What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner (Electrical) position at Actalent?
Electrical Planner – Refinery Turnaround
The Electrical Planner supports safe and efficient execution of an oil refinery turnaround by planning, coordinating, and preparing all electrical work activities. This role develops detailed job plans, work scope packages, labor and material estimates, and outage sequencing to ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop detailed electrical work plans for turnaround activities, including installations, repairs, inspections, and testing
- Prepare job scopes, work instructions, drawings, BOMs, and material take‑offs
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and schedulers
- Ensure all work complies with site procedures, codes, and safety requirements (LOTO, NFPA, refinery standards)
- Support schedule development, field execution, and post‑job reviews
Qualifications & Work Conditions:
- Experience planning electrical work in refinery or heavy industrial turnarounds
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems (power distribution, MCCs, motors, grounding, and interfaces with instrumentation)
- Familiarity with CMMS systems and turnaround planning processes
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Must be willing to travel to Laurel, Montana (near Billings) on per diem, with paid trips home every 6 weeks
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Salt Lake City, UT.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Salt Lake City,UT.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Salary : $70 - $80