Mechanical Planner - Fort McMurray

Job summary

As a Planner, you will be responsible for planning and preparing production schedules for the fabrication, installation, and maintenance of industrial process systems. You will work to meet the client's forecasted master schedule and partner with designated procurement staff to ensure that necessary materials and supplies are available to facilitate efficient and effective work schedules.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Site Managers and project teams to develop, monitor, and analyze project schedules, ensuring deadlines are met and projects are delivered on time.
• Coordinate and manage outside services, handle administrative tasks, and ensure all spending is approved by the Project Manager while maintaining a master project schedule.
• Mentor and evaluate junior schedulers/planners, delivering accurate and timely project reports, and identifying areas of concern to propose effective solutions.
• Recommend improvements to the planning and scheduling process, ensuring adherence to safety standards and fostering a positive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Strong project planning and scheduling expertise, with proficiency in MS Projects, SAP, Prometheus, Maximo, and Primavera P6.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, superb organizational skills, and the ability to interpret regulations, policies, and specifications.
• Safe and productive work ethic, with experience reading drawings and applying technical knowledge.
• Post-secondary degree or equivalent training/experience in a relevant field.
• At least 5 years of industrial scheduling experience and familiarity with computer-based scheduling software.

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