Turnaround Admin​/Document Control Specialist

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

The Turnaround Administrative Assistant / Document Controls Specialist provides vital administrative and document management support to the turnaround team throughout all project phases—planning, execution, and closeout. This role ensures that documentation, communication, and coordination flow efficiently between all stakeholders, contributing directly to the turnaround’s safety, schedule, and cost objectives. The position also performs a critical function for the TA planning team by reviewing and processing all job packages.

Supports the site TA team as the Admin Assistant and Document Controller.

* We are looking for candidates local to the Superior, WI area only. Role will be onsite at the Superior Refinery. There will be no per diem for this role. Project start date Jan 2026 for a 1 year contract.*

• Maintains the turnaround database (TADB) file for the turnaround and supports data entry into the database:
  • Enters initial scope information into the database;
  • Ensures data validity;
  • Updates the database.
• Provides TADB system training and technical support.
• Creates IDs and passwords for new users of the TADB.
• Maintains the turnaround paper and electronic filing systems including drawing files.
• Supports the development and maintenance of planning data and turnaround package data.
• Maintains turnaround scope change data (appeals system).
• Supports planning data reproduction and distribution processes.
• Generates standard weekly and monthly reports.
• Maintains the turnaround shared directory and Team Share site.
• Maintains turnaround correspondence and meeting minutes files as needed.
• Supports turnaround project controls (e.g., time entry, change order logs, etc.).
• Maintains the turnaround project plot plans including layers for density location, crane utilization, equipment type locations, and temporary facilities.
• Annotates (initial mark-ups) and maintains project P&’s per turnaround planning guidelines.
• Provides support to planning in development of field isometrics.
• Maintains office equipment (i.e., copier, printer, fax, etc.), office supplies, and vending machines.
• Manages office space and sets up new personnel with office equipment.
• Provides onboarding for new team members.
• Sets up meetings and lunches as required.
• Collects and organizes documents and files for post-turnaround archiving.
• Performs daily review of change order entries and reports status to Lead Planner.
• Facilitates the Issue for Review (IFR) process.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

• 3–5 years of administrative experience in an industrial, maintenance, or construction environment; turnaround experience strongly preferred. Will consider education in lieu of experience.
• Proven experience managing large volumes of technical documentation and turnaround records (work packages, drawings, reports, etc.).
• Familiarity with document control systems, databases, and project management tools.
• Working knowledge of turnaround processes and planning workflow a plus.
• Experience coordinating between multiple teams (planning, operations, contractors, safety, procurement) under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office…