Internal Scheduling Programme?

Scheduling, specifically for Turnarounds and Maintenance Operations has been a challenge for many Upstream and Downstream organizations for many years. With increasing focus on managing deliverables the need for a robust Planning & Scheduling programmes. Although there is a multitude of service providers aiding in the understanding of tools and systems the big picture is too often missed through lack of internal support programmes. Below is a theoretical programme framework to enable continuous improvement, support and standardization. Further posts will focus on detailed information regarding programmes, the opportunities and considerations when implementing and managing these types of systems.

1.0 INTRODUCTION:

The leadership of Company XXX has determined that many members can benefit by offering a Planner – Scheduler Certification Programme that incorporates the use of Primavera Scheduler to meet recognized industry best practices for the effective planning of work and the subsequent scheduling of work for the benefit of improving overall asset performance and improved utilization of resources. The objective of this programme is to establish knowledge and skills requirements for the individuals that plan and schedule work within the Primavera Scheduler application and third party products that create a fully integrated planned and scheduled result.

2.0 Scope:

This program is limited to those who work within the Planning & Scheduling discipline and/or key leadership roles where effective development and management of scheduling systems will provide effective structure. The content of the programme will be the property of the Company XXX and will be the certifying organization based on the content of the programme. Mandatory participation in training sessions with written examination at the end of each section will comprise the certification process determining level of competence. Additional outside courses, certifications and experience (ref. Figure 1) will be taken into consideration enabling respective participants to progress into the appropriate level. If the participant does not advance through the Level examination extra training and experience will be required. To re-write failed examinations all training conditions shall be met including four month timeline from the examination date.