Commissioning and Startup (C&SU) Planner

$72,000 - $72,000/Yr

Oil Projects USA - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Commissioning and Startup (C&SU) Planner is responsible for preparing, scheduling, and coordinating the commissioning and startup activities of a project. This role is essential for ensuring that commissioning activities align with the overall project timeline and budget, while also identifying potential delays and bottlenecks. The C&SU Planner collaborates closely with project managers, engineers, and construction teams to facilitate a smooth transition from construction to operational status.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed commissioning and startup schedules, integrating them with the overall project timeline.
• Create work breakdown structures (WBS) and task sequences to ensure efficient workflows and resource allocation.
• Regularly update the C&SU schedule to reflect progress, resource adjustments, and changing project requirements.
• Determine and plan for required personnel, equipment, and materials for each phase of commissioning.
• Coordinate with procurement and resource teams to ensure necessary resources are available when needed.
• Monitor daily commissioning and startup activities, capturing progress data and updating schedules accordingly.
• Create and maintain tracking reports to highlight completed tasks, upcoming activities, and any potential schedule deviations.
• Identify and document potential risks that could impact the C&SU schedule, including equipment delays, resource shortages, and technical challenges.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, and construction teams to ensure alignment of commissioning and startup activities with other project phases.
• Maintain comprehensive records of schedules, progress reports, resource utilization, and any changes to the plan.
• Work closely with quality assurance teams to confirm that all commissioning activities meet project and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or a related technical field.
• 5-8 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or related roles within the commissioning or construction industry.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Primavera (P6), MS Project, or similar tools.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze project data, identify trends, and develop solutions for potential issues.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage complex schedules with multiple dependencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with team members, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve issues that could impact the project schedule.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications in project scheduling, such as PMI-SP (Project Management Institute Scheduling Professional), or knowledge of industry-specific commissioning processes.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $6,000 per month
• Contract position with an 8-hour shift schedule