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Turnaround Specialist III

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Turnaround Specialist III 
The Turnaround Specialist III  is responsible for all aspects of his/her assigned project throughout its life cycle. The lead will direct and support the planning effort to ensure the highest quality planning and reporting is achieved.  The Lead Turnaround Specialist will report to the Project Controls Lead and ensure the current status of every phase is accurately reflected in the reporting cycle. 

Location: Mont Belvieu, 77580
Duration: 3 months (May extend based on company needs) 
Pay Range: $60.00-$70.66 (based on experience) 

Responsibilities:  
Planning Phase
  • Validate job scope w Operations to ensure clear definitions and expectations.
  • Input validated job scope into WorkPak and assign to a planner.
  • Assign technical data to jobs in WorkPak (PID#, torque specs, etc.).
  • Support turnaround specialists in planning efforts through mentoring and technical support.
  • Work with operations to get unit specific data (blind lists, decom lists, chemical cleaning requirements).
  • Gather quotes from vendors, compile in folders and communicate this info with cost department.
  • Assist turnaround specialists in resolving field/drawing discrepancies.
  • Validate completed plans in WorkPak.
  • Coordinate materials strategy with purchaser and materials coordinators (i.e. surplus usage, materials on order, items bagged and tagged, etc.)
  • Develop/Review/Approve project schedule and resource requirements.

Execution Phase
  • Facilitate internal coordinator onboarding.
  • Contractor Onboarding
  • Facilitate daily safety and turnover meetings.
  • Assign work areas/packages to coordinators and monitor the progress eliminating road blocks when they arise.
  • Communicate with all parties what is going on in the field; including, but not limited to: contractor/delay/AWR info to cost group, work progress to schedulers, email updates to management.
  • Review 3 shift look ahead and update priorities.
  • Validate and track AWR and delay logs.
  • Validate manpower needs through scheduler data and monitoring work fronts in the field.
  • Validate contractor progress to ensure accurate forecasting.
  • Ensure contractors staff and de-staff according to current plan.
  • Ongoing Efforts
  • Maintain a safe and sanitary work place.
  • Constantly monitor Companies' planning practices and suggest improvements where you see fit.
  • Participate in Risk reviews and Lesson Learned meetings.
  • Mentor other turnaround specialists on industry standards.
  • Assist the Turnaround Team with all other duties assigned.

Requirements: 
  • High School Diploma (Required) 
  • The ability to read at a level to understand written safety procedures, work procedures, blue prints, P&IDs, work permits, and technical instruction manuals is required.
  • A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment is required.
  • Basic computer skills such as opening, creating and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required.
  • The ability to assume responsibility, prioritize and respond to multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
  • The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business like and professional manner is required.
  • Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.
  • Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.
  • Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.
  • Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
  • Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
  • Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100 foot lbs. of torque.
  • Must have ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.
  • Must wear special safety equipment while working and must be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment.
  • The ability to take call-outs and work overtime is required.
  • Must live or relocate to within 1 hour of reporting location. 
  • The ability to travel domestically is required.