Turn Around Maintenance Coordinator

Evonik; Mapleton (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,900 - 139,800; Full time

Job summary

Evonik is seeking a Turnaround Coordinator to manage the preparation, scoping, analysis of work orders and project scope for plant turnarounds. You will support scheduling, risk management, and coordination with maintenance, production, and technical resources to ensure safe, reliable, and available operations.

The role requires deep experience in maintenance/planning, SAP proficiency, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams through preparation and execution phases, ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• 10+ years in maintenance/planning or a related operations role with maintenance influence.
• Associate degree in a technical field preferred; Engineering degree considered with 2+ years in maintenance.
• SAP experience required; RCA, Microsoft Project, and Intools experience preferred.
• Able to work independently with high initiative and strong self-starting skills.
• Capable of prioritizing and adjusting priorities per site and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Define and Review Turnaround Scopes in collaboration with plant engineer and maintenance teams.
• Review Job Packages to confirm planning completeness and material requirements.
• Ensure safety and risk management through proper permits and controls.
• Prepare and schedule turnaround activities for efficient execution.
• Lead Turnaround update meetings to align stakeholders on progress and priorities.
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure permits, documentation, and processes are compliant.
• Coordinate shutdown activities including maintenance tasks and project activities.

Skills

Root cause analysis (RCA)

Independent work

Initiative

Prioritization

Education

Associate degree in technical field

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Project

Intools

Job description

What We Offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

The Turnaround Coordinator is responsible for the preparation, scoping, analysis of work orders and project scope, BID process support, scheduling, and coordination of turnaround activities to ensure plant safety, reliability, and availability. This role oversees the timely execution of maintenance turnarounds and supports compliance, driving operational excellence and sustained plant performance.

Responsibilities

• Define and Review Turnaround Scopes: Collaborate with the plant engineer and maintenance team to establish and refine turnaround scopes, identify the critical pathway, and ensure alignment with operational goals.
• Review Job Packages: Evaluate job packages developed by planners to confirm comprehensive planning, verify material requirements, and ensure all required permits are identified and listed for each task.
• Safety and Risk Management: Work closely with the production and safety team to identify potential risks associated with tasks, ensure proper permits are in place, and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Preparation and Scheduling Support: Assist in the preparation of turnaround activities and review schedules for maintenance and project tasks to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Lead Turnaround Update Meetings: Facilitate regular update meetings during both the preparation and execution phases to ensure clear communication, address challenges, and align stakeholders on progress and priorities.
• Support Operations: Collaborate with operations before the execution phase to ensure that all permits, documentation, and processes are properly prepared, reviewed, and compliant, addressing any potential issues proactively.
• Coordinate Shutdown Activities: Manage planned preventive/predictive maintenance tasks, inspections, repair work, and project activities by coordinating with Production, the Maintenance Team, and other technical resources.

Requirements

• 10+ years in maintenance, planning, or combination of an operations role with maintenance influence.
• An associate’s degree in a technical field is preferred. Candidates with an Engineering degree and 2+ years in a maintenance role will be greatly considered.
• SAP experience required.
• Experience with root cause analysis (RCA), Microsoft Project, and Intools preferred.
• Able to work independently with a high level of initiative and self-starting skills.
• Capable to establishing priorities and adjusting priorities as dictated by site and business needs.

Summary Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).

Pay Range: $83,900-$139,800

Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits included, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Company is
Evonik Corporation