by ensuring that the achieved progress aligns with progress anticipated in the schedule by using baseline management, resource allocations, EV and critical path analysis.

Provide regular monthly reports on variance analysis on EAC cost, resource loading and on-time deliveries with PMT.

Carry out proper project health checks for qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the schedule utilising DCMA 14-Point Schedule Assessment.

Deployment & Reporting of Risks and Opportunities Management on assigned projects.

October 2019 – March 2020 Lockheed Martin UK

Engineering Planner

Support the maintenance, review and reporting of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) by updating supplementary schedule on a weekly & monthly basis for advanced technology products.

Substantiate and verify progress schedule data provided by functional team (internal & external) prior to incorporation within (IMS).

Facilitate weekly project update meetings with Project Management Team (PMT) to resolve schedule conflicts, resource availability constraints and develop recovery plans that implement work-around strategies & tactical alternatives.

Carry out proper project health checks for qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the schedule utilising DCMA 14-Point Schedule Assessment.

Review risks and opportunities with the project plans and highlight potential mitigate measures in the project focusing on the terminal float.

August 2018 – July 2019 ABB (Oil & Gas) UK Limited

Project Planning & Control Specialist

Analyse Project Requirements with Sales & Project Management Team to provide a comprehensive programme schedule for Engineering, Procurement and Construction of electrical equipment on major capital oil & gas projects.

Ensure optimal alignment of WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) & CBS (Cost Breakdown Structure) in accordance with established company procedures to enable accurate monitoring of cost and project cash flow performance using EVM techniques.

Carry out proper identification and analysis of critical path of the updated detailed project schedule (Level 1, 2, 3 & 4) in case of any deviation.

Pro-actively assist Project Manager in the identification of risks and preventive measures required to improve project status.

Assist Project Manager in the preparation of monthly project review meeting with top management to provide progress reports, EAC (Estimate at Completion), trending charts, schedule analysis and control issues along with mitigation strategies.

Ensure all project variation orders and project delays are documented, analysed and reviewed as well as communicating impact on the project timeline & cost to (PMT).

May 2016 – July 2018 Ovivo UK Limited

Construction Planner

Creation and Maintaining detailed resource / cost loaded schedule that meets all applicable environmental and regulatory requirements for Intake Seawater Filtration and Condensate Polishing Systems on the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Nuclear Power Station valued at £50 million in accordance with NEC 3 / FIDIC Contract.

Involved in the establishment of tender proposals by creating realistic bid plans from clients specification by analysis of Project resource demand / availability and accessing historical schedule data for potential customers to increase chances of being awarded the contract.

Work closely with all functions of the business to ensure the most economic, safe and suitable design, integrity, manufacturability requirements and procurement needs.

Perform project evaluation review on activities with other project team members in support of managing project deliverables using appropriate change control & configuration management processes.

Monitor schedule deviations (recovery plan) and advise senior management of the potential impact on project performance with the pro-active action of recommending corrective actions.

Manage potential changes that may cause impact upon scope, cost and schedule of the contract by assisting in the preparation of Early Warning Notice (EWN) and estimates for Compensation Events as required by the contract using CEMAR

Prepare periodic progress reporting on project performance for internal and external customers through the provision of schedule delay information using earn value, s-curves, critical path, EAC (Estimate at Completion), variance analysis and forecast.

Review sub-contractor schedules and ensure they comply with company procedures, processes and quality requirements.

Produce Procurement Schedule in conjunction with Programme Management Team and monitor throughout the procurement period.

Visit site regularly to monitor progress and attend site meetings with client and site team

September 2014 – April 2016 Network Rail

Programme Planner

Provide planning control support to the Project Manager, Work Stream and Work Package Owners in accordance with the requirements of the Guide to Railway Investment Projects (GRIP), which is capable of delivering the project objectives.

Involved in GW Electrification (Wales Section), Aylesbury Line Electrification, Wessex Capacity Improvement, RIDC OLE Extension,

Monitor and progress the plans by ensuring the dependencies, changes and delays that have impacted the project on a period-by-period are reflected in a timely manner.

Develop recovery schedules and contingency plans in order to meet changed objectives as necessary.

Assist with implementation of processes that encourage early recognition and assessment of risks and opportunities that could affect the ability of delivering the schedule with agreed parameters of scope, cost and time-scale.

Production of management information utilising Primavera P6 EPM to produce mandated reports in accordance with Governance Structure

Report to Management monthly actual performance, variance performance and forecast outcomes. Identify key milestone and critical path issues to Project Management Team with the tenacity of providing an assessment of the effect and recommend solutions to rectify the issues.

Propose and develop alternative “what if” scenarios to support Project Management key business planning & strategic decisions.

Assess and audit sub-contractor programmes so that they comply with Network Rail procedure requirements.

August 2012 – August 2014 GE Oil & Gas

Project Planner

Provide planning control support to the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) functions on Major Deep Water Production Equipment projects. West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) – Burullus Phase 9a

Involved at all stages of the Subsea Life Cycle – from carrying out feed studies with Intecsea, system design, to installation and services.

Pro-actively identify, track and analyse updated Subsea Control Products, Systems and Services in order to gain confidence on the On-Time Delivery (OTD) scorecard presented to senior management.

Assist with implementation of processes that encourage early recognition and assessment of risks and opportunities that could affect the ability of delivering the schedule with agreed parameters of scope, cost and time-scale.

Communicate potential schedule impact on the agreed project completion date with cross-functional team to ensure the key milestones of the plan are achieved.

Propose and develop alternative “what if” scenarios to support Project Management key business planning & strategic decisions under the EPM process.

Assist Project Manager in monitoring overall project performance and production of validated reports on a monthly basis.

Ensuring that their agreed technical, commercial and legal scope of supply and services are delivered to their client satisfaction within budget by expediting both manufactured and purchased parts on time.

Analyse the cumulated effect on the overall project with the introduction of variation orders.

Liaise and challenge PEM to ensure proper understanding of key essential schedule elements and drivers.

Co-ordinate the document and data control activities for all project critical documentation.

Deliver close-out data to enable knowledge retention (Lessons learned, Project data compilation) at completion of work.

May 2009 – July 2012 EADS Astrium Ltd

Project Planner

Develop and maintain multiple resource and cost loaded project schedules for Project and Operation Managers to assess the total picture of meeting product deliverables.

Liaise and maintain close working relationship with Operation Managers to ensure timely allocation & utilisation of resources on activities are in the required timescales for the product deliverables within the scope of work.

Have weekly / Monthly review meetings with Project Team to attain up-to-date project progress information against milestones to consolidate schedule.

Issue agreed frozen schedule on a monthly basis in time for management review and answer ad-hoc request whilst assuring adherence to company procedures.

Propose and develop alternative “what if” scenarios to support Project Management key business planning & strategic decisions.

Provide Earn Value Analysis report as required by the Project Team to measure performance and progress on projects to support the achievement of On-Time-Delivery to client.

Ensure lessons learnt are captured, translated and applied to future projects.

Identify schedule restraints and their effects on the project schedule with continuous monitoring / report to Project Team.

Identify and manage risks associated with the project and escalate issues to the appropriate level of authority

Ensure the timely production of accurate progress reports, Resource Histograms,

S-Curves and productivity reports using standard templates.

July 2007 – April 2009 MODEC

Lead Planning Engineer

Responsible for the entire planning, development and monitoring of schedules for major EPC contract (Tender and Construction Stage).

Highlight key milestones and critical path issues to members of the team, provide an assessment of the impact of such issues and recommend solutions to implement appropriate corrective actions.

Involved in the Engineering Design, Procurement Services and Construction / Fabrication for the Topside Module and FPSO Vessel

Evaluate and challenge sub-contractors plan by ensuring it aligns with the site requirements as well as negotiating any change in the project scope submitted by contractors

Attend weekly planning and scheduling review meetings ensuring allocated man-hour estimates are delivered within the required quality, program and budget.

June 2006 – June 2007 Case New Holland (CNH) UK Ltd

Planning Engineer

Creation of project plans and schedules reflecting all the scope of work that will be executed in accordance with company procedures.

Ensure suppliers schedule is delivered in accordance with NEC/JCT contract timeline and reviewed against company planning standards

April 2005 – May 2006 Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)

Technical Delivery Engineer

Create & manage Engineering Timing and Release Schedule for EuCD Program

Hold regular project meetings to discuss the progress against project objectives and milestones

Support Program Team through the management of problems that may arise from the process of engineering changes are resolved in a timely manner to support prototype builds and on-going vehicle production.

Feb 2004 – Mar 2005 Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)

Project Engineer

Responsible for the delivery of design & development of Brake & Clutch pedal assembly across three brands (Ford, Volvo & Land Rover) from initial concept to production whilst following the FPDS

Mar 2003 – Jan 2004 Johnson Controls Ltd

Design Engineer

Responsible for the design & development of automotive seating component using design guidelines, past program lessons learnt and Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) process.

Nov 2001 – Oct 2002 Ford Motor Company Ltd

Component Engineer

Direct key suppliers to develop, verify & implement robust design for engine mount systems to meet program requirements in accordance with successful engineering sign-off, launch & Job 1 implementation

Oct 1997 – Oct 2001 Honda of the UK Mfg Ltd

Engineering Co-ordinator

Support prototype & mass production drawing analysis for change points that could affect equipment operations relating to safety, quality & production

QUALIFICATIONS:

PG Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Systems 1996 –1997

Brunel University, London

BEng in Petroleum Engineering 1988 - 1993

University of Port Harcourt

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