I&E Planner (Capital Projects)

Kap Project Services; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Kap Project Services is seeking an experienced I&E Planner to join our Capital Projects team in Baytown, TX. You will develop detailed work packages, estimates, and execution strategies for Instrumentation and Electrical scopes across capital growth and site improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years of I&E planning in heavy industrial facilities, with strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems, and hands-on experience using SAP and Primavera P6 for planning and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8+ years of I&E planning in heavy industrial facilities.
• Strong knowledge of Electrical (distribution, switchgear, motors, MCCs) and Instrumentation (transmitters, control valves, DCS/PLC I/O).
• Experience with SAP Work Management and Primavera P6 is highly preferred.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical schematics, and loop diagrams.
• Willing to work 4×10 schedule in Baytown, TX with overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed I&E work packages, safety plans, and job estimates.
• Conduct field walkdowns to verify scope and identify interferences.
• Coordinate materials, tools, and long‑lead items for execution.
• Use SAP and Primavera P6 to build task lists and track milestones.
• Collaborate with project engineers, construction, operations and supervisors.

Skills

I&E planning

Electrical & I&C

SAP Work Mgmt

Primavera P6

Field walkdowns

Tools

SAP

Primavera P6

Job description

• Location: Baytown, TX
• Position Type: Long-Term Contract
• Schedule: 4×10 (Monday – Thursday), with overtime as project needs dictate
• Benefits: PTO, Health Benefits, and 401(k) offered

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced I&E Planner to join our Capital Projects group in Baytown, TX. This long-term role is responsible for developing comprehensive work packages, job plans, estimates, and execution strategies for Instrumentation and Electrical scope across capital growth and site improvement projects.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge in both low/medium voltage electrical systems and process instrumentation, alongside strong hands‑on experience planning within major industrial plant capital project environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Work Package Development: Build detailed I&E planning packages for capital projects, including safety plans, material requisitions, scope step‑outs, skill/craft requirements, and job duration estimates.

  • Field Walkdowns: Conduct thorough field walkdowns to verify job scope, identify interferences, determine tie‑in points, and review P&IDs, single‑line diagrams, loop sheets, and schematic drawings.

  • Material & Equipment Coordination: Identify required materials, specialty tools, and long‑lead items; coordinate procurement and staged delivery to support execution schedules.

  • Systems Utilization: Leverage CMMS (SAP) and scheduling tools (Primavera P6) to build task lists, track work orders, alignment logic, and project milestones.

  • Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with project engineers, construction management, operations, and discipline supervisors to ensure seamless project integration and outage alignment.

Qualifications & Industry Experience

• • Experience: Minimum 5–8+ years of I&E planning experience in heavy industrial facilities (chemical, petrochemical, or refining preferred) with a strong emphasis on Capital Projects.

  • Technical Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of both Electrical (distribution, switchgear, motors, MCCs) and Instrumentation (transmitters, control valves, DCS/PLC I/O, loop checks).

  • Software Proficiency: Hands‑on experience with SAP (Work Management/PM modules) and Primavera P6 is highly preferred.

  • Documentation: Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, loop diagrams, vendor drawings, and constructability specs.

  • Schedule & Location: Must be willing to work a 4×10 schedule in Baytown, TX, with flexibility for overtime during project execution or turnaround windows.