Advanced Work Packaging Lead

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. This requires teams that are as unique as the projects they execute. They are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) for all so that their employees and stakeholders can benefit from the creative solutions derived as a result of embracing differences.

Here is an exciting opportunity to join a megaproject in beautiful Kitimat, British Columbia as an Advanced Work Packaging Lead! You would be at work within a growing EPCM/construction firm with projects worldwide, and joining a team of talented professionals all working towards one goal. This opportunity boasts longevity and a great work-life balance.

This candidate must report to the AWP Manager while liaising with Construction Managers and will be responsible for providing administrative and technical knowledge/direction of electrical, instrumentation, and telecom installations to support contractors' Workface Planning program. The successful candidate will also be responsible for participating in hazard identification and will work closely with HSE groups to facilitate a safe work environment.

Job Duties:
• Promote Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) objectives and procedures
• Provides planning, construction execution sequencing, and work packaging coordination to Area Construction Manager and Superintendents at the site. This includes the following:
• Managing construction work package coordination with home office engineering and procurement in support of the Path of Construction and Schedule
• Work with various departments to facilitate the transfer of information in support of work packaging
• Providing and/or coordinating specific construction and fabrication execution expertise for problem-solving
• Lead CWP validation reviews (health checks) to ensure CWP releases will meet requirements to support construction and the schedule. This includes monitoring CWP release dates against the CWP Release Plan for early identification of potential slippage to critical path CWPs. Identify to Construction Coordinators critical path CWPs with slippages for further escalation and resolution, as required.
• Verify accuracy and availability of data required to build work packages through testing of the systems and coordination with home office engineering, procurement, and project controls
• Coordinate with the CATS team, O3 constraint management team, materials management teams, and others to ensure work packaging systems/tools are fully functioning
• Work with CATs team and Project Controls team to align their data management implementation for AWP
• Define/create early conceptual IWP’s for purposes of testing systems and defining material requirements
• Responsible for the coordination of the WFP activities within their designated areas
• Oversee and coordinate with contractor WFP Champions in developing a WFP program that meets WFP requirements. This includes reviewing the Contractor's WFP manual and IWP release plan template to ensure compliance with the project's WFP requirements and maintain consistency of the overall WFP program.
• Provide oversight and guidance to the contractor’s Workface Planners in their preparation of Installation Work Packages (IWP)
• Facilitate weekly IWP Constraint Review sessions on-site to review constraints associated with IWPs for all applicable contractors (including FCCL). Construction Coordinators will assist in facilitating this activity, as required.
• Provide support of material allocation for scheduled work packages. This includes the following:
• Leading early integration with WFP teams, Construction Coordinators, construction support functions on-site, and field material management teams regarding the FMR or SPC E-Bom material request process.
• Resolving any material constraints with Construction Coordinators, Field Material Management teams, and construction support functions.
• Providing oversight to ensure compliance with the WFP-material management processes
• Provide support in facilitating the required contractor training for the supplied software programs (SPC and O3). This will include facilitating automation tool demonstrations as needed.
• Support AWP training requirements, as time permits
• Audit Installation Work Packages (IWPs) to ensure that they meet construction needs and organizational requirements and perform weekly IWP audit report reviews with contractors and ensure issues and errors are resolved in a timely fashion. Provide coordination, guidance, and mentorship to the contractor in developing practical solutions.
• Oversee IWP progress and ensure that IWPs are efficiently and accurately tracked and reported to the project
• Facilitate IWP closeout sessions with Construction Coordinators
• Provide support for RFI responses, as required
• On-site project workspace of various conditions, which may include temporary office facilities and exposure to moving, mechanical parts and vibration; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and various levels of outside weather

Qualifications:
• Must hold Journeyman ticket or technical background and certifications
• Typically, has 6 to 10 years of Industrial project experience
• 5 to 6 years of experience in a supervisory capacity (General Foreman or above) or equivalent technical services experience, preferably with construction technical services or coordination experience on-site or in the home office
• Three (3) or more years of Advanced Work Packaging experience or equivalent
• The successful candidate will have experience with both underground, above ground, and module installations
• Capable of working with 3D model viewers (Smart Plant Review and Smart Plant Construction)
• Familiar with Microsoft office products

PLEASE NOTE: Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position and only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company.

To apply for this position, please send your Word formatted resume to Adrien.Muise@trsstaffing.com

TRS Staffing Solutions Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.