Planning & Projects Engineer/ Technician

Role Overview   

The Planning & Projects Engineer/ Technician will operate in a multidisciplinary team environment of technicians and consultants to review, develop methodologies, procedures, short instructions, checklists that support the Workflows and Process maps of the Maintenance and Planning & Projects Departments, with respect to corrective, preventative, predictive and outage maintenance of the plant assets.

Key Responsibility

HSE Responsibility:

• Every jobholder has a duty to both them and those around them to always ensure safe practice. In addition, to any specific accountability for HSE, all employees are accountable for ensuring that they take care of themselves and practice safe behaviors (in conformance with the company’s policies and procedures). 

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Must be able to develop systems and processes to ensure department functions are accomplished, as follows (but not limited to): 
• 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, API, IEEE, NETA, ASNT, ASTM, standards, FMEAs to develop preventative & predictive maintenance procedures.
• Create form sheets, checklists, inspections forms, to support maintenance procedures, etc.

Other Tasks:

• 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

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

Performance Parameters:

• All workflow processes are to be documented. 
• Proper communication with all departments to ensure proper scope and risk assessment and mitigation methods for all jobs.
• Utilization of performance metrics to improve efficiency and effectiveness on a continuous basis. 
• Update all records electronic and hard copy in a timely and accurate manner 
• Degree of accountability for HSE within the Planning Department. 
• Support initiatives and efforts to build and sustain a motivated high-performance team.
• Lead by example in demonstration of the company’s guiding principles.

Desired Skills 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

Skills

• 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.

Membership, Certification and Licences:

•   PMP CERTIFICATION

Internal/External Liaison:

• Interacts with maintenance, operation, planning and logistics teams.
• Liaises with relevant contractors and supplier’s OEMs for site specific information on products and equipment.

Authorities:

• Direct jobs and assign labor towards execution.
• Design, implement and oversee projects within the electrical and instrumentation field.
• Approved work packages and contractor timesheets.
• Propose change to Maintenance work procedures and policies.
• Review and advise changes in logic, electrical drawings, P&ID’s, signal flow diagrams and loop sheets within the control and electrical systems.
• Everyone has a duty and the authority to stop work, which they believe is unsafe. 

Duration:

• 6 month Contract (extendable)