Control Valve Planner

Hargrove & Associates Inc.; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove & Associates Inc. is seeking a seasoned Control Valve Planner for project planning and scheduling in the Port Arthur area. The role requires deep knowledge of valve systems, P&ID interpretation, and experience in producing work packages for field execution.

You will collaborate with multi-functional teams, lead risk and safety initiatives, and coordinate material expediting for outage work orders. A strong background in Primavera P6, SAP, and Cleopatra is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 5+ years as a control valve planner and 5+ years as a control valve technician.
• Proficient in reading P&ID’s, valve specs, and location plans.
• Experience creating and reviewing test/work packages for field issuance.
• Must be comfortable with scheduling, expediting, and working under safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule heavy industrial projects in the Greater Houston area.
• Create and maintain control valve work packages and planning templates.
• Lead field verifications, valve surveys, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with planning, scheduling, engineering, logistics, and QA teams.
• Update daily outage schedules and manage MOC-related documentation.
• Ensure housekeeping and safety standards are upheld on sites.

Skills

P&ID reading

Valve specs interpretation

Location plans

Test/work package prep

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

SAP

Primavera P6

Cleopatra planning

BOM reading

Field walks

Risk management

Contractor safety leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AACE International or PMI certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Primavera P6

Cleopatra

Job description

## Control Valve PlannerApplylocations: Port Arthur, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2026-000894# What You'll Be Doing**Job Scope:** The Planner is generally responsible for planning and scheduling heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs and/or estimating projects. Work will be performed under minimal supervision in the Greater Houston area.**Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:*** Proven ability to effectively interact with multi-functional areas (Planning, Scheduling, Engineering, Logistics, Purchasing, Finance, Quality, etc.)* Understands control valve construction and workflow processes.* Ability to accurately perform other duties as assigned.* Understands quality standards as outlined by site.# Ideal Background**Education:** High School Diploma or equivalent is required.**Certification:** AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is preferred.**Experience:** Requires 5+ years as a control valve planner and 5+ years as a control valve technician.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:*** Ability to read and interpret P&ID’s, valve specs, and location plans* Experience in preparing and reviewing test /work packages for issuance to the field* Proficient in the use of computers and business software, including Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook) OneNote, SAP, Primavera P6.* Control Valve Tech maintenance experience or CV maintenance planning* Ability to QA/QC work packages after work completion.* Ability to understand Preventive Maintenance programs and how to translate that to work packages.* Assists with the development of the control valve work scope.* Identify, scope, and produce construction work packages for execution.* Ability to read BOM and identify parts need for valve overhauls* Perform and lead field walks for site verification to complete control valve surveys.* Provide leadership in risk management, contractor safety, and mitigating safety issues in operations* Organizing materials through expediting, quoting prices, and ensuring the correct parts are available for jobs* Create detailed planning activities in Cleopatra for each work order utilizing planning templates as applicable. Activities include individual tasks, manpower, durations, and assigned discipline.* Provide daily schedule updates during outage execution.* Create job planning packages for each work order per site guidelines for both internal and external distribution, e.g. bid events, contractor field personnel, etc.* Support Management of Change process, recognizing plant changes and following through on all documentation and recommendations in a timely manner.* Ability to effectively communicate scope, revisions, and activity breakdowns to other groups.* Uphold and communicate high standards of housekeeping in assigned areas and on all job sites.* Complete close out and documentation as required by standards and procedures.**Physical Requirements:*** Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.# Hargrove CultureWe work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.# Equal Opportunity Employment StatementHargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.