Control Valve Planner

Who We Are

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.

Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.

Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

Hargrove is looking for Control Valve Planner with Technician experience to support a turnaround through the end of 2026. Standard schedule until the turnaround starts. Local candidates to Southern California are preferred. Per diem is very limited.

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: Generally responsible for planning and scheduling heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs and/or estimating projects.   Work will be performed under minimal supervision.  

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Proven ability to effectively interact with multi-functional areas (Planning, Scheduling, Engineering, Logistics, Purchasing, Finance, Quality, etc.)

• Understands instrumentation construction and workflow processes.

• Some bending, climbing, crawling, lifting and shift work will be required.

• Ability to accurately perform other duties as assigned.

• Understands quality standards as outlined by the site.

• Assists with the development of the control valve work scope.

• Identify, scope, and produce construction work packages for execution.

• Ability to read BOM and identify parts need for valve overhauls

• Perform and lead field walks for site verification.

• Organizing materials through expediting, quoting prices, and ensuring the correct parts are available for jobs

• Create detailed planning activities in P6 for each work order utilizing planning templates as applicable. Activities include individual tasks, manpower, durations, and assigned discipline.

• Provide daily schedule updates during outage execution.

• Create job planning packages for each work order per site guidelines for both internal and external distribution, e.g. bid events, contractor field personnel, etc.

• Packages may include pictures, P&IDs, BOMs, tools, safe work procedures, applicable standards, QC requirements, etc.

• Support Management of Change process, recognizing plant changes and following through on all documentation and recommendations in a timely manner.

• Ability to effectively communicate scope, revisions, and activity breakdowns to other groups.

• Uphold and communicate high standards of housekeeping in assigned areas and on all job sites.

• Conduct frequent formal housekeeping inspections of plant areas.

• Complete close out and documentation as required by site standards and procedures.

Ideal Background

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science or related field is highly preferred.  

Certification: AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is preferred.  

Experience: This position requires 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to read and interpret P&ID’s, valve specs, and location plans

• Experience in preparing and reviewing test /work packages for issuance to the field

• 5+ years as a Control Valve Planner

• 5+ years of Control Valve Tech maintenance experience and/or CV maintenance planning

• Ability to QA/QC work packages after work completion.

• Ability to understand Preventive Maintenance programs and how to translate that to work packages.

• Willing to work a wide variety of scheduled days and hours, following strict fatigue management guidelines. Travel may be required as much as 25% depending on projects

• Ability to work without close supervision.

• Utilizes positive and constructive attitude toward resolution of problems and conflicts.

• Accepts direction, criticism, and supervision.

• Demonstrates ability to remain calm in demanding situations.

• Ability to work within and promote a teamwork philosophy.

• Makes good use of time, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.

• Ability to demonstrate and perform efficiently and reliably all categories of this document.

• Able to achieve various State mandated certifications, TWIC, and other requirements as may be deemed necessary.

• Prioritize “Zero is achievable” safety policy in words and actions to protect self, others and the environment.

• High ethical standards - unwilling to compromise on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Demonstrates positive, supportive, and cooperative behavior in interacting with co-workers, supervisors and management.

• Maintains confidentiality of written and verbal information pertaining to the site, its staff, management and participating onsite affiliates.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.

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Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. 

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.