Turnaround Lead Planner

Flint Hills Resources; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Education assistance

Paid vacation/time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Flint Hills Resources in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Turnaround Lead Planner to lead mechanical/piping planning for turnaround events. You will coordinate with the Planning Manager, mentor team members, and drive best practices to ensure safe, high-quality execution aligned with safety and environmental objectives.

You will manage resources, set priorities, and identify roadblocks. The role emphasizes data-driven improvements, teamwork, and delivering reliable results for Koch's turnaround

Qualifications

• 7 years TA experience or industrial construction project management.
• Understanding of multiple refinery disciplines and detail planning.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with cross-functional teams.
• Held a significant role in multiple major turnaround events.

Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule mechanical/piping planning resources for turnaround events.
• Support planning meetings with Planning Manager and teams.
• Develop team members and provide a clear TA planning vision.
• Set team priorities based on scope, forecast, complexity and timelines.
• Mentor and share knowledge with Turnaround Team, Projects and facilities.
• Identify planning roadblocks early and communicate strategies to leadership.
• Promote PBM culture within the organization.
• Prepare detailed estimates, material take-offs, and execution packages for planning.
• Support Turnaround group during event execution and meet objectives.
• Develop and maintain team metrics around planning cycle time and quality.
• Communicate effectively to acquire/apply knowledge and improve decisions.
• Develop lessons learned and evaluate opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

TA planning experience

Industrial construction project mgmt

Organizational & time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Leadership/mentoring

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/Construction Management degree

Tools

Hexagon EAM

Primavera P6

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Your Job

The Turnaround Lead Planner is accountable for providing leadership and alignment to diverse teams of professionals for the planning, estimating, and execution of Turnarounds projects. The TA Mechanical / Piping Lead Planner will take ownership and excel in delivering complete projects that meet our Safety, Environmental, and Quality Objectives.

Our Team

Our Turnaround team brings together experienced professionals who collaborate across disciplines to plan and execute safe, high-quality turnaround events. We value shared knowledge, continuous improvement, and strong partnerships that help deliver reliable results for the business.

What You Will Do

• Manage and schedule mechanical / piping planning resources supporting turnaround events
• Work closely with the Planning Manager to support and help facilitate turnaround-related meetings, including weekly/monthly team meetings, Change Request meetings, and other planning activities.
• Develop team members and deliver a clear vision on TA planning best practices and philosophy according to department standards.
• Set team priorities based on scope of work list forecast, complexity, and track timelines.
• Mentor and share acquired knowledge with Turnaround Team, Projects and other FHR facilities to leverage internal Koch Knowledge.
• Proactively identify and communicate planning roadblocks, to help leadership develop strategies to resolve issues promptly and eliminate gaps.
• Actively promote PBM culture within the organization.
• Prepare detailed estimates, material take-offs, and execution packages to ensure efficient project planning and successful implementation
• Ability to support the Turnaround (TA) group during event execution by performing a variety of assigned roles and responsibilities to meet business and operational objectives
• Develop, improve, and maintain team metrics around planning cycle time and quality. Utilize data to drive team results/changes within expected times.
• Utilize effective communication, interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills to acquire, apply and share knowledge to improve decisions and results.
• Develop lessons learned and evaluate opportunities for continuous improvements.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 7 years of TA experience (i.e., Planning, TA/OP’s Execution, Inspection) or Industrial Construction Project Management
• Understanding of multiple refinery disciplines/craft, including detail planning of mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and process equipment.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills while effectively leveraging software tools, technology, and cross-functional teams, including Reliability, to support planning, execution, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Held a significant role in multiple major turnaround events.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar discipline and 5 years of experience managing industrial construction projects.
• Ten (10) + years of TA experience (i.e. Planning, TA/Op’s Execution, Inspection) or Industrial Construction Project Management experience
• Proficiency in Hexagon EAM, MS Office Products, Primavera P6, Power BI

This role is subject to the Transportation Workers Identification Credentialing (TWIC) rule and requires the successful candidate to obtain a TWIC identification badge, allowing for un-escorted access to the facility within a specific time period.

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline – delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).