Our client is seeking a Heavy Craft Planner to work within their facilities located in Chesterfield, MO for a 1-year contract. The Planner primary responsibilities will be completing job plans in the Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) and Coker (CKR) Operating units and supporting backfill in the Sulfur Recovery (SRU), Gasoline Desulfurization (GDU) and Boiler-house (BH) operating units. The Planner will develop safe execution plans and assemble work packages in SAP.
Responsibilities:
- The Maintenance 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.
- The Maintenance Planner also provides back-up coverage in other areas of the plant as necessary.
- 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.
- Plan, estimate costs and request the staff, material, and equipment necessary for approved work requests.
- Ensure work plans follow safety practices, procedures, and company policies.
- 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 organizing 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
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment including active participation in monthly Safety Meetings
- Develop scope and plans for preventive and corrective maintenance work. Planning, scheduling, and cost control
- Proficient use of MS Office - MS Project and Primavera would be an asset
- Experience with SAP or other business enterprise software
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Well-developed communication and presentation skills
- An associate degree in engineering technology, Construction Technology or Construction Management would be an asset
- 5+ years of experience in planning and scheduling maintenance work
- 10+years of relevant related experience
- Previous experience in ordering material and services, preparing and evaluating bid packages and developing contracts with suppliers/vendors
- Previous experience working in a refinery or Petro-chemical plant (unionized) environment
- Extensive working knowledge and experience in piping and vessel/exchanger repairs
- General knowledge of refinery maintenance practices
- Possess knowledge in and experience with safe work practices in an oil refinery environment accompanied by a superior safety attitude
