Mechanical Planner

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide professional, technical, and planning support throughout the full project lifecycle with minimal supervision. 
• Collaborate directly with Mechanical Supervisors to identify the necessary resources for scheduled work. 
• Confirm the availability of labor, materials, accessibility, and planning controls before scheduling work; arrange alternatives when needed. 
• Participate in daily meetings with Mechanical Supervisors to: 
• Develop the schedule for the upcoming week. 
• Review the status of current work orders. 
• Discuss and prioritize new incoming work orders. 
• Work closely with Mechanical Supervisors to ensure effective work planning and execution. 
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and enhanced performance through analysis of work order flow, project demands, and operational expectations. 
• Report directly to the Mechanical Services General Supervisor. 
• Provide support for additional planning responsibilities within the Production Division as assigned. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the mechanical trades. 
• Proven experience coordinating multi-trade projects. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel. 
• Demonstrated ability to prepare detailed work plans. 
• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings. 
• Experience in work planning, project planning, resource loading, and scheduling. 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience working in an HVAC and/or Plumbing
• Expertise in Work Management Systems. 
• Experience collaborating with engineers, multi-trade teams, and members of the scientific community. 
• Specialized training in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). 
• Familiarity with Work Planning and Controls (WPC). 
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, including managing energy from all potentially hazardous sources. 

Environmental, Safety, and Health, Considerations:

• Arm/hand dexterity
• Confined space/underground work
• Continuous walking/standing
• Hearing and understanding speech
• Heat stress (environmental or PPE)
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals
• Repetitive motion/ergonomic hazards
• Physical coordination and balance
• Exposure to airborne dusts/fumes
• Good near vision
• Working at heights (>5 ft)
• Normal color vision
• Depth perception
• Use of power hand tools/vibration
• Frequent bending or twisting
• Ability to hear alarms

Other Information:

• This is a fully onsite position located at BNL.
• Visa sponsorship for this position is not available.
• Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $89400 - $122167 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

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