Turnaround Lead Planner
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Your JobThe 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 TeamOur 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 DoManage and schedule mechanical / piping planning resources supporting turnaround eventsWork 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 implementationAbility to support the Turnaround (TA) group during event execution by performing a variety of assigned roles and responsibilities to meet business and operational objectivesDevelop, 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 ManagementUnderstanding 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 initiativesHeld a significant role in multiple major turnaround events.What Will Put You AheadDegree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar discipline and 5 years of experience managing industrial construction projects.Ten (10) + years of TA experience (i.e. Planning, TA/Op’s Execution, Inspection) or Industrial Construction Project Management experienceProficiency in Hexagon EAM, MS Office Products, Primavera P6, Power BIThis role is subject to the Transportation Workers Identification Credentialing (TWIC) rule and requires the successful candidate to obtain a TWIC identification badge, allowing for un-escorted access to the facility within a specific time period.At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.Hiring Philosophy
About Koch
Koch is a privately held global company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. Its businesses span manufacturing, energy and refining, consumer goods, technology, logistics and healthcare, employing about 130,000 people in more than 50 countries.
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