E&I Planner (Lima, OH)
Location: Lima, Ohio
Country: United States
Category: Project Controls
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: July 27, 2026
Job ID: 649884
Job Description
Job Title: E&I Planner
Location: Lima, OH
Pay: $60-70/hour (ST for OT, Salary)
Duration: 1 year (possible extension or CTH likely)
Start: ASAP
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY BEING CONSIDERED
The Electrical/Instrumentation Planner is responsible for reviewing, estimating, purchasing, and keeping a record of all work requests, which includes requests for labor, tools, material and equipment.
Core Responsibilities:
- Manage work requests received from and authorized by maintenance service users.
- Coordinate all details relating to completion of work request-Work Scope, Labor, Tools, Material and Equipment.
- This includes management of work order reporting by tracking and recording of all costs associated with specific work orders.
- Plan, estimate costs and request the staff, material, and equipment necessary for approval of work requests.
- Ensure work plans follow safety practices, procedures, and company policy.
- Manage maintenance records is essential for the Planning and Scheduling Department to provide effective operations.
- Work cooperatively with Maintenance Supervisors, Operations and Purchasing Departments in a proactive manner to coordinate and schedule the planned work to achieve maximum efficiency and cost management.
- Assist the scheduling team in organization and communicating plans on a daily and weekly basis.
- Maintain an efficient work environment that promotes employee participation and develops leadership skills.
- Responsible for following all safety policies and guidelines as established by the client
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment including active participation in month Safety Meetings.
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent
- Instrumentation field experience, including troubleshooting and repair.: 3 - 5 years (Required)
- Experience in planning and scheduling maintenance work.: 8 - 10 years (Desired)
- An associate degree in Instrumentation Technology or Electrical would be an asset
- Journeyman Certification would be an asset
- NEC Working Knowledge would be an asset
- Extensive working knowledge and experience in instrumentation/electrical repairs
- Maintenance and Supervisory experience
- Previous experience in ordering material and services, preparing and evaluating bid packages and developing contracts with suppliers/vendors.
- General knowledge of all refinery maintenance practices, and knowledge in and experience with safe work practices in an oil refinery environment accompanied by a superior safety attitude would be an asset
- Ability to develop scope and plans for preventive maintenance work. This includes above average skills in planning, scheduling, and cost control
- Experience with SAP or other business enterprise software
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Well-developed communication and presentation skill sufficient to convey both factual and conceptual information requiring detailed explanation and interpretation to staff, professional and business groups
- Strong leadership orientation that includes coaching, development of staff, and guidance of individuals toward goal achievement
- Technical competency matrix
- Proficient use of MS Office-MS Project and Primavera would be an asset
EEOC Compliance Statement
The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.