Engineering Planner

Title: Engineering Planner

Location: Boardman, OR

Job Requisition ID: Req-260551

Time Type: Full time

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

The primary role of the Engineering Planner is to improve work force productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of labor and equipment, required permits, specialized documentation and project design deliverables. The Engineering Planner is responsible for developing design documents in cooperation with the Project Engineer such as project schedules, Scope of Work (SOW) documents, Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, and other various deliverables to help administrate and execute capital projects. They maintain coordination between the various Facility departments and Facility Managers and maintains appropriate records and files to permit meaningful analysis and reporting of results.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The primary role of the Engineering Planner is to improve work force productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of labor and equipment, required permits, specialized documentation and project design deliverables. The Engineering Planner is responsible for developing design documents in cooperation with the Project Engineer such as project schedules, Scope of Work (SOW) documents, Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, and other various deliverables to help administrate and execute capital projects. They maintain coordination between the various Facility departments and Facility Managers and maintains appropriate records and files to permit meaningful analysis and reporting of results.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Maintains capital project schedules/Gantt Charts. Coordinates regularly with Project Engineer to capture schedule changes and update documents and stakeholders as appropriate.

•  Develops and maintains design documents in cooperation with the Project Engineer such as SOWs, RFP, Engineering Checklists, etc.

•  Ensures safety needs are given a top priority in work planning and scheduling

•  Develops and maintains file systems (physical and digital) including project submittal documents, equipment drawings, building and site utility layouts, communications, etc.

• Communicates with other facility departments such as HR, Production, or Safety, to coordinate internal resources needed for project execution (Firewatch, Confined Space, etc.)

•  Prepares and reviews safety permit documents such as Hot Work or Barricade permits to ensure all construction work meets Lamb Weston safety standards.

•  Updates and maintains spending forecast in cooperation with the Project Engineer on all capital projects to ensure accuracy on monthly report outs.

•  Enters Goods Receipts (GRs) for received equipment and Service Entry Sheets (SESs) for completed labor on a weekly basis to keep project cost accounting updated.

•  Reviews invoices for accuracy and communicates to vendors and internal procurement when needed to address incorrect documents.

•  Performs post job reviews to ensure actual work performed and equipment installation is aligned with project scope and success criteria. Identifies punch list items and develops as-built documents to reflect final layout.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

•  Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.

•   3-5 years’ experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

•  Must understand the general plant processes and interactions with the various departments.

•  Shows an understand of basic mechanical skills.

•  Must understand how to read and interpret CAD drawings, both 2D and 3D.

•  Ability to develop and edit CAD drawings, both 2D and 3D, preferred.

•  Strong knowledge of CMMS systems and related systems/software

•  Strong knowledge of work management processes

•  Good working knowledge of facilities equipment and O&M requirements

•  Strong understanding of proper OSHA safety practices and procedures

•  Good organization skills

• Strong understanding of skilled crafts such as HVAC, carpentry, electricity and electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, plumbing and pipe fitting, etc. preferred.

•  Ability to read and understand blueprints and/or schematic diagrams

•  Technical writing ability

•  Strong oral and written communications skill

•  Demonstrated ability for independent decision-making

•  Must be flexible and responsive to the needs of the business

•  Must have the ability to overcome obstacles and have the organizational skills necessary to complete assignments in a timely manner

•  Demonstrated ability to be proactive in problem solving and to lead the resolution of issues encountered during the project life cycle.

SAFETY:

Must have a complete knowledge and understanding of the plant safety rules including, but not limited to, the lock out/tag out procedure, chemical hazards and the hearing conservation program. Must have good personal hygiene and be able to practice safe work habits.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, technical procedure manuals, operating and maintenance instructions. Ability to effectively write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

WEEKEND WORK:

Must be available to work down weekends and during extended plant downtimes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here partially represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A more complete job analysis, if available, will detail the physical demands of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee may be required to walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is required to sit. Occasionally climb and balance.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high precarious places, in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive.  Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts

• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program

• Paid Time Off

• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance

• Family-Friendly Employee events

• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Anticipated Close Date

The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.

Anticipated Close Date: 05/27/2026

Pay Transparency

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's work location, job duties, experience and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate for this role is listed below.

Pay Rate or Range: $43.47

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law