Construction Planner

Job Title Construction Planner Who are we? Founded in 1924, Irving Oil is a family-owned international refining and marketing company with a history of long-term partnerships and relationships. With operations throughout Eastern Canada, New England and Ireland we focus on delivering quality products and exceptional service to our customers and our communities. Every day, we strive to put our good energy in action to bring families together, support the environment and local wildlife, and to create learning opportunities that empower the next generation. Here's what you can expect from us: When you're a part of our team, you'll see how we bring good energy to all that we do. At Irving Oil, we strive for a work environment where each of us feels we belong, can bring our whole selves to work, and where we treat our fellow employees with kindness and respect. Together, we will support our corporate strategy, high standards and the communities where we live and work. Our collaborative approach, safety-first culture and commitment to building resilient teams helps reinforce our internal brand position where People Matter. That's why we're dedicated to investing in our employees’ potential, so that they can reach their career goals. Job Description What you can expect in a typical day We are looking for a Construction Planner to join our Refinery Maintenance and Construction team in Saint John, New Brunswick. In this position you will be responsible for developing construction plans for the hundreds of projects that take place each year at our Saint John refinery. You will develop a thorough understanding of project requirements and build plans in the safest, most cost-efficient manner. You know how to read construction related documents and are able to meet project milestones and deadlines. Your strong attention to detail means you understand the impact of available human resources, fabrication of materials, and all the fine details that if missed, can derail a project. What we offer: Competitive salary, bonus, and pension plan Flexible benefits, including a Health Spending Account Wellness support, including annual wellness allowance and paid personal care days Paid vacation and vacation purchasing Personal and professional development opportunities Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for seven consecutive years Your roles and responsibilities: Develop detailed job plans with safety as the #1 priority. Define construction needs taking into account contractual requirements, project objectives, and procedures. Develop detailed execution plans for projects in cooperation with Project Managers, Construction Leads and Field Coordinators. Develop detailed work packages, using package development software, in cooperation with engineering and materials coordinator. Facilitate meetings to present plans for review, comment, and gain approval. Identity risks. Use feedback to update plans as required. Work with project team to develop scopes of work (SOW) for Supply management to issue contractor Request for Proposals (RFP’s) and obtain budgets/estimates from suppliers Conduct field site walks and reviews with Contractors for scope clarification and budget development in conjunction with Supply Management Coordinate with contractors and IOR schedulers to develop and optimize a detailed resource loaded execution schedule to achieve project objectives Drive constructability through early project phase engagement and supporting engineering development. Work collaboratively with other planners on larger projects. Collaborate with a Lead Planner to develop analytics as required by the Construction Manager or project controls team. Perform field audits as required to ensure field conditions are aligned to engineering drawings. Monitor and manage contract services to assist the execution team lead and procurement ensuring the services are being executed as expected. Senior planners will provide coaching and mentoring to junior planners. Professional skills Commitment to safety as a core value. Able to read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, and other technical literature. Strong communication and relationship building skills to work with construction, turnaround, operations, maintenance, scheduling, and supply management teams. Very strong attention to detail. Strong analytical and planning skills. Advanced decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Knowledgeable processes for construction and shutdown projects. Proficient with MS Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint for reporting and presentation on work progress. Proficient with Oracle eAM, Primavera P6, and Adobe Acrobat Education and experience Post-secondary education in trades, construction, maintenance, or equivalent experience. 5-10 years transferrable experience (candidates with varying years’ experience will be considered, however, those with 10 years or more are preferred; role and degree of responsibilities would align accordingly). Minimum of 5 years working on-site in a heavy, industrial environment; refining preferred. Construction project experience is a definite asset. Experience planning for multiple crafts is an asset. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously is an asset. Familiar with quality management systems. Irving Oil supports a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. Job Requirements - Work Experience Refinery Operations Job Requirements - Education Undergraduate: Mechanical Engineering Technology Location Saint John, NB What began as a small service station in Bouctouche, New Brunswick in 1924, has grown into the leading regional energy company in Eastern Canada and New England. Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for six consecutive years, Irving Oil operates Canada’s largest refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick, which is located 105 kilometres north of the US border and has reached production rates in excess of 320,000 barrels per day. Irving Oil also operates Ireland’s only refinery, located at Whitegate in Cork County, with a capacity of 75,000 barrels per day. With over 900 fueling locations, we look forward to serving our wholesale, commercial and retail customers every day. We take pride in our operations, but we're about much more. Today, we are known widely for our commitment to the communities where we live and work, maintaining a strong tradition of community service and partnerships in healthcare, the environment, education and youth sports. Ce qui, en 1924, était une petite station-service à Bouctouche, au Nouveau-Brunswick, est maintenant devenu la plus importante entreprise d’énergie régionale de l’Est du Canada et de la Nouvelle-Angleterre. Nommé l'un des 100 meilleurs employeurs au Canada pendant six années consécutives, Irving Oil exploite la plus grande raffinerie du Canada à Saint John, au Nouveau-Brunswick. Située à 105 kilomètres au nord de la frontière américaine, elle produit plus de 320 000 barils par jour. Irving Oil exploite également la seule raffinerie d’Irlande, à Whitegate, dans le comté de Cork, dont la capacité est de 75 000 barils par jour. Comptant plus de 900 établissements de ravitaillement, nous sommes heureux de servir nos clients grossistes, commerciaux et détaillants chaque jour. Nous sommes fiers de nos opérations, mais nous faisons plus que ça. Aujourd’hui, nous sommes connus pour notre engagement envers les communautés où nous vivons et travaillons, tout en maintenant une longue tradition de service communautaire et de partenariats en soins de santé, en environnement, en éducation et en sports pour les jeunes.