Engineering Planner/Scheduler

Planner/Scheduler

We have an opening in a Baytown, TX chemical plant for an experienced Planner/Scheduler to develop schedules for engineering resources, including mechanical, electrical, civil, and equipment engineers. Requires a BS in a related field, proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Project scheduling software. Pay is $42.00 per hour. Overtime is at a 50% premium, and there are no benefits. The job is expected to last through the end of the year with the possibility of an extension.

MAIN FUNCTIONS To be responsible for the planning and scheduling of engineering activities. Should have good understanding of safety, health, and environmental requirements (SHE), work selection criteria, work planning, norms estimating, procurement practices, business practices and controls, contractor interface awareness, development of job packs, etc. Skilled in scheduling work tasks to ensure efficient resource utilization and excellent coordination between disciplines.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates SAFETY is the top priority • Participates in planning with Core/Work Teams • Plans and schedules for engineering work required • Able to plan complex job and develop resource plan with Scheduler, Execution lead, and Operations across all disciplines. Able to identify and monitor critical and sub-critical paths for major events. • Able to apply advanced functions of Planning & Estimating Tools, as applicable to the position. Able to educate field execution personnel on look-ahead schedules, and help ensure timely work progression. • Able to resolve scheduling issues, including: Out-of-sequence updates, resource overloads, scope change, progress validation • Able to plan, estimate, track and schedule Field Order Changes (FCO’s). • Able to apply planning logic, such as, lead, lag, critical path and milestones. • Able to adequately assess work contingencies with schedule impact, lead coordination activity between teams should contingencies arise.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in a closely related position • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering within an applicable discipline or equivalent professional experience • Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly and concisely convey recommendations to management • Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs and MS Project • Demonstrates good leadership skills in Work Team meetings to remove barriers and steward action items and cost profile to work plan and cost estimates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)
• Microsoft Project: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Baytown, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42