Mechanical Planner

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Personal paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors seeks a Mechanical Planner to lead outage planning and scheduling for large-scale industrial projects. You will coordinate with field teams and contractors to develop detailed work packages, line up required disciplines, and ensure safety and QA/QC compliance throughout the outage lifecycle.

You will maintain daily outage schedules, assemble planning packages, and support Change Management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant industrial planning/scheduling experience.
• Ability to read P&IDs, ISO’s, piping isometrics, fixed equipment design packages, and pipe specs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; SAP and Primavera P6 experience.
• Experience building execution work packages with detailed work plans (including safety matrix, pictures, P&ID, isometrics, BOM).
• Safety oriented; strict adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and planning skills; demonstrated leadership.
• Willing to travel 25-45% of the year; comfortable on-site outage environments.
• Valid TWIC card or ability to obtain.
• Ability to work on-site during outage execution; coordinate with contractors and QA/QC.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned portion of outage scope through planning and construction.
• Develop scope for assigned work orders and identify required disciplines.
• Create detailed planning activities for each work order (tasks, durations, disciplines).
• Provide daily schedule updates during outage executions.
• Create job planning packages for internal and external distribution (pictures, P&IDs, BOMs, SOPs, QC requirements).
• Support Management of Change processes and document changes promptly.
• Provide contractor field management across outage phases (safety, timesheets, field oversight, change orders, QC).
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping; conduct regular inspections.
• Complete close out and documentation per standards and procedures.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

P&IDs reading

ASME codes knowledge

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Primavera P6

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Projects

OneNote

Outlook

Job description

What You'll Be DoingJob Scope: The Mechanical 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.Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Lead assigned portion of outage scope through planning and constructionDevelop scope for assigned work orders within the outage, identifying secondary and/or support disciplines required.Create detailed planning activities for each work order utilizing planning templates as applicable. Activities include individual tasks, manpower, durations, and assigned discipline.Provide daily schedule updates during outage executionsCreate job planning packages for each work order for both internal and external distribution, e.g., bid events, contractor field personnel, etc. Packages may include pictures, P&IDs, BOMs, tools, safe work procedures, applicable standards, QC requirements, etc.Support Management of Change process, recognizing plant changes and following through on all documentation and recommendations in a timely manner.Provide contractor field management in all outage phases for assigned contractors, including safety, timesheet verification, field oversight, change orders, and QC verification.Uphold and communicate high standards of housekeeping in assigned areas and on all job sites. Conduct frequent formal housekeeping inspections of plant areas.Complete close out and documentation as required by standards and procedures.Ideal BackgroundEducation: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.Experience: Requires 10+ years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Ability to read and understand P&IDs, ISO’s, piping isometrics, fixed equipment design packages, and pipe specs.Proficient in the use of computers and business software, including Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Projects, OneNote, Outlook) OneNote, SAP, Primavera P6.Working knowledge of ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ASME Sec. I, and ASME Sec. VIIIPrevious experience building execution work packages with detailed work plans including safety matrix, picture, P&ID, isometric, bill of material, etc.Safety oriented and unwilling to compromise on safety rules, processes, and proceduresStrong organizational, interpersonal, and planning skills. Strong leadership abilities.Willing to work a wide variety of scheduled days and hours, following strict fatigue management guidelines.Works professionally and harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors, management, support personnel, program participants, and business-related persons.Utilizes positive and constructive attitude toward resolution of problems and conflicts.Accepts direction, criticism, and supervision.Demonstrates ability to remain calm in demanding situations.Makes good use of time, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.Valid TWICAbility to perform other duties as assigned.Travel Requirements:Travel required up to 25-45% of the year depending on TAR occurrences and assignments.Ability to take trips during the Planning Phase to gather information necessary to properly plan work scope defined.Required to be on-site for the duration of the Outage Execution timeframe to coordinate contractors executing planned work scopes, and to ensure Safe Work Practices and QAQC processes are being followed. Timeframes vary but an average outage duration is 30-45 days.Physical Requirements:Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.Work requires working from heights, climbing fixed ladders, and stairs, etc.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.