E&I Planner (Augusta, GA) - Austin Industrial (NUTR)

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services 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.

Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency.

The Project Engineering Department E&I Planner is responsible for developing project plans, including timelines, resource allocations, and task breakdowns, by analyzing project requirements, estimating labor needs, and identifying potential risks to ensure projects are completed on-time, within budget, and according to specifications, working closely with project managers.

Key responsibilities of a Project Engineering E&I planner:


* 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 the 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.



* Safety Engagement:



* 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.



* Risk management:



* Identify potential risks and mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle. 



* Monitor risks and implement contingency plans as needed. 



* Cost analysis:



* Develop/Estimate project budgets and track expenditures against the plan. 



* Recognize cost variations and propose corrective actions as needed.



* Communication and collaboration:



* 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.



* Reporting and analysis:



* 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. 

Required skills:


* Analytical skills:

Ability to gather data, analyze information, and make informed decisions. 


* Communication skills:

Sufficient written and verbal communication capabilities to effec...