Planner Scheduler (Technician I) (In-Plant)

ReCon Management Services; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ReCon Management Services in Sulphur, LA seeks a Scheduling Associate to support development and tracking of project schedules. You will input data into scheduling software, maintain and update schedules, and generate reports for management.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (GED) with some training, 0–5 years of related experience, and strong Excel skills. Experience with Primavera or MS Project and CPM scheduling is a plus, along with solid communication abilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; with additional scheduling training or college coursework.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Experience with scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project).
• Understanding of CPM scheduling and resource monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Gather and input data into scheduling software programs.
• Maintain schedule and update as needed.
• Gather and analyze information to prepare reports.
• Evaluate critical path, manpower, resources, and equipment.
• Report to a Manager.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job description

Description

Summary of Description:

Perform tasks related to the development and tracking of schedules.

Duties:

• Gather and input data into scheduling software programs.
• Maintain schedule and update, as needed.
• Gather and analyze information to prepare reports.
• Evaluate critical path, manpower, resources, and equipment.
• Report to a Manager.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), with additional specialized training or college course work and 0 - 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Specific Skills:

• Advanced MS Excel training and knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge with scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, etc.).
• Extensive knowledge of field construction and plant maintenance activities,
• Understanding of schedule controls methodology.
• Extensive knowledge of resource monitoring techniques such as CPM networks, plus understanding of construction technology, process systems and structures.
• Able to develop schedule from documentation.
• Strong written, verbal and listening communication skills.
• Problem recognition and problem resolution skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding.
• Ability to walk on even and uneven surfaces.
• Ability to wear PPE including fire retardant clothing, hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, respirator.
• Ability to enter confined spaces.
• Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plant and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year.
• Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.
• Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.
• Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection.
• Ability to sit at desk and operate computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk and hear.
• Ability to see with visual acuity and distinguish between colors.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. on a regular basis is required and at times lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required.