Turnaround Planner, Lead

CF Industries; Donaldsonville (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Industries in Donaldsonville, LA is seeking a Lead Turnaround Planner to orchestrate turnarounds across units such as Ammonia, Nitric Acid and UAN. You will coordinate CF TA Planners and contract personnel, maintain budgets and schedules, and uphold high safety standards throughout the turnaround.

The ideal candidate has a BS in CM or Engineering (or verified Turnaround Management experience), 10+ years in chemical plants, strong communication and leadership, and a TWIC credential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in CM or Engineering or verified Turnaround Management experience.
• 10+ years of chemical or petrochemical plant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across diverse teams.
• Strong management, decision-making and leadership abilities.
• TWIC credential and ability to pass drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead turnaround planning and execution for assigned turnarounds.
• Direct CF TA Planners and coordinate contract personnel and site support.
• Assist Superintendent with cost estimates, budgets >$30MM and schedule accuracy.
• Develop turnaround scope: maintenance, process, M&I and capital projects.
• Ensure safety, quality and productivity targets are met throughout the turnaround.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Leadership

Team leadership

TWIC credential

Education

BS in Construction Management or BS Engineering or verified Turnaround Management experience

Job description

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Function: Maintenance

Job Summary: The expectation of this responsibility is to effectively lead turnaround planning and execution for assigned turnarounds at the Donaldsonville Complex which could occur in any of the facility’s Product Producing units (i.e., Ammonia, Urea, Nitric Acid, UAN, DEF and Gas Recovery Units etc.). The Lead Turnaround Planner, on average, will manage one turnaround annually while maintaining individual turnaround budgets and schedule durations within expectations. Additionally, the effort requires upholding CFI’s High Safety Performance while maintaining high craft quality performance and productivity.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

• CF Turnaround planner and contract planners for standard turnaround preparations.
• Assigned Unit Turnaround execution which includes directing CF TA Planners and coordinating TA Contract Personnel (i.e., Planners and Schedulers). The effort also requires coordinating facility departmental support (e.g., Operations, Engineering, Environmental, and Safety etc). Additionally, the Lead Turnaround Planner is directly responsible for contract personnel per turnaround execution.
• Assisting Turnaround Superintendent with cost estimate/schedule development and cost control/execution for the total turnaround effort with budgets in excess of $30MM per turnaround annually.
• Assisting Turnaround Superintendent with budget forecast and turnaround duration development for turnarounds scheduled to occur in upcoming budget year.
• Assigned Unit Turnaround execution schedule which will occur in current budget year and pre-turnaround planning schedule which will occur in following budget year.
• Individual turnaround scope development.
  • Maintenance scope (e.g., PMs, equipment reliability correction etc.)
  • Process engineering scope (e.g., catalyst, equipment efficiency correction etc.)
  • Mechanical Integrity inspection scope
  • Capital Project scope
• Turnaround resource development.
  • Crafts
  • Support equipment (e.g., lift, mobile and storage equipment etc.)
  • Tooling and consumables
  • Specialty contractor support (e.g., welding, rotating machinery etc.)
• Turnaround bill of material development and availability.
• Turnaround budget development, based on finalized scope.
• Schedule duration development, based on finalized scope.
• Assess pre-turnaround, turnaround, and post-turnaround execution and adjust resources necessary to maintain budget and schedule.
• Post-turnaround review.
  • Assess actual turnaround execution cost and duration and refine Turnaround Model by incorporating findings.
• Personnel to establish high expectations of Safety, Quality and Productivity from the Turnaround Team.
• Personnel to assure talent is utilized to maximize employees’ ability.
• Personnel to develop and expand employee skillset for potential promotion opportunities.

Management Communication Maintain communication with senior management regarding safety performance and adjustments to turnaround schedule and budgets. Maintain Departmental key performance indicators (KPIs) in support of site-wide goals including safety, regulatory compliance, schedule, and cost management.

Internal Controls: Ensures that established processes/procedures are followed as they are designed. Work with Internal Controls Department to identify deficiencies in existing processes/procedures, the need for new ones, and the extent to which such processes/procedures are being followed. Develop and implement corrective actions with regard to department internal controls as necessary.

Successful candidates will have:

• 1. Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Construction Management, BS Engineering or Verified Turnaround Management Experience.
• 2. Ten plus years of chemical, petrochemical plant experience required.
• 3. Strong oral and written communication skills required. Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with personnel of all backgrounds.
• 4. Strong management skills required, including team leading, decision making, prioritizing and technical skills required.
• 5. Capable of acquiring, maintaining, and possessing a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• 6. The ability to prove drug and alcohol free at random or for cause.
• 7. Must comply with all Company policies and procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position.

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Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process As part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job-related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools support but do not replace human decision-making, and all final employment decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team and/or hiring managers exercising independent judgment.

JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK We are a global leader in transforming natural gas into nitrogen. The chemical processes we use ensure we have the nitrogen we need to support life on earth - from fertilizer that feeds the crops that feed the world to products that remove harmful emissions from industrial activities. We are always seeking bright, ethical and resourceful professionals that have achieved a high level of success in their respective fields. Individuals who want to be a part of a strong, financially secure company; who believe in our values, are committed to what we do, and embrace our future. At CF Industries we take great pride in who we are, what we do and the talented people that work for us. Our values extend to our employment and hiring practices. We are committed to doing it right for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We believe that We do it Right. We do it Well. We execute as a Team. We take a long term view.