C-Turnaround Planner/Machinery Planning

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits including health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a skilled C-Turnaround Planner/Machinery Planning professional for a long-term contract opportunity. This role, based in California, Texas, & Louisiana on a hybrid basis, requires strong expertise in rotating equipment and planning. Responsibilities include managing outages, coordinating contractors, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience and strong technical skills, along with a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in maintenance and/or engineering disciplines, preferably with experience in industrial outages.
• 5+ years’ experience as a Machinery Planner.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Gather information necessary to properly plan work scope.
• Coordinate contractors executing planned work scopes during outages.
• Create job packages including procedures, drawings, and labor requirements.

Skills

Rotating Equipment

Machinery planning

Maintenance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

SAP

Primavera P6

Job description

Immediate need for a talented C-Turnaround Planner/Machinery Planning. This is a 12+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in California, Texas, & Louisiana(Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:26-10189

Pay Range: $40 - $45/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• LOCATION: Flexible. California, Texas, & Louisiana are the main regions.
• TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
• Travel required up to 25-35% of the year depending on TAR occurrences and assignments.
• Ability to take trips during the Planning Phase to gather information necessary to properly plan work scope defined.
• Required to be on-site for the duration of the Outage Execution timeframe to coordinate contractors executing planned work scopes, and to ensure Safe Work Practices and QAQC processes are being followed.
• Timeframes vary but an average outage duration is 30-45 days.
• WORKING HOURS:
• All hours outside of the Outage Execution time frame will be worked on a Monday – Friday 5-8’s schedule.
• Special occasions 4-10’s may be worked to align with on-site Contractor Coordination efforts but will need prior approval.
• During the Outage Execution time frame, you will work a Monday – Sunday 7-12’s schedule.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Safety oriented and unwilling to compromise on safety rules, processes, and procedures
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and planning skills. Strong leadership abilities.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work requires working from heights, climbing fixed ladders, and stairs, etc.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.
• Understands quality standards as outlined by Client.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Must have skills: Rotating Equipment, Machinery planning, Maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment and mechanical systems
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs, fixed equipment design packages, and technical specs.
• Proficient in the use of computers and business software, including Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook) OneNote, SAP, Primavera P6.
• 10+ years’ experience in maintenance and/or engineering disciplines, preferably with experience in industrial outages, pumps, compressors, turbines, gearboxes, and associated systems
• 5+ years’ experience as a Machinery Planner.
• Previous experience building execution work packages with detailed work plans including safety matrix, picture, P&ID, bill of material, etc.
• Develop detailed work plans for all machinery and rotating equipment scopes, including pumps, compressors, turbines, gearboxes, and associated systems
• Review and validate turnaround work scope with engineering, operations, and reliability teams
• Conduct field walkdowns to verify job scope, access, and required resources
• Create job packages including procedures, drawings, permits, materials, tooling, and labor requirements
• Identify and coordinate required parts, materials, and specialty tools to ensure availability prior to execution
• Estimate labor hours and craft requirements for each work activity
• Support development of the turnaround schedule by providing accurate durations and sequencing logic
• Interface with vendors and contractors for specialized machinery work (e.g., inspections, overhauls, alignments, balancing)
• Ensure all work plans comply with safety standards, company procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in risk assessments, constructability reviews, and pre-turnaround planning meetings
• Provide technical support during turnaround execution and assist with troubleshooting as needed
• Capture lessons learned and update job plans for continuous improvement
• Support Client’s Management of Change processes, recognizing plant changes and following through on all documentation and recommendations in a timely manner.
• Provide contractor field management in all outage phases for assigned contractors, including safety, timesheet verification, field oversight, change orders, and QC verification.
• Uphold and communicate high standards of housekeeping in assigned areas and on all job sites.
• Conduct frequent formal housekeeping inspections of plant areas.
• Complete close out and documentation as required by Client standards and procedures.
• Willing to work a wide variety of scheduled days and hours, following strict fatigue management guidelines.
• Travel may be required as much as 25-45% depending on projects
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Works professionally and harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors, management, support personnel, program participants, and business-related persons.
• Utilizes positive and constructive attitude toward resolution of problems and conflicts.
• Accepts direction, criticism, and supervision.
• Demonstrates ability to remain calm in demanding situations.
• Ability to work within and promote a teamwork philosophy.
• Makes good use of time, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.

Our client is a leading Industrial Gas, Chemicals Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.