Turnaround Planner

Position Summary

The Turnaround Planner develops and coordinates maintenance and repair plans for plant turnarounds, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate detailed turnaround plans.
• Schedule and monitor maintenance and repair activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to align goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, planning, and leadership skills.
• Experience in plant maintenance and turnarounds.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of safety and quality standards.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical & instrumentation drawings and P&IDs.
• Experience preparing and reviewing test/work packages for field issuance.
• Proficiency in business software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook), SAP, Primavera P6, and Adobe.
• 5+ years of electrical journey-level maintenance experience and/or electrical maintenance planning.
• 5+ years of maintenance and/or engineering experience, preferably in industrial outages, LV & HV motors, heaters, power distribution equipment, and preventative maintenance.

Essential Functions

• Strong knowledge of product development and manufacturing processes.
• Understand electrical and instrumentation construction and workflow processes.
• Perform bending, climbing, crawling, lifting, and shift work as required.
• Accurately complete other duties as assigned.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Manage detailed maintenance shutdowns, daily work planning, and materials procurement.
• Provide leadership in risk management, contractor safety, and operational safety issue mitigation.
• Lead assigned portions of outage scopes through planning and execution.
• Organize materials, including expediting, quoting prices, and ensuring correct part availability.
• Develop scopes for assigned work orders during outages, identifying required secondary or support disciplines.
• Create detailed planning activities in Primavera P6, including tasks, manpower, durations, and assigned disciplines.
• Provide daily schedule updates during outage execution.
• Create comprehensive job planning packages per guidelines for internal and external distribution, including bid events and contractor field personnel.
• Packages may include pictures, P&IDs, BOMs, tools, safe work procedures, applicable standards, QC requirements, etc.
• Support the Management of Change process by recognizing plant changes and completing documentation and recommendations promptly.
• Maintain communication with craftspeople, contractor representatives, and material suppliers.
• Uphold high standards of housekeeping in assigned areas and job sites, conducting regular inspections.
• Complete closeout and documentation per standards and procedures.

Performance Standards

• Flexibility to work various schedules, adhering to fatigue management guidelines.
• Willingness to travel up to 25-45% depending on project needs.
• Ability to work without close supervision and maintain professionalism.
• Utilize a positive and constructive approach to resolving problems and conflicts.
• Accept direction, constructive criticism, and supervision.
• Demonstrate calmness and efficiency in demanding situations.
• Promote and work within a teamwork-oriented environment.
• Efficiently complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Maintain a mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate reliable and efficient performance in all job categories.

Required Abilities and Conduct

• Ability to obtain state-mandated certifications, OSHA, TWIC, and other necessary requirements.
• Prioritize “Zero is achievable” safety policy to ensure the safety of self, others, and the environment.
• Maintain high ethical standards and refuse to compromise on worker safety or regulatory compliance.
• Exhibit positive, supportive, and cooperative behavior in interactions with co-workers, supervisors, and management.