Mechanical Planner

We have a current opportunity for a Mechanical Static Planner on a temporary basis. The position will be based in Kitimat.

Accountabilities:

• Preparing necessary documents (Work package) needed for field execution e.g., reference documents such as equipment manuals, drawings, task checklists, inspection, test plans, etc.
• Coordinate with CLIENT Static Engineers for the preparation of Weekly and shutdown maintenance job planning and scheduling activities.
• Verify that the Notification and Work Orders received in the system from various plants /locations and validate that all necessary jobs have been scheduled according to the priorities and resource availability.
• Monitoring critical dates for work in planning queue, such as start/completion dates, and informing interfaces regarding deviation and deferrals as required.
• Identify spare parts for the Static equipment as per the OEM recommendation, determine quantities. Prepare specification of the spare parts for non-stock procurement for the job as well as for the inventory stock.
• Conduct tabletop for complex scope. Discusses all complex, e.g., multi-trade, high effort, high value, and safety critical corrective maintenance work with the maintenance and production team to improve the quality of the work pack.
• Build material database for new material request through MMRF (Material Master Request Form)
• Provides guidance for efficient and effective execution of the required scope by identifying a logical sequence of job tasks in Primavera.
• Plan major overhaul, shutdown and Turnaround activities in co-ordination with production and other department officials.
• Provides realistic estimates for duration of each activity leading to optimized efficiency.
• Perform job site visits to confirm existing field conditions and engagement with production as requested.
• Ensure Risks (safety, environment, and costs) are identified and mitigated.
• Evaluate feedback from execution regarding level of detail, accuracy of plans, actual hours to complete tasks to reduce labor cost.
• Incorporating improvements from work order feedback coming from the frontline, such as updating task lists, BOMs, materials data, etc.
• Work in Liaison with CLIENT Engineers to Carryout technical evaluations of contractor bids for supply, services and contract agreements. Conduct Technical discussion with vendors for clarification and other technical requirements.
• Maintain and update maintenance histories for equipment and systems in assigned area.
• Co-ordinate with other discipline Planners, Maintenance engineers for the Preparation of manpower forecast, spare parts, equipment and timing in order to optimize the utilization of down time of plant.
• Develop PM plan and seek approval from superiors, Implement it with effective scheduling techniques.
• Define milestones, major activities, relationship between activities and create budget estimates to achieve target date as agreed with clients with appropriate software.
• Coordinate with Turnaround section to periodically monitor and analyze the status of TA activities and assist in scheduling and execution of critical jobs.
• Coordinate and liaise with contractors for the execution of projects and validate the project performance within the set parameters.
• Perform site inspection on regular basis and to follow-up work progress and ensure the works are as per approved schedule.
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of all data related to maintenance planning for the assigned section in SAP in line with defined protocol and procedures.
• Ensure compliance to all Quality, Health, Safety and Environment procedures.
• Collaborate with HSE and Quality on related issues such as process safety, maintaining and updating system documentation and continues improvement system to achieve target standards.
• Perform other similar duties such as observing safety rules and regulations, follow quality procedures as prescribed.
• Prepare Permit to Work for the assigned jobs
• Work with Scheduler to develop and optimize a working schedule based on Operations needs

Skills & Requirements:

• 10 years' experience as a Journeyman within applicable discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' planning experience
• Skill / Expert in codes and standards, practices, and technologies within specific discipline.
• Experience in Turnaround and Routine Maintenance Planning
• Experience with turbines and Compressors considered an asset
• Diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Stakeholder Engagements
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills.
• Can manage evolving priorities and deliver on multiple commitments in a timely manner.
• Can effectively pull groups together and coordinate action plans to drive resolution.
• Competency Assurance
• Experienced with Computerized Materials Management Systems (SAP Blueprint) & other work platforms such as Primavera, Microsoft Office - Excel, Word etc.
• Fluent in English
• Skill in interpreting discipline relevant technical documentation.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.