Machinery Planner II: Rotating Equipment Expert

ADP, Inc.; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Planner Specialist II - Machinery to lead planning for rotating equipment in refinery environments. You will develop detailed job packages, labor estimates, BOMs, and contractor scopes to maximize reliability while controlling costs.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, Procurement, and Project Management to ensure safe, on-schedule, and budget-compliant work. Strong planning and safety culture are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years of experience with rotating equipment in refinery, petrochemical, chemical, power generation, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning, turnaround planning, project planning, or rotating equipment execution.
• Working knowledge of centrifugal pumps, reciprocating compressors, centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, gearboxes, blowers, fans, seals, bearings, lubrication systems, and auxiliary equipment.
• Strong understanding of refinery maintenance practices, planning processes, and contractor management.
• Proficiency with SAP, Primavera P6, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Experience developing job plans, cost estimates, schedules, Bills of Material (BOMs), and contractor work scopes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Experience supporting refinery turnarounds and major capital projects.
• Knowledge of API standards applicable to rotating equipment.
• Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), or Machinery Reliability programs.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary planning teams and contractor coordination.
• Knowledge of QA/QC processes and refinery work management systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all planning packages include appropriate hazard identification, risk mitigation, permitting requirements, energy isolation (LOTO), confined space, hot work, line opening, lifting and rigging, and other applicable safe work practices.
• Verify refinery Life Saving Rules and Operational Discipline requirements are incorporated into every work plan.
• Participate in field audits, pre-job safety reviews, toolbox meetings, post-job reviews, and incident learning opportunities.
• Continuously improving planning processes that enhance personnel safety, equipment reliability, and execution quality.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Maintenance planning

Turnaround planning

Contractor coordination

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Primavera P6

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Planner Specialist II - Machinery to lead planning for rotating equipment in refinery environments. You will develop detailed job packages, labor estimates, BOMs, and contractor scopes to maximize reliability while controlling costs.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, Procurement, and Project Management to ensure safe, on-schedule, and budget-compliant work. Strong planning and safety culture are essential.