Turnaround Planner​/Coordinator

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES), a subsidiary of Koch Inc. and a global manufacturer of fertilizer and methanol products, is looking for a Turnaround Planner/Coordinator to join our team. This role offers diverse responsibilities designed to build a strong foundation in turnaround (TA) planning, quality, and execution. You will have the opportunity to create value by enhancing internal processes and reporting and implementing sustainable systems through collaboration and strong working relationships.

The Turnaround Planner/Coordinator will support turnaround planning across all seven KAES operating facilities and serve as a Field Execution Coordinator during turnaround events. This role is part of the Operations Services Organization headquartered in Wichita, KS. This role is remote eligible and requires travel of up to 40%, including extended periods at KAES operating facilities to support turnaround planning and execution.

• Field plan and estimate work activities in process areas using equipment history, subject matter expertise, and proven planning methods to support safe and efficient work execution.
• Plan capital projects for non-turnaround and turnaround execution.
• Develop comprehensive, repeatable job packages with accurate estimates, durations, documentation, resources, and materials; conduct field walks with internal and external execution resources to validate plans and estimates.
• Incorporate Environmental, Health and Safety practices and procedures into work planning.
• Support the integration of capital project and outage work packages into optimized execution schedules.
• Serve as a Field Execution Coordinator during turnaround events by coordinating field activities, updating schedules, and collaborating across execution teams and capabilities.
• Support turnover to operations, project closeout activities, outages, and unplanned events while working collaboratively across disciplines and demonstrating behavior consistent with Koch's values and compliance expectations.

• Willing and able to travel up to 40% throughout the U.S. and Canada, including extended periods at KAES operating facilities during turnaround planning and execution.
• 3+ years of experience planning fixed-equipment work.
• 3+ years of experience coordinating field execution during turnaround events.
• Experience reading and understanding technical documents, including P&IDs, schematics, isometric fabrication drawings, and engineering specifications, and translating them into a construction plan.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

• Ability to work in hot, cold, and inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment in accordance with site safety procedures.
• Ability to work extended shifts, days, nights, and/or weekends as necessary.
• Ability to work in congested areas and climb stairs and ladders as necessary.

• Quality control and/or quality assurance experience, including CWI, API, or NDE certifications.
• 5+ years of experience planning mechanical work.
• 5+ years of experience executing and coordinating field execution during turnarounds.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation equipment.
• Working knowledge of the Maximo planning module.
• Operations experience with LOTO, permitting, shutdown, startup, and commissioning.

This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

For this role, we anticipate paying $110,000 - $150,000 per year.

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