Mechanical Planner

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

The Mechanical Planner plans and schedules heavy industrial engineering projects, monitors project costs, and/or estimates projects under minimal supervision. The role leads an assigned portion of outage scope through planning and construction, develops work-order scopes and detailed plans, and provides schedule updates during outage execution. It also prepares work packages for internal and external use, supports the Management of Change process, manages contractors in assigned areas, promotes housekeeping and safety, and completes required closeout documentation. The position involves travel of up to 25–45% of the year depending on turnaround and outage assignments. The planner may travel during the planning phase to gather information and must be onsite throughout outage execution to coordinate contractors and ensure safe work practices and quality assurance and quality control processes are followed. Outages average 30–45 days, though durations vary. The role requires the ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods and to work at heights and climb fixed ladders and stairs. Hargrove describes a team-oriented culture grounded in trust and personal integrity, with a safety culture focused on protecting the well-being of employees and others affected by its work. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
10 or more years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control, and estimating.
Ability to read and understand P&IDs, ISO drawings, piping isometrics, fixed equipment design packages, and pipe specifications.
Proficiency with computers and business software, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, OneNote, and Outlook, as well as SAP and Primavera P6.
Working knowledge of ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ASME Section I, and ASME Section VIII.
Previous experience building execution work packages with detailed work plans, including a safety matrix, pictures, P&IDs, isometrics, and bills of material.
Safety-oriented approach and willingness to uphold safety rules, processes, and procedures.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and planning skills, and strong leadership abilities.
Willingness to work a wide variety of scheduled days and hours while following strict fatigue management guidelines.
Ability to work professionally and harmoniously with coworkers, supervisors, management, support personnel, program participants, and business-related persons.
Positive and constructive approach to resolving problems and conflicts.
Ability to accept direction, criticism, and supervision.
Ability to remain calm in demanding situations.
Ability to manage time effectively and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Valid TWIC.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods.
Ability to work at heights and climb fixed ladders and stairs.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Lead an assigned portion of outage scope through planning and construction.
Develop the scope for assigned outage work orders and identify secondary or supporting disciplines required.
Create detailed planning activities for each work order using applicable templates, including tasks, manpower, durations, and assigned disciplines.
Provide daily schedule updates during outage execution.
Create job planning packages for internal and external distribution, potentially including pictures, P&IDs, bills of material, tools, safe work procedures, applicable standards, and quality control requirements.
Support the Management of Change process by recognizing plant changes and completing related documentation and recommendations in a timely manner.
Manage contractors in assigned scopes throughout outage phases, including safety, timesheet verification, field oversight, change orders, and quality control verification.
Uphold and communicate high housekeeping standards in assigned areas and job sites, and conduct frequent formal housekeeping inspections of plant areas.
Complete closeout and documentation in accordance with applicable standards and procedures.
Travel during the planning phase as needed to gather information for work-scope planning.
Be onsite for the duration of outage execution to coordinate contractors and ensure safe work practices and quality assurance and quality control processes are followed.
Perform other duties as assigned.