Job Scope: The Planner is generally responsible for planning and scheduling heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs and/or estimating projects. Work will be performed under minimal supervision in the Greater Houston area.
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 control valve construction and workflow processes.
Ability to accurately perform other duties as assigned.
Understands quality standards as outlined by site.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Certification: AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is preferred.
Experience: Requires 5+ years as a control valve planner and 5+ years as a control valve technician.
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
Proficient in the use of computers and business software, including Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook) OneNote, SAP, Primavera P6.
Control Valve Tech maintenance experience 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.
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 to complete control valve surveys.
Provide leadership in risk management, contractor safety, and mitigating safety issues in operations
Organizing materials through expediting, quoting prices, and ensuring the correct parts are available for jobs
Create detailed planning activities in Cleopatra 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.
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.
Complete close out and documentation as required by standards and procedures.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
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 StatementHargrove 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.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years as a control valve planner
- 5+ years as a control valve technician
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, valve specifications, and location plans
- Experience preparing and reviewing test/work packages for field issuance
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook
- Experience with SAP
- Experience with Primavera P6
- Experience creating planning activities in Cleopatra
- Control valve maintenance experience or control valve maintenance planning
- Ability to QA/QC work packages after completion
- Understanding of Preventive Maintenance programs and translating them into work packages
- Ability to read BOMs and identify parts needed for valve overhauls
- Ability to perform and lead field walks for site verification and valve surveys
- Proven ability to interact effectively with multi-functional teams (Planning, Scheduling, Engineering, Logistics, Purchasing, Finance, Quality)
- Provide leadership in risk management, contractor safety, and mitigating safety issues
- Organize materials through expediting, quoting, and ensuring correct parts availability
- Create daily schedule updates during outage execution and prepare job planning packages per site guidelines
- Support Management of Change (MOC) process and complete required closeout documentation
- AACE International or PMI certification
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods
- Understand site quality standards
What We Do
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is a full‑service EPC firm providing engineering, procurement, construction management, controls & automation, life sciences, equipment solutions, and technical services for industrial clients. Founded in 1995 and 100% employee‑owned, Hargrove supports projects from concept through commissioning with over 2,700 teammates across 19+ offices, serving industries such as chemicals, refining, manufacturing, power, and life sciences worldwide, and delivering reliable, client-focused solutions.








