Senior Mechanical Planner

Position Summary

The Senior Mechanical Planner is responsible for the execution of all mechanical and rotating turnaround and capital work order processes. This role ensures efficient and effective planning of resources to support safe execution, minimal downtime, and maximum productivity across turnaround, capital, and routine maintenance activities. The Planner develops detailed job plans, defines parts and materials, determines required crafts and skills, and coordinates resources to deliver safe and effective work execution.

Scope Identification & Validation

• Research work order history to ensure appropriate preventive maintenance work orders are included in scope.

• Screen incoming work orders toidentifyscope andrequiredlevel of planning.

• Conduct field walkdowns tovalidatejob scope and requirements.

• Validate scopes with Operations, Maintenance, and other disciplines to support front-end loading.

• Identify safety hazards, permitting and isolation requirements, and long-lead materials early.

• Ensure appropriate risk assessments are completed for medium- to high-risk scopes.

Planning & Work Package Development

• Develop detailed work packages for mechanical and rotating equipment including:

• Job scope, step-by-step sequence,laborand material requirements

• Skill requirements, tools, equipment, and external resources

• Cost estimates and execution strategy

• Include supporting documentation such as spec sheets, vendor manuals, P&IDs, photos, and isolation plans.

• Ensure all jobs are field-walkedand materials are verified onsite prior to package release.

• Develop procedures using OEM manuals, drawings, and specifications.

• Provide first-level troubleshooting to supportdevelopmentof job packages.

• Estimate labor hours, total duration, andrequiredskills for each job.

• Create andmaintaintask lists for recurring work.

Materials, Procurement & Rotating Equipment Management

• Identify, specify, and arrange parts, materials, specialty tools, and external services.

• Create purchase requisitions (carts) and track material status through delivery.

• Track ordered materials andnotifyappropriate stakeholders when jobs are ready for release.

• Assist procurement in sourcing materials andexpeditingdeliverables.

• Manage rotating equipment kits, including:

• Verifying inventory and condition

• Sending kits for refurbishment after use

• Ensure material availability aligns with schedule requirements.

Planning Integration, Scheduling & Cost Control

• Maintain planning progress aligned with turnaround milestones and stage gates.

• Support scheduling activities and ensure alignment with labor, cost, and resource planning.

• Ensure material cost estimates are properly reflected in the schedule (includingbulksand tracked items).

• Support cost tracking, reporting, and variance analysis.

• Perform material cost overrun investigations andassistwith resolution of billing issues.

Turnaround Execution & Field Support

• Coordinate execution support during turnarounds and critical jobs in alignment with company policies and safety culture.

• Provide field support during execution, including:

• Coordinating rotating, mechanical, or critical work scopes

• Interfacing with contractors, operations, and inspection teams

• Assistin high-priority work byexpeditingmaterials and coordinating resources.

Work Management, Closeout & Continuous Improvement

• Track job progress and schedules and ensuretimelywork order closure.

• Complete required MOC and Mesh (or system) action items.

• Capture field feedback and continuously improve work packages and task lists.

• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, and Engineering to:

• Maintain spare parts inventory

• Build and update Bills of Materials (BOMs)

• Improve job plans based on execution feedback

TAR Controls, Reporting & Compliance

• Track and update daily progress in the TAR database, SAP, and Stage Gate lists.

• Ensure allscopechanges are documented and approved through the FCO process.

• Ensure compliance with Management of Change (MOC) processes.

• Provide reports andmaintainplanning documentation as required.

• Maintain compliance with required training (CBT/LMS).

General Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

• Maintain a professional image with internal teams, contractors, and vendors.

• Assist other departments and administrative personnel as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and/or Training

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum 10 years’ experience working with fixed equipment.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with rotating equipment.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Turnaround planning

• Scheduling knowledge required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong mechanical knowledge with a solid understanding of rotating equipment and associated maintenance practices.

• Demonstrated ability to accurately estimate labor, materials, tools, and resource requirements to develop executable work plans.

• Proficient in maintenance planning systems (SAP/Maximo or similar CMMS) and standard work management processes.

• Strong…