Mechanical Planner; Augusta, GA - Austin Industrial

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

• Project planning:
  Create comprehensive project plans with clear goals, deliverables, milestones, and timelines.
• Break down complex projects into manageable tasks and work packages.
• Estimate resource requirements (staff, materials, equipment) and assign tasks accordingly.
• Assist with project schedules using project management software (Planisware). Engage with P6 planners when necessary.
• Review technical packages along with project managers and project support personnel for purposes of design and implementation reviews.
• Engage with vendors to evaluate project solution possibilities and coordinate with procurement as needed.
• Assist project managers with building biddable work packages, facilitating bid meetings, and contractor selection processes.
• Identify safety risks and mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Be willing to perform safety audits and observations in the field as available and/or when necessary, based on project execution in the field.
• Identify potential risks and mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor risks and implement contingency plans as needed.
• Develop/Estimate project budgets and track expenditures against the plan.
• Recognize cost variations and propose corrective actions as needed.
• Work closely with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and address concerns.
• Occasionally facilitate project meetings and document key decisions if needed.
• Assist with generation of project status reports, including progress updates, performance metrics, and key insights.
• Analyze project data to identify areas for improvement and optimize future planning.

• Analytical skills
  • Ability to gather data, analyze information, and make informed decisions.
• Communication skills
  • Sufficient written and verbal communication capabilities to effectively convey project plans and updates to stakeholders.
• Technical skills
  • Expertise in enterprise planning software (Oracle), and willingness to learn limited amounts of project management software (Planisware).
  • Issue requisitions and/or work request as needed for project management.
• Problem-solving skills
  • Ability to identify and address project challenges proactively.

• Prior experience in project planning, scheduling, or resource allocation within a relevant industry.
• Understanding of project life cycles and different project delivery methods.

Education
:
No minimum requirement

Experience
:
Minimum 4 years in industrial planning and scheduling

Certifications/Licenses
: A Valid Driver’s License.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please. This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

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