Job Details

Details:

Turnaround Mechanical Planner

Client: Chemical Plant

Location: Geismar, Louisiana

Project Duration: 2 years (with potential extension)
Schedule: 4/10 with overtime opportunities during TAR

We are seeking a TAR Mechanical Planner to support our Turnaround team. This role is critical in ensuring safe, efficient, and well-coordinated mechanical work during major plant outages. The ideal candidate will have strong planning experience in industrial environments and a solid mechanical background.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Safe Work Plans for execution in accordance with site guidelines.
• Collaborate with Operations Specialists to ensure isolation requirements are captured in plans.
• Conduct site walkdowns to confirm scope accuracy and gather job details.
• Update scope lists with required information as work plans are completed.
• Create and track RFIs for clarity on scope details.
• Review and maintain CMMS (Maximo) data accuracy; Change Work Order info to better describe scope
• Work closely with procurement and local vendors to ensure purchasing of correct materials.
• Assist with ordering materials for EWO work during TAR; conduct field visits as needed to verify scope and materials.

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Experience:
  1. 5+ years in a planning role within a chemical or refinery environment (preferred).
  2. Industrial maintenance experience is strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills:
  1. Mechanical knowledge of rotating and static equipment (piping, heat exchangers, vessels/drums).
  2. Knowledge of estimating practices and how to apply to planning.
  3. Ability to read plot plans, P&IDs, piping specs, procedures, and isometrics.
  4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  5. Experienced user of CMMS (Maximo / SAP experience is a plus).
  6. Familiarity with scheduling tools (Primavera)