Job Scope: The Planner is generally responsible for planning and scheduling heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs and/or estimating projects. Work will be performed under minimal supervision in the Greater Houston area.
Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Proven ability to effectively interact with multi-functional areas (Planning, Scheduling, Engineering, Logistics, Purchasing, Finance, Quality, etc.)
Understands control valve construction and workflow processes.
Ability to accurately perform other duties as assigned.
Understands quality standards as outlined by site.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Certification: AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is preferred.
Experience: Requires 5+ years as a control valve planner and 5+ years as a control valve technician.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Ability to read and interpret P&ID’s, valve specs, and location plans
Experience in preparing and reviewing test /work packages for issuance to the field
Proficient in the use of computers and business software, including Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook) OneNote, SAP, Primavera P6.
Control Valve Tech maintenance experience or CV maintenance planning
Ability to QA/QC work packages after work completion.
Ability to understand Preventive Maintenance programs and how to translate that to work packages.
Assists with the development of the control valve work scope.
Identify, scope, and produce construction work packages for execution.
Ability to read BOM and identify parts need for valve overhauls
Perform and lead field walks for site verification to complete control valve surveys.
Provide leadership in risk management, contractor safety, and mitigating safety issues in operations
Organizing materials through expediting, quoting prices, and ensuring the correct parts are available for jobs
Create detailed planning activities in Cleopatra for each work order utilizing planning templates as applicable. Activities include individual tasks, manpower, durations, and assigned discipline.
Provide daily schedule updates during outage execution.
Create job planning packages for each work order per site guidelines for both internal and external distribution, e.g. bid events, contractor field personnel, etc.
Support Management of Change process, recognizing plant changes and following through on all documentation and recommendations in a timely manner.
Ability to effectively communicate scope, revisions, and activity breakdowns to other groups.
Uphold and communicate high standards of housekeeping in assigned areas and on all job sites.
Complete close out and documentation as required by standards and procedures.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Hargrove is a full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management firm delivering multi-discipline engineering, project delivery, controls & automation, and technical services to industrial clients.
With more than 2,700 Teammates across 19+ offices in the U.S. and internationally, Hargrove supports projects from concept through commissioning and ongoing operations. Through the Hargrove Team of Companies — including Hargrove Controls & Automation, Hargrove Life Sciences, Hargrove Equipment Solutions, and Tormod — the firm provides specialized expertise supporting industries such as chemicals, refining, manufacturing, life sciences, power, and other emerging markets. Founded in 1995 and 100% employee-owned, Hargrove is built on long-term partnerships, safety, and delivering reliable solutions where clients need them most.
