Turnaround Planner - Piping

The primary responsibility of this role is to prepare piping scope work packages, ensuring alignment with company expectations, standards, and turnaround best practices.

Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environment

• Ensure adherence to all Health and Safety protocols established by the organization
• Comply with all applicable Occupational Health & Safety legislation for the Province of Alberta and environmental standards
• Always follow established safe work procedures
• Immediately report any injury, illness, unsafe acts, or hazardous conditions
• Ensure appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available and worn as required

Strategy / Early Planning Phase

• Develop Job Plans for assigned scope in accordance with the Job Plan Development Process
• Utilize Planning Norms databases to provide preliminary labor hour estimates during early budget development

Planning Phase

• Prepare work packages in accordance with the Turnaround Work Package Development Process
• Conduct job walkdowns to ensure work packages are complete, accurate, and include all support craft requirements
• Collaborate with Execution Coordinators, Piping Engineers, and Contractors to review scope from a constructability perspective
• Participate in Construction Work Package (CWP) reviews to ensure full scope is accurately captured
• Develop detailed task estimates, including duration and crew size for each activity
• Review estimated hours with the execution team and obtain approval prior to submitting to scheduling for P6 development
• Develop Bills of Material (BOM) using standard templates to identify all materials required for the scope of work
• Work closely with Material Coordinators to ensure correct parts are identified and delivered in a timely manner
• Identify and document any specialty tools, resources, or equipment required
• Liaise with Supply Chain Management personnel when addressing technical matters with OEMs and vendors
• Provide regular progress updates to Planning Supervisors and proactively address challenges to keep planning on track
• Integrate safety as a core value into all aspects of work package development and piping installation risk assessments
• Resolve technical issues related to piping installation by preparing and submitting detailed Requests for Information (RFIs)

Execution Phase

• Support Scope Change Requests (SCRs) during the execution phase
• Be prepared to work extended hours, including day or night shifts, as required
• Assume ownership of partially completed work packages from other planners and complete them as needed
• Assist execution teams during the turnaround as required
• Collaborate closely with execution teams, schedulers, and document control to ensure timely issuance of SCR work packages to contractors

Post‑Turnaround Phase

• Contribute to lessons learned sessions, identifying successes and opportunities for improvement
• Update work packages with information gathered during execution to ensure accurate historical records for future planning

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in Piping Planning, including at least four (4) years in Turnaround Piping Planning
• Experience with Turnaround or Shutdown projects is highly desirable
• Proficiency with CMMS systems (e.g., Maximo or equivalent), SPR, Excel, and Microsoft Office tools
• Mechanical Engineering diploma/degree, Red Seal trade certificate, or Mechanical Technologist qualification with demonstrated maintenance planning experience
• Strong understanding of piping systems, including materials, welding, fabrication, and installation
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometrics, datasheets, and equipment layouts
• Strong organizational skills, proactive mindset, effective time management, and excellent communication abilities
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and tight timelines, particularly during execution phases