Turnaround/Campaign Maintenance Master Planner

There’s never been a better time to be working with LNG Canada.

Why? Because we’re building Canada’s first large-scale LNG facility underpinned by safety, continuous improvement, quality execution and ethics and compliance. Our industry-leading liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility will provide the world’s cleanest LNG, with the lowest carbon intensity.

This is your opportunity to be part of history, in an environment that will challenge you to apply all of your skills, and where you can learn with a diverse team of highly experienced industry professionals and mentors.

LNG Canada maintains a healthy, respectful, and safe environment for all our employees, contractors, partners, and communities. Protecting our people, community and our operations is our top priority. Our project has committed to meeting some of the strictest regulatory standards in the world.

With gratitude and respect LNG Canada acknowledges our facility is under construction and will be operated on the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation. We also gratefully acknowledge the First Nations in our project area and along our shipping route.

Our Vision: To be the leading LNG export company in British Columbia and the world.

Our Mission: To set the benchmark for economically, environmentally, and socially responsible LNG development in Canada.

Our Values: Respect, collaboration, integrity, and safety.

Come join the team making Canadian history!

About the Role

Will be responsible for the planning of all events – Turnaround (TA) and Campaign work.

This role is responsible for the delivery of planning all activities for event scope including added work, campaign work, in SAP Blueprint and Primavera. Ensure that plans are current and ready for the execution of TA/Campaign events. Works with TA Block Coordinator to develop an execution plan. Will Provide direction and mentorship for planners. Must be intimately familiar with all TA/Campaign work processes. Will assist in setting planning priorities for campaign events. Responsible for supporting schedule readiness during execution.

To succeed with us in the TA Department, we need your enthusiasm to:

• Demonstrate personal commitment to HSSE.
• Display a strong positive attitude to manage change and improvement in our processes, ways of working and our overall performance.
• Develop strong working relationships with your team and stakeholders to boost co-operation and a One Team approach.
• Use your ability to utilize flexible thinking with well-developed problem-solving skills.
• Courage to hold strong to views when challenged or challenging others.
• Champion the TA work process, be a mentor and coach to drive excellence within the LNGC organization.

You will use your expertise to:

• Ensure field verification of approved work scope submissions. Work with other planners to develop detailed plans and work activities in SAP Blueprint that will be brought into Primavera via an interface. Support Master Scheduler to ensure proper resource allocation, estimated hours, coding requirements etc. Confirms all work list items are in Primavera.
• Ensures work plans developed by planners are fit for purpose and are integrated into the overall project file with correct logic and coding.
• Works with project team to ensure project scope is fully integrated into a single TA event within Primavera.
• Accountable for Work List Revision plans ensuring they are complete and integrated into the Primavera schedule.
• Lead scope challenge sessions, ensuring scope criteria is met. Monitor change requirements within the scope; inform and support T/A coordinator or T/A Event Manager on managing these changes; work with Operation and relevant Technical Authorities or engineering discipline engineers.
• Ensures environmental plan (waste disposal, vac trucks, etc.) is developed as per the milestone plan.
• Develops and maintains planning tracker for all events.
• Update planning status for campaign maintenance events using the endorsed tracking tool (i.e NaviTrack).
• Develops and understands critical path and near critical path jobs, and the ability to highlight potential risks and opportunities.
• Provide data to Event Manager and Coordinators to drive business decisions.
• Ensures crafts are highly productive by removal of barriers.
• Support Master Scheduler to create logical network of activities through a standard Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in primavera.
• Oversees schedule updating during execution.
• Produces logic diagrams and summary bar charts.
• Must understand and is responsible for the practical application of the AMS process.
• Oversee materials ordered and packages developed. Verify all material and services are complete (Requisition and Purchase Order) and ready for execution. Verifies all bulk material and services are ordered.
• Assist in preparing logistics plan for assigned area.
• Works with scheduling Team to complete TAR Review, schedule mechanic checks, etc.
• Assist in developing event estimate by providing Direct Field Labor hours, overheads, materials, services, equipment, etc. (Per estimate deliverables)
• Ensures review and buy-in of the integrated schedule with key stakeholders, including contractors.
• Assist with training LNGC and Contractor personnel on working with primavera and SAP Blueprint.
• Assist with training LNGC and Contractor personal on the schedule updating process.
• Assist Event Coordinators and actively participate in Tabletop Exercise (TTX) for critical schedule activities.
• Ensures compliance to plant orders, policies and procedures including, MOC, quality, and work addenda processes.
• Turnaround KPIs: Support continuous improvement in achieving T/A KPIs
• Provides feedback of event activities after completion of project, participates in Lessons Learned and Lookback process.
• Look for opportunities to optimize event scope, plan and execute with low-cost mindset.
• Turnaround budgets: Support cost management initiative where applicable.
• Assist TA/Campaign Master Scheduler in developing and maintaining the TA Planning/Scheduling premise.

To be successful, you will have:

• Post Secondary education in technical discipline or Journeyperson in industrial trade with equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in industrial setting with at least 7 years, in planning, Mastery capabilities.
• Minimum 5 years of Turnaround planning.
• Strong Scheduling experience
• Ability to effectively discuss and correspond with engineering, Maintenance disciplines and/or contractors to ascertain and understand pertinent information concerning schedules, scopes of work, estimates and/or project costs.
• Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of efforts.
• Ability to develop a cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project.
• Ability to determine material quantities.
• Experienced in estimating and scheduling service hours and assessing the progress and quality of project controls work.
• Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
• Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software. Mastery capability
• Ability to manage data and using SAP, Power BI at a skill level.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

This role requires that you:

• Be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., by way of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit)
• Live in the beautiful District of Stikine (Kitimat/Terrace). For applicants located outside of the region, you are encouraged to explore what Kitimat has to offer in terms of lifestyle including schooling, local amenities, outdoor adventure, and housing, to ensure Kitimat is where you would like to call your new home.
• Are willing to comply with LNGC’s drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Undergo a pre-placement medical assessment of your fitness for duty, and Pre-Site Access testing for alcohol and specified drugs.

We Offer:

• A Comprehensive LNG Canada relocation package (if required)
• A full suite of benefits including a flexible Medical and Health plan.
• A Defined Contribution Pension plan with a matching program
• A competitive vacation offering to ensure a work life balance.
• See attached document for more information about Kitimat and LNG Canada.

About Us:

LNG Canada is a joint venture comprised of Shell Canada Energy (40%) and affiliates of Petronas (25%) PetroChina (15%), Mitsubishi Corporation (15%) and Korea Gas Corporation (5%). The joint venture is building a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility in Kitimat, British Columbia.

LNG Canada sets out to be a company of choice for British Columbia and Canada. Safety, shared economic value, environmental performance and social performance are our highest priorities. We have partnered with governments, local communities, and First Nations to maximize shared value.

Do you have a desire to learn and become part of an organization with a supportive and collaborative culture? Concerned you don’t meet every job requirement? Studies show diverse candidates are less likely to apply unless they feel they meet every single qualification. LNG Canada hires for character and trains for skill. We’re dedicated to attracting a diverse and inclusive workforce, representing the communities in which we live and work. We encourage you to apply today.