Turnaround Optimization Specialist - Calgary, Canada - Spartan Controls Ltd.

Description

Summary

We are currently recruiting for a Turnaround Optimization Specialist to work within the Spartan Valve & Measurement Reliability Services Team. For the first year of employment, this position will be based in Calgary or Edmonton*. After which this position will be based in Fort McMurray, so the successful candidate will be expected to relocate (support provided) . (*Please note that each location has a separate job posting, candidates need only apply for one or the either).

The role is focused on working directly with Strategic Customers as a key member of their Turnaround teams to optimize valve scopes, reduce customer costs & support long term improvement initiatives.

The role provides a motivated individual the opportunity to gain unique, real world experience working with Emerson/Spartan technologies while developing a valuable skillset not commonly found in the market. Spartan provides a comprehensive initial training program, ongoing career development & mentorship, and a strong, positive team environment. Successful candidates will be reporting to the Manager – Valve & Measurement Reliability Solutions.

Role and Responsibilities

Drive efficiencies, cost reductions, and long-term improvements in the Customer's Turnaround Processes

Perform turnaround scope optimization: replacement vs repair opportunities, application and history reviews, obsolescence reviews

Build detailed repair scopes and preliminary schedule using Customer equipment strategy as a guide

Collect, organize and document key data required for turnaround execution

Develop an outage diagnostics program leveraging smart positioners to track valve health and performance.

Work with the Planning Team to assist with pre-Turnaround scheduling and logistics planning (criticality/priority review, offsite vendor repair logistics, ordering of required goods)

Act as Single Point of Contact (logistics and technical) for onsite/offsite vendor repair facilities working directly with the Turnaround and Engineering teams through to turnaround completion

Review outage diagnostics results and advise the Customer regarding path forward

Repair documentation collection and quality control

Post Outage Reporting Turnaround results including remaining challenges or concerns and lessons learned Recommendations for future turnarounds Recommendations for asset strategy adjustment Efficiencies found through the Optimization Program (QBR's)

Qualifications and Skills

Engineering Degree, Instrumentation Technologist Diploma or Instrumentation Journeyman designation from an accredited institution

3+ Years industry experience in an operating process facility

Experience sizing & specifying industrial control & isolation valves is an asset

Experience working with Emerson devices and AMS Device Manager/Valvelink software is an asset

Experience in a Turnaround, Maintenance or Reliability Specialist role is an asset

Proven Customer service skills

Effective interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

Highly motivated and innovative

Ability to work in team environment

Entrepreneurial work ethic

This role requires flexibility and the ability to travel and/or commute to customer sites

Spartan is committed to providing a safe workplace for all employees. This position is classified as safety-sensitive, and as such, the successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment alcohol & drug test.

Spartan recognizes that there are many ways in which candidates develop knowledge, abilities, and competencies throughout their careers. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and we do consider qualifications and competencies that are equivalent to those specifically mentioned above. Close Date: Sunday April 28, :59 pm MST) IND123 Requisition ID: 1124