Planning Engineer
PRIMA ENERGY
Job Description
QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or related discipline) from an accredited university. Minimum 7 years of experience in oil and gas capital projects, with demonstrated dual-function exposure covering both planning and cost engineering responsibilities.Thorough and extensive knowledge of project controls principles, theories, and concepts including Critical Path Method (CPM), Earned Value Management (EVM), Progress Measurement Systems (PMS), and quantitative risk analysis techniques.Able to using QUE$TOR parametric estimation software including offshore platform development concepts, subsea tiebacks, pipeline and flow assurance scoping, and onshore facility estimation across multiple project development schemes.Experience with SKK Migas reporting, WP&B (Work Program & Budget) cost reconciliation, and PTK 007 compliance for Indonesian upstream project contexts.Experience developing work methods in accordance with established company policies, management directives, approved schedules, and professional engineering standards.Strong troubleshooting skills; ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities without loss of output quality. Job Function Reports directly to the function of Commercial, Business Development & Exploration; working together with Subsurface Division, Drilling and Workover Division, Asset Management Team in project origination also provides cost estimation, and economic performance data in support of commercial decision-making, project development approvals, and exploration portfolio management.
Maintains frequent contact with the Subsurface Division, Drilling and Workover Division, Asset Management Division, and Development Engineers, to discuss project development, cost estimation, economic modelling assumptions, Interfaces with Subsurface, Drilling and Workover, Asset Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Finance, Legal, and Contracts disciplines to collect progress data, validate cost commitments, and support commercial.Supports the Function of Commercial & Business Development in preparing economic models, investment analyses, and project feasibility inputs including CAPEX/OPEX build-up, cost benchmarking, and schedule-based cash flow phasing for internal investment committees, JV partners, and external stakeholders.Collaborates with the Business Development team on commercial proposals, bid submissions, and new venture assessments.Supports the Final Investment Decision (FID) process by preparing and consolidating pre-FID project controls deliverables — including Class 2/3 cost estimates, integrated project schedules, execution risk assessments, and cost-schedule confidence level reports — ensuring the project is packaged with sufficient controls maturity to meet investment committee and lender requirements.Regular contact with Drilling / Services Vendors to understand better technology and cost estimation for the project. Engages with potential JV partners, investors, lenders, and financial advisors to provide project controls and cost data in support of financing structures, and due diligence processes.Regular engagement with drilling contractors, well services vendors, and oilfield service companies to monitor service delivery schedules, rig mobilization timelines, and well program cost performance ensuring drilling and well operations activities are integrated into the overall project schedule and budget.Interfaces with SKK Migas and other regulatory bodies for schedule, cost, and WP&B reporting obligations under applicable PSC terms engages with government agencies and industry associations as required by the COMPANY commercial and regulatory commitments.