I&E Planner

One of our major oil and gas clients is seeking a I&E Planner to work on a 12 - month assignment in their facilities in Lima, OH.

The Electrical/Instrumentation Planner is responsible for reviewing, estimating, purchasing, and keeping a record of all work requests, which includes requests for labor, tools, material and equipment. This position plays a fundamental role in planning work activities, ensuring safe work practices and ensuring company policies and procedures are adhered to.

• Manage work requests received from and authorized by maintenance service users.
• Coordinate all details relating to completion of work request-Work Scope, Labor, Tools, Material and Equipment. (This includes management of work order reporting by the tracking and recording of all cost associated with specific work orders.).
• Plan, estimate costs and request the staff, material, and equipment necessary for approval of work requests.
• Ensure work plans follow safety practices, procedures, and company policy.
• Manage maintenance records essential for the Planning and Scheduling Department to provide effective operations.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with Maintenance Supervisors, Operations and Purchasing Departments in a proactive manner to coordinate and schedule the planned work to achieve maximum efficiency and cost management.
• Assist the scheduling team in organization and communicating plans on a daily and weekly basis.
• Maintain an efficient work environment that promotes employee participation and develops leadership skills.
• Responsible for following all safety policies and guidelines as established by the company and the LRC.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment including active participation in month Safety Meetings.

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Extensive working knowledge and experience in instrumentation/electrical repairs.
• Maintenance and Supervisory experience.
• Previous experience in ordering material and services, preparing and evaluating bid packages and developing contracts with suppliers/vendors.
• Ability to develop scope and plans for preventive maintenance work. This includes above average skills in planning, scheduling, and cost control.
• Experience with SAP or other business enterprise software.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Well-developed communication and presentation skill sufficient to convey both factual and conceptual information requiring detailed explanation and interpretation to staff, professional and business groups.
• Strong leadership orientation that includes coaching, development of staff, and guidance of individuals toward goal achievement.
• Technical competency matrix.

• An Associate degree in Instrumentation Technology or Electrical would be an asset.
• Journeyman Certification would be an asset.
• NEC Working Knowledge would be an asset.
• 5+ years of instrumentation field experience, including troubleshooting and repair, 10+ years of experience in planning and scheduling maintenance work would be an asset.
• General knowledge of all refinery maintenance practices, and knowledge in and experience with safe work practices in an oil refinery environment accompanied by a superior safety attitude would be an asset.
• Proficient use of MS Office-MS Project and Primavera would be an asset.