Mechanical Planner - Norco, LA

Turner Industries•Norco, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor that provides responsive, innovative solutions to increase plant production, reduce costs, and prevent shutdowns in industries such as petrochemical, refining, energy, and pulp and paper. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees across the United States. The company is committed to the safety, security, and satisfaction of its employees. Turner Industries Group, LLC has an opening for a Mechanical Planner to join their Project Controls Team. This role will be based at a jobsite in Baton Rouge or the surrounding area. The Mechanical Planner will be responsible for tasks related to equipment, piping, structural steel, and light civil work. Responsibilities may include walking down job scope requests, estimating labor hours for various disciplines, developing work plans, and creating job plan packages. The candidate may be tasked with planning for Maintenance, Turnarounds, Small Capital Projects, or a combination thereof.

Requirements

Two (2) years of field planning experience in any combination of industrial maintenance, capital projects and/or outages and turnarounds
Four (4) years of jobsite mechanical craft experience or BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related curriculum
Strong background in piping and/or structural work scope planning
Ability to estimate material and labor quantities from industrial construction drawings for multiple craft disciplines
Proficient in computer-based MS programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Strong commitment to safety and environmental excellence
Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment within the organization
Ability to read and write proficiently in the English language
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to cope with Pressure & Setbacks – Work productively in a pressurized environment; Keeps emotions under control during difficult situations
Formally accept company drug, alcohol, and physical evaluation screens. Signed acceptance of Turner Industries, Ltd. Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy.
Formally accept Company EEO and Workplace Harassment and Discrimination policies
Successfully complete a Planner Skills Assessment Test
Must have or meet the requirements to receive a TWIC card
SAP, Excel, Google (Job Site Specific Requirements)
Post offer drug screen and signed acceptance of the Turner Industries Group, LLC. Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Nice To Haves

NCCER certification, craft journeyman, or foreman in industrial construction, maintenance or turnarounds
Preferred experience in planning software applications. (Turner Applications WinTake®, QuickPlan® and Win PCS® is an additional benefit)

Responsibilities

Walking down job scope requests
Estimating labor hours for multiple disciplines
Developing work plans
Creating job plan packages
Planning Maintenance, Turnarounds, Small Capital Projects, or a combination of the three
Review specifications, drawings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work, material, outside services and sub-contractors
Review and incorporate historical data into a number of resources and man-hours estimates
Estimate extras, change orders, and discovery work items
Maintain files of working documents and backup estimate figures