w2 hourly contract + 1.5x OT + Per Diem $110/day every day of assignment +mob/demob + health benefits

Ideal Experience:
- 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 - Extensive working knowledge and experience in tanks at refineries Costing and cost reporting are also important. SAP a must, power BI a plus

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. (This includes management of work order reporting by the tracking and recording of all costs associated with specific work orders.)
- 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

- Maintain a clean and safe work environment including active participation in monthly Safety Meetings.

Competencies:
- Develop scope and plans for preventive and corrective maintenance work. This includes above average skills in planning, scheduling and cost control
- Proficient use of MS Office - MS Project would be an asset
- Experience with SAP a must
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Well-developed communication and presentation skills sufficient to convey both factual and conceptual information requiring detailed explanation and interpretation to staff, professional and business groups

Behavioral Competencies would include;
- Safely drives results- Delivers results safely, effectively prioritizes tasks, takes initiative; acts decisively when appropriate
- Enables agility- Understands and effectively manages risk, adapts to changes and/or setbacks quickly and effectively
- Develops talent-Seeks opportunities to learn, gain experience and develop new skills, supports development of others by sharing learnings and experiences
- Communicates with impact- Communicates in a clear and concise manner, conducts productive discussions by clarifying the situation, discussing and developing ideas, and agreeing on next steps
- Fosters collaboration- Builds relationships and networks within and outside own team, Acts in a trustworthy and reliable manner, Resolves conflicts effectively and collaboratively.
- Enhances technical/professional expertise- Integrates best practices into all components of the job, deals appropriately with sensitive and confidential information, seeks to understand facts, interpret data and apply knowledge

Qualifications:
- 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 environment
- Extensive working knowledge and experience in tanks
- 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
Proficient with
SAP
Cost tracking and reporting
Excel, word, etc.
Experienced in all aspects of tank construction and maintenance repairs
Good communication skills.

Overall Job Summary:
- The ideal candidate must be able to stay focused on the planning process and be able to delivery quality plans.
- Be able to follow through on work scope with attention to detail
- Review and maintain current work backlog
- This job will require a mix of field work and office work