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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.
 
Qualifications
  • 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)