JVIC is currently seeking an experienced Planner with a Mechanical and Piping background for a turnaround position. Planner role will support capital projects in estimating, planning, as well as field experience. Responsibilities • Assist the project manager in developing project scope of work for required Project Controls tasks • Study and understand all relevant project documents pertaining to the preparation of schedules • Work with all relevant project and discipline personnel to prepare schedules • Convert the scope of work document into a logically linked, resourced project schedule • Prepare realistic, achievable schedules using logical networks and where necessary integrate engineering, procurement, and construction schedules with an emphasis on the engineering and procurement pieces • Develop progress curves and manpower histograms • Monitor progress against project schedule and prepare progress reports • Collect expended man-hours and prepare Earned Value reports and analysis • Prepare, review, and ensure the timely issue of all relevant reports to stakeholders • Verbally and in writing advise project management and discipline personnel on impacts, and contingencies and generally guide the scopes towards the earliest possible finish • Provide realistic resource forecast data at a project and corporate level • Provide input into the budget forecasting process • Manage cost discipline to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of man-hour budgets and ensure that the impact of all change requests is properly assessed and included in the schedules • Participate in schedule and project risk analysis as required • Analyze progress and effects on schedule and advise necessary corrective actions Qualifications • High school diploma with previous experience in other functional areas • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in engineering project controls within the Refining, Chemicals, Power, Food & Beverage or Renewables industries Experience developing and maintaining engineering schedules • Experience in cost and schedule analysis • Leads project meetings and makes presentations • Problem-solving skills, work to resolve complex situations with appropriate management • Requires a working knowledge of project management software, specifically Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel • Must have a proven record and experience leading the project controls effort on assigned projects • Must have an understanding of the basic principles of project management • Requires a general understanding of Cost Management, Estimating, and Change Control • Must have a high degree of computer literacy • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with staff at all levels • Dependable by meeting deadlines, working independently, being accountable for work, maintaining focus, being punctual, and having a good attendance record • Maintain a professional attitude and be able to work independently or work as a team member when needed