Contract: Planner/Scheduler / Canada

The valued client is seeking a Planner/Scheduler near Cold Lake, AB for a 6 month contract. The shift for this role is Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day.

MAIN FUNCTIONS
To be responsible for the planning and scheduling of all Maintenance activities.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for preparing complete planning packages
• Developing schedule, cost estimates and equipment planning for Routine work to be accomplished during the Turnaround window
• Able to identify and monitor critical and sub-critical paths for major events.
• Able to apply advanced functions of Planning & Estimating Tools, as applicable to the position.
• Able to provide input to maintenance work Contracting/Procurement strategy and steward to that plan.
• Able to develop a complete job plan with materials, resources and timeline.
• Able to provide input into material of construction selection and management.
• Able to apply planning logic, such as, lead, lag, critical path and milestones.
• Able to adequately assess work contingencies with schedule impact, lead coordination activity between teams should contingencies arise.
• Able and interested in taking on maintenance, efficiency and improvement initiatives

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 + years of closely related professional experience
• Background in previous maintenance / trade experience
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
• Proficient in selected scheduling and planning software