Mechanical Planner

Hargrove and Associates•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

The Mechanical Planner plans and schedules heavy industrial engineering projects, monitors project costs, and/or estimates projects. The role works under minimal supervision and leads an assigned portion of outage scope through planning and construction. It involves developing work-order scopes, creating detailed plans and schedules, preparing work packages, supporting Management of Change, and overseeing contractors throughout outage phases. The position requires travel of 25–45% of the year depending on turnaround occurrences and assignments. The planner may travel during the planning phase to gather information and must be onsite for the duration of outage execution, which averages 30–45 days, to coordinate contractors and ensure safe work practices and QA/QC processes are followed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 10 years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control, and estimating.
Ability to read and understand P&IDs, isometric 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.
Experience building execution work packages with detailed work plans, including safety matrices, pictures, P&IDs, isometrics, and bills of material.
Safety-oriented approach and willingness to follow safety rules, processes, and procedures without compromise.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and planning skills.
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 contacts.
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 promptly.
Valid TWIC.
Ability to travel 25–45% of the year, depending on turnaround occurrences and assignments.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods and work at heights, including climbing fixed ladders and stairs.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned portions of outage scope through planning and construction.
Develop scopes for assigned outage work orders and identify required secondary or support disciplines.
Create detailed planning activities for each work order using applicable planning templates, including tasks, manpower, durations, and assigned disciplines.
Provide daily schedule updates during outage execution.
Create job-planning packages for internal and external distribution, which may include 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 the field during all outage phases, including safety, timesheet verification, field oversight, change orders, and QC verification.
Uphold and communicate high housekeeping standards in assigned areas and job sites.
Conduct frequent formal housekeeping inspections of plant areas.
Complete closeout and documentation in accordance with standards and procedures.
Travel during planning phases as needed to gather information for work-scope planning.
Be onsite throughout outage execution to coordinate contractors and ensure safe-work practices and QA/QC processes are followed.
Perform other duties as assigned.