Maintenance Turnaround Planning Manager

Nouryon; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 148,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and company holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Nouryon is looking for a Maintenance Turnaround Planning Manager based in Morris, Illinois. This key role will oversee all planning for turnaround events and maintenance projects, ensuring operational efficiency, safety compliance, and timely customer project delivery.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and has at least 5 years of experience in the chemical industry, coupled with expertise in SAP-PM and strong leadership skills. Competitive compensation, including bonuses and development opportunities, is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in turnaround planning, maintenance, or project leadership within the chemical or process industry.
• Strong understanding of the planning/maintenance process flow from notification to execution.
• Self-directed, able to manage multiple tasks with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the planning and scheduling for turnarounds and major maintenance events.
• Ensure maintenance work is planned and executed safely.
• Monitor KPIs during work progress, actively addressing deviations.

Skills

Leadership and coordination skills

Communication skills

Planning/maintenance process understanding

SAP-PM proficiency

Time-management abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Maintenance Turnaround Planning Manager

In your future role as a Maintenance Turnaround Planning Manager, you will oversee the planning and execution of all turnaround (shutdown) events, preventive maintenance (PM) programs, and major maintenance projects. The position is critical to maintaining the operation of the facility and lab equipment, ensuring a safe working environment for personnel and site occupants, and delivering customer projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the planning and scheduling for turnarounds, shutdowns, PMs, and major maintenance events, aligning expectations with stakeholders.
• Ensure maintenance work is planned and executed safely, meeting regulatory and company requirements.
• Monitor KPIs during work progress, proactively addressing deviations to meet performance targets.
• Capture opportunities and feedback during events, feeding post‑turnaround reviews to identify lessons learned.
• Support the budget process by mapping PMs and one‑time events for the following year.
• Manage and capture MRO opportunities, documenting activities and communicating issues and improvements in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—engineering, operations, safety, procurement, and contractors—to ensure readiness and scope alignment.
• Lead root‑cause analysis regarding equipment failure and bad actors, promoting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in turnaround planning, maintenance, or project leadership within the chemical or process industry.
• Proficient in SAP‑PM.
• Strong understanding of the planning/maintenance process flow from notification to execution.
• Proven leadership and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time‑management abilities.
• Ability to influence and persuade others to a particular course of action.
• Self‑directed, able to manage multiple tasks with minimal direction.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $104,000.00 to $148,500.00, with potential progression up to $193,000.00.
• Annual bonuses and incentive packages.
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.