Favad siddiqui
Canning valve,WA
Summary
Results-driven Project Planning and Scheduling Professional with over 25 years of experience in engineering, project management, and asset maintenance planning across multiple industries, including oil & gas, rail infrastructure, power plants, and refineries. Demonstrated expertise in Primavera (P6), SAP-PM, Maximo, and project risk analysis. Strong track record in developing baseline project plans, resource forecasts, earned value analysis, and schedule impact assessments. Proven leadership in mentoring planning teams and optimizing planning processes for brownfield modifications and small projects.
Diligent Lead Planner with proven ability to oversee complex construction projects and ensure timely completion. Successfully managed diverse teams, leading to seamless project execution and adherence to safety standards. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
Professional leader skilled in strategic planning, project management, and operational oversight. Adept at fostering team collaboration, driving results, and adapting to evolving needs. Expertise in resource allocation, safety protocols, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and strong focus on achieving organizational goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintendent Planning & Scheduling
Public Transport Authority
12.2016 - Current
- Leading the planning and scheduling team to develop integrated project and maintenance schedules for rail infrastructure assets
- Responsible for baseline project plans, schedule compliance reporting, risk impact assessment, and long-term maintenance forecasting
- Develop and maintain Level 3 project schedules for asset maintenance and brownfield projects
- Perform schedule variance analysis, earned value tracking, and what-if scenarios
- Interface with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure planning efficiency
- Coordinate shutdown schedules and integrate capital projects with maintenance plans
- Lead a team of planners, providing mentorship and career development
- Assess and report schedule impact of change notifications and update project plans accordingly
Strategic Planner (Asset & Maintenance Planning)
Chevron Australia
02.2013 - 02.2016
- Company Overview: (Gorgon LNG Project)
- Developed and maintained long-term project schedules, cost forecasts, and risk analysis for capital projects and routine maintenance within LNG operations
- Developed project baseline schedules and monitored project progress using Primavera P6
- Conducted Monte Carlo risk analysis for project schedules
- Ensured earned value analysis (EVM) and cost variance reporting for capital modifications
- Worked closely with procurement and engineering teams to align project schedules with business objectives
- (Gorgon LNG Project)
Senior Project Planner (Brownfield & Modifications)
Monadelphous Engineering
12.2007 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: (BP Refinery, Perth, Australia)
- Managed planning and scheduling for brownfield projects and refinery maintenance shutdowns
- Developed integrated project schedules for engineering, procurement, and execution
- Provided schedule impact analysis for change notifications
- Led earned value tracking, cost forecasting, and resource levelling for capital projects
- Managed Primavera-integrated planning systems for improved schedule control
- (BP Refinery, Perth, Australia)
Planning & Maintenance Engineer (Various Roles)
Siemens Pakistan & Dubai Electricity & Water Authority
01.1996 - 01.2007
- Led planning, scheduling, and asset management for power plants, substations, and petrochemical facilities
- Developed shutdown and maintenance schedules for high-voltage substations and power plants
- Optimized maintenance strategies using SAP-PM and Maximo
- Led commissioning and upgrade projects for electrical infrastructure
Education
Master’s - Project Management
Curtin University
01.2012
Bachelor’s - Electrical Engineering
MLQ University
01.1991
Skills
- Project Planning & Scheduling (Primavera P6, MS Project)
- Baseline Project Plan Development & Updates
- Earned Value Management (EVM) & Forecasting
- Change Management & Schedule Impact Assessment
- Risk Identification & Monte Carlo Schedule Analysis
- Project Resource Planning & Cost Control
- Interface Coordination Between Engineering, Procurement & Construction
- Shutdown Planning & Integrated Activity Planning
- Asset Maintenance & Reliability Engineering
- Team Leadership & Mentoring of Planners
- CMMS Systems (SAP, Maximo, Ellipse, JD Edwards)
- Construction supervision
- Relationship building and management
- Project coordination
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Relationship building
- Quality standards
- Strategic planning
- Key decision making
- Construction management
- Subcontractor management
- Training oversight
- Leadership development
- Staff management
- Cost estimation
- Site safety management
- Performance improvements
- Material procurement
- Organizational effectiveness
- Scheduling coordination
- Continuous improvement
- Resource coordination
- Contractor management
- Recruitment and hiring
- Stakeholder communication
- Contract management
- Contractor oversight
- Presentations
- Data analysis
- Infrastructure planning
- Leadership and vision
- Reporting
- Team leadership
- OSHA compliance
- Multi-project coordination
- Site inspection
- Work monitoring
- Cost control
- Construction safety
- Employee management
- Job planning
- Schedule oversight
- Site maintenance
- Procedure planning
- Preventive equipment maintenance
- Hiring and onboarding
- Self control and integrity
- Risk management
- Employee motivation
Certification
- Certified Senior Project Management Professional (IPMA Level C), IPMA, Zurich
- Primavera P6 & Risk Analysis Certification, Oracle University, Perth, Australia
- Engineers Australia – Recognized as Electrical Engineer, 3048712
Accomplishments
- Developed & implemented project scheduling frameworks that improved planning accuracy for long-term maintenance & brownfield projects.
- Successfully led shutdown planning & integration of brownfield modifications across multiple assets.
- Optimized planning & resource loading in Primavera, improving project execution efficiency.
- Mentored & trained planning teams, enhancing project controls capabilities.
Affiliations
- Engineers Australia – Recognized Electrical Engineer
- International Project Management Association (IPMA)
- Rail Industry Worker (RIW) – Australia
Tailored Summary
- Brownfield Project Planning Experience: Led planning & scheduling for brownfield modifications and maintenance projects in oil & gas, rail, and power industries.
- Primavera & Schedule Management Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, including baseline schedule development, progress tracking, earned value analysis, and change impact assessment.
- Stakeholder & Interface Management: Proven ability to liaise with engineering, procurement, construction, and cost teams to maintain seamless project execution.
- Mentorship & Leadership: Experience leading planning teams, ensuring alignment with project goals and best practices.
- Risk & Change Management: Expertise in Monte Carlo risk analysis, schedule variance assessment, and cost forecasting.
- Shutdown Planning & Asset Integration: Managed shutdown schedules, maintenance integration, and asset lifecycle forecasting.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Superintendent Planning & Scheduling
Public Transport Authority
12.2016 - Current
Strategic Planner (Asset & Maintenance Planning)
Chevron Australia
02.2013 - 02.2016
Senior Project Planner (Brownfield & Modifications)
Monadelphous Engineering
12.2007 - 01.2013
Planning & Maintenance Engineer (Various Roles)
Siemens Pakistan & Dubai Electricity & Water Authority
01.1996 - 01.2007
Bachelor’s - Electrical Engineering
MLQ University
Master’s - Project Management
Curtin University
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