Mechanical Planner (Augusta, GA) - Austin Industrial

About Austin Industrial

 Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service 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. 

The Project Engineering Department Piping and Mechanical 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 within the Augusta Nutrien facility. 

Key responsibilities of a Project Engr Piping and Mechanical 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.


• Assist project managers with building biddable work packages, facilitating bid meetings, and contractor selection processes.

• 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 effectively convey project plans and updates to stakeholders. 

• Technical skills:

Expertise in enterprise planning software (Oracle), and willingness to learn limited amounts of project management software (Planisware).

Issue requisitions and/or work request as needed for project management.

• Problem-solving skills:

Ability to identify and address project challenges proactively. 

Relevant experience:

• Prior experience in project planning, scheduling, or resource allocation within a relevant industry. 


• Understanding of project life cycles and different project delivery methods. 

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Education: No minimum requirement

Experience: Minimum 4 years in industrial planning and scheduling

Certifications/Licenses: A Valid Driver’s License.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). 

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company. 

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