Mechanical Lead Planner

SPECIALTY WELDING AND TURNAROUNDS, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SPECIALTY WELDING AND TURNAROUNDS, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Lead Planner based in the Los Angeles area to develop mechanical work plans for turnarounds and maintenance projects. This full‑time, on‑site role involves collaborating closely with project managers and engineers to ensure plans are accurate and aligned with project objectives.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical planning expertise, proficiency in reading technical documents, and experience with planning tools. The role demands a commitment to safety and effective collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in mechanical planning for industrial projects.
• Proficient in interpreting P&IDs, isometrics, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with scheduling tools and cost estimating.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical work plans for projects.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers.
• Review drawings, conduct job walk-downs, and update plans.

Skills

Mechanical planning expertise

Proficiency in reading P&IDs and mechanical drawings

Experience with scheduling tools

Understanding of cost estimating

Commitment to safety

Communication and collaboration skills

Organizational and problem-solving abilities

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Company Description

Specialty Welding and Turnarounds, LLC (SWAT) delivers integrated construction and turnaround services to refining, petrochemical, and ammonia facilities across North America. The company’s core leadership team brings extensive combined experience in managing complex turnarounds and executing high-quality mechanical solutions. SWAT is recognized for its ability to rapidly mobilize skilled professionals to manage, fabricate, and execute projects to exacting industry standards. A key differentiator is SWAT’s comprehensive safety program, which is a central focus in every project and is regarded as one of the strongest in the industry. The organization supports a wide range of services, including specialty welding, heater services, boilers, piping, fabrication, bundle extraction, emergency response, and pressure vessel work.

Role Description

The Mechanical Lead Planner is a full‑time, on‑site role based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. This role is responsible for developing detailed mechanical work plans for turnarounds, construction, and maintenance projects, including defining scope, estimating labor and materials, sequencing activities, and identifying required tools and equipment. The Mechanical Lead Planner collaborates closely with project managers, field supervisors, engineers, and clients to ensure plans are accurate, safe, and aligned with project objectives and schedules. Day‑to‑day activities include reviewing drawings and technical documents, conducting job walk‑downs, building and maintaining project schedules, and updating plans based on field feedback. The individual in this role will help optimize resource utilization, track progress, support cost control efforts, and contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes while maintaining strict adherence to SWAT’s safety standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical planning expertise for industrial projects, including experience with turnarounds, outages, and construction in refining, petrochemical, or related heavy industrial environments.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting P&IDs, isometrics, mechanical drawings, and equipment specifications to develop accurate work packages and plans.
• Experience with scheduling and planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar software) to build, update, and monitor project schedules.
• Solid understanding of cost estimating for mechanical work (labor, materials, equipment) and the ability to support budgeting and cost control activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, familiarity with industrial safety standards, and ability to incorporate safety requirements into all work plans.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to coordinate with cross‑functional teams and interface professionally with clients and site personnel.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities, including attention to detail, time‑management skills, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Relevant experience in mechanical planning, supervision, or coordination in the