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.

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope:

The Boilermaker/Pipefitter (BMK/PF) turnaround planner will be a critical support role during the planning & execution of the turnaround.

The Turnaround Boilermaker Pipefitter Planner is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing detailed work plans for mechanical turnaround activities, with a focus on boilermaker and pipefitting scopes. This role ensures that shutdowns, maintenance, and start-up operations are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget.

The BMK/PF planner will be expected to perform daily planning activities and coordinate amongst all crafts to ensure detailed plans are established and required material is obtained in a timely manner.

The expectation is this team member will spend most of their time in the field planning and walking down jobs. During turnaround execution, this role will transition into an execution lead to oversee the successful completion of the job packages they have prepared, or as otherwise needed by the TA organization.

This craftsman should be seen as an SME and have years of planning experience within a TA environment.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Planning & Scheduling:

  • Develop detailed job plans and work packages for boilermaker and pipefitter tasks during turnarounds.

  • Ability to understand and manage schedules using planning software (e.g., Primavera P6 & SAP).

  • Define scope of work, estimate labor and materials, and identify required tools and equipment 

  • Coordinate with different trades and stakeholders to ensure comprehensive and integrated work packages.

  • Track the status of materials and services from ordering to delivery.

• Coordination:

  • Collaborate with operations, engineering, safety, and procurement teams to align turnaround activities.

  • Coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure timely delivery of services and materials 

• Execution Support:

  • Monitor field execution to ensure adherence to the plan and adjust schedules as needed.

  • Track progress, manage change orders, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).

  • Coordinate with process safety and operations teams to review mechanical completion and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR) before startup.

• Safety & Compliance:

  • Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and company policies.

  • Participate in safety reviews and risk assessments for planned work 

• Documentation & Reporting:

  • Maintain accurate records of job plans, drawings, and as-built documentation.

  • Provide post-turnaround reports and lessons learned for continuous improvement 

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: Journeyman certification in Boilermaking or Pipefitting required.

Experience:

• 5+ years in industrial maintenance or turnaround environments.

• 4+ years in a planning or coordination role, preferably in the oil & gas or petrochemical sector 

• Experience in planning and executing turnarounds is highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Proficient in reading P&IDs, isometrics, and construction drawings.

• Ability to draw isometrics and create BOM