Turnaround Lead Planner

Your Job

The Turnaround Lead Planner is accountable for providing leadership and alignment to diverse teams of professionals for the planning, estimating, and execution of Turnarounds projects.

The TA Mechanical / Piping Lead Planner will take ownership and excel in delivering complete projects that meet our Safety, Environmental, and Quality Objectives.

Our Team
Our Turnaround team brings together experienced professionals who collaborate across disciplines to plan and execute safe, high-quality turnaround events.

We value shared knowledge, continuous improvement, and strong partnerships that help deliver reliable results for the business.

What You Will Do


* Manage and schedule mechanical / piping planning resources supporting turnaround events


* Work closely with the Planning Manager to support and help facilitate turnaround-related meetings, including weekly/monthly team meetings, Change Request meetings, and other planning activities.


* Develop team members and deliver a clear vision on TA planning best practices and philosophy according to department standards.


* Set team priorities based on scope of work list forecast, complexity, and track timelines.


* Mentor and share acquired knowledge with Turnaround Team, Projects and other FHR facilities to leverage internal Koch Knowledge.


* Proactively identify and communicate planning roadblocks, to help leadership develop strategies to resolve issues promptly and eliminate gaps.


* Actively promote PBM culture within the organization.


* Prepare detailed estimates, material take-offs, and execution packages to ensure efficient project planning and successful implementation


* Ability to support the Turnaround (TA) group during event execution by performing a variety of assigned roles and responsibilities to meet business and operational objectives


* Develop, improve, and maintain team metrics around planning cycle time and quality.

Utilize data to drive team results/changes within expected times.


* Utilize effective communication, interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills to acquire, apply and share knowledge to improve decisions and results.


* Develop lessons learned and evaluate opportunities for continuous improvements.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* 7 years of TA experience (i.e., Planning, TA/OP's Execution, Inspection) or Industrial Construction Project Management


* Understanding of multiple refinery disciplines/craft, including detail planning of mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and process equipment.


* Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills while effectively leveraging software tools, technology, and cross-functional teams, including Reliability, to support planning, execution, and continuous improvement initiatives


* Held a significant role in multiple major turnaround events.

What Will Put You Ahead


* Degree in Engineering, Construction Management...