Planner

NSB Omega is searching for a Planner for our MAJOR Utilities Client in St. John's, NL.

Assignment Description

Working as part of the Client's Project Execution Department, and reporting to the Project Execution Planning Supervisor, the Planner/Scheduler(s) will be responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance and analysis of engineering, procurement and construction schedules for the Regulated Hydro and Exploits Generation capital programs. You will work closely with project managers and project teams to ensure time lines are met and accurate dates are maintained. In addition, this position shall be responsible for outage planning for the Regulated Hydro and Exploits Generation capital programs. Travel and other duties may be required. Up to two (2) planners may be required.

The duties and job functions of the Planner shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

+ Provide constant communication with the NLSO, asset owners, and capital project teams with regards to changes in the GOS and associated impacts; + Ensure that outage information is up to date in the Client's outage database; + Working closely with project teams and link critical activities and outages across multiple projects; + Work directly with the Client's capital planning department and review engineering labor requirements in capital budget estimates and collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to further develop project schedules for upcoming planned capital work including tasks, milestones, and deliverables; + Conduct an engineering labor analysis and a resource leveling exercise for future projects to be included in the Client's capital budget application (CBA) and identify resource constraints prior to filing the CBA. + Work with Owner's engineering, planning and construction resources to review and validate construction sequence, methodology, material lead times, and task durations proposed for future project plans; + Develop and implement a routine to undertake selective activity duration verification and contingencies for future project plans; and + Other project planning duties as required

Relevant work experience and requirements:

- Business/Commerce, Engineering Degree, Technologist, or equivalent experience in planning and scheduling;

- Expert knowledge of capital planning techniques required to support project execution;

- Field experience working in the utilities industry in a capital project environment is considered an asset;

- Has kept up to date on latest construction techniques and industry trends concerning labor, equipment and material lead times;

- Knowledge of construction planning and scheduling;

- A strong working knowledge of Primavera; and

- Proficient with MS Office Suite products

Duration

1 Year(With Possibility of Extension)

Location

St. John's, NL

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Contact

Kiersten Estabrooks

+17097530674 Location

St. John's, NL

Client

A Utilities Company

Project

TBA

Position ID

67987