Turnaround Planning Engineer

This role is responsible for developing scope of work based on site inputs and inspection reports, and for preparing budgetary estimates for materials and service requisitions. The role works closely with maintenance teams, technical teams, facility maintenance, and contractors to maintain and update the master plan for both Turnaround and non Turnaround activities, while coordinating with HSE, Logistics, and other relevant disciplines prior to execution.

Ensure alignment with Company Turnaround Management System (TMS) objectives including safe, cost effective, and high quality execution to maintain plant reliability until the next turnaround cycle. Apply Stage Gate governance (Gate 1-6) to all turnaround phases ensuring readiness, compliance, and controlled progression across lifecycle.

The role must ensure that all Turnaround activities are executed within the approved budget and scheduled timelines, in full compliance with Company Occupational Health, Quality, Safety, and Environment procedures.

• Awareness of Company Integrated Management Systems (Quality, Environment, Occupational Health & Safety, Responsible Care, Energy Management Systems, and IFA Product Stewardship)
• Comply with all the relevant policies and procedures of Company Integrated Management Systems.

• Awareness of Company Vision, Mission, Strategic Map & Core Values.

• Work with business area owners to ensure agreed timings, durations and budgets are developed for planned Turnaround activities for the assigned area of responsibility.
• Develop equipment level cost estimates and cost allocation (OPEX/CAPEX) aligned with Turnaround Management System (TMS) requirements and SAP work order structure.
• Support cost tracking, variance analysis (Budget vs Actual), and lessons learned integration for future TAR improvements.

• Control, monitor and coordinate all Turnaround activities including projects and inspection.
• Coordinate and liaise with relevant teams for Turnaround preparation activities.
• Report and follow up progress of Turnaround milestones in preparation for the Turnaround.
• Maintain and manage comprehensive turnaround documentation, including worklists, execution plans, schedules, risk registers, and closeout reports.
• Ensure all turnaround related data is systematically recorded and maintained in centralized systems for traceability and future reference.
• Track and monitor key risks, issues, and action items, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where required.

• Implement the execution strategy for Turnaround scope, including detailed scheduling, resource optimisation, and effective communication among stakeholders and contractors.
• Coordinate closely with all stakeholders to ensure smooth execution, including alignment on priorities, issue resolution, and recovery actions in case of delays.
• Monitor and control Turnaround progress using schedules, performance indicators, and trend analysis to assess deviations and implement corrective measures.
• Update and manage schedules to accommodate unforeseen or emergent scope during Turnaround, ensuring all changes are properly evaluated and approved.
• Ensure readiness prior to execution by verifying availability of materials, manpower, tools, permits.
• Support mechanical completion, punch list clearance, and pre startup readiness verification to facilitate safe and efficient startup.
• Facilitate effective communication across teams for continuous progress tracking, issue resolution, and schedule recovery.

• Participate in the on the job training of trainees and newly hired personnel within the Section to ensure they develop necessary skills to carry out assigned activities independently.
• Support development of team capability in turnaround planning methodologies, scheduling tools, and best practices.

• Develop and define the Turnaround scope, including contract requirements, in line with agreed milestones, and ensure preparation of work packs, personnel mobilisation plans, and execution strategies for shutdown and Turnaround windows.
• Act as focal point for technical inputs related to tendering, technical evaluations, and contract presentations within the assigned area.
• Establish, maintain, and report the master planning schedule across all phases of the Turnaround.
• Initiate and manage all required work orders and activities in SAP systems with realistic duration estimates.
• Coordinate closely with all stakeholders, including contractors, to ensure proper schedule development in Primavera, effective resource allocation and levelling.
• Participate in coordination meetings across all disciplines for overall planning, scope challenge, contractor alignment, and closeout activities.
• Ensure implementation of approved recommendations and actions for the upcoming Turnaround within the assigned area.
• Integrate maintenance, projects, inspection, operations, and…