Planning Specialist

Develop and schedule preventative, predictive, condition-based monitoring maintenance processes for critical equipment.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Workflow processes – CM (Corrective Maintenance), PM (Preventative Maintenance) and PJs, (Minor Projects)

• Management of Change processes (MOC) – If engineer recommends a software or plant change, process to ensure its risk assessed, etc and implemented

• Tracking of Refurbish able Spares processes (tagged to leave plant, where its repaired, quality checks, logistics, back onsite in field or stock, to install)

• Utilize OEM manuals, industry best practices, ASME, ISA, API, IEEE, NETA, IEC, ASNT, ASTM standards, FMEAs to develop preventative and predictive maintenance procedures,

• Create form sheets, checklists, inspections forms, to support maintenance procedures, etc.

• Develop Long Term Outage Plan to satisfy all Legal and Regulatory requirements and asset specific maintenance in accordance with the Asset Management system.

• Formulate and document workflows with timelines for all steps in the Outage Planning process.

• Develop and schedule preventative, predictive, condition-based monitoring maintenance processes for critical equipment.

• Continuously monitor and optimize the PM program

• Recommend Predictive Maintenance activities to improve plant reliability.

• Complete Projects assigned from Project Charter to Close out using standard Project Management methodologies.

• Develop appropriate template reports regarding the management of all Outage Planning and Projects utilizing PMP standard.

• Audits of the MOC, TIL, and Contractor Management system.

• Plan all assigned maintenance work activities according to quality standard work package requirements.

• Participate in Planning and Scheduling Meetings and other planning related meetings as required.

• Ensure work packs are complete with job plans, resources, risk assessments, P&IDs and materials are available and staged before scheduling.

• Audit jobs in progress to ensure planning accuracy.

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Team Lead to support the function.

• Perform other related duties to support the achievement of the company’s goals and objectives

• Any other related duties

• Develop workflow for:

- The registration and management of contractors in accordance with the contractor management policy.

- Managing the acquisition, tracking, planning, execution and closeout of Technical Information Letter (TILs) or any Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) recommended modifications.

- Maintaining electronic and hard copy records as necessary for compliance with the Asset Management system.

- Managing Capital Parts Tracking program.

• Process and procedure document for creating, updating and managing a Microsoft Project schedule for all outages and capital projects.

Education and Experience:

• BSc in Engineering or a related discipline.

• At least seven (7) years’ work experience in the planning of maintenance of a power plant or heavy plant industry as an mechanical engineer with three (3) of which must be a supervisory level. OR

• At least twelve (12) years’ work experience in the planning of a power plant or heavy plant industry as a mechanical technician with five (5) of which must be a supervisory level.

• Project management professional (PMP) certificate will be an asset.

Membership and licenses:

• PMP CERTIFICATION

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Actively promotes and personally observes HSE procedures and uses tools, equipment and materials effectively.

• Knowledge and experience in maintenance execution and Reliability Engineering.

• Practical experience developing job safety analyses for maintenance activities.

• Knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling processes.

• Knowledge and training in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) preferably Maximo and proven track record of ability to use the system.

• Practical use of the MS Project will be an asset.

• Proficiency in computer applications including word processing and spreadsheet and database applications.

• Effective Analytical, organizational, problem solving and time management skills

• Ability to identify root causes and reach logical resolutions, establish and prioritize tasks and objectives to manage time, resources and risks appropriately.

• Practical-minded with excellent organization and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to consider the business operating environment to anticipate future changes or challenges and develop appropriate solutions.

• Good collaboration skills to work with internal teams and stakeholders.

• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company.