Turnaround Planning Specialist

Stepan Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Profit Sharing

Disability Insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Stepan Company, a leading chemical manufacturer, seeks a skilled Maintenance Planner in Kentucky to develop and supervise detailed maintenance plans. You will coordinate with Operations and Engineering, manage work orders, and support shutdowns. Strong CMMS and scheduling experience are essential.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration in a chemically focused environment, with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial maintenance planning, scheduling, or related plant maintenance experience.
• Experience planning mechanical and/or instrumentation maintenance work.
• Knowledge of SAP Maintenance or similar CMMS.
• Experience with Primavera P6 or other scheduling software preferred.
• Ability to read P&IDs, equipment drawings, and technical documents.
• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and coordination skills.
• Experience in chemical, petrochemical, manufacturing, or related industrial environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed maintenance job plans with work steps, labor, materials, tools, equipment, and durations.
• Plan and schedule preventive, corrective, and turnaround maintenance activities.
• Conduct field walkdowns to verify scope and requirements.
• Coordinate parts, materials, contractors, and resources before work begins.
• Update maintenance work orders and schedules in SAP and Primavera P6.
• Coordinate schedules with Operations, Engineering, and project teams.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Support shutdown and turnaround planning and execution.
• Identify risks and communicate concerns to stakeholders.
• Track planning performance and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure plans comply with safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

Coordination

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

SAP Maintenance

Primavera P6

P&IDs reading

Job description

Stepan Company, a leading chemical manufacturer, seeks a skilled Maintenance Planner in Kentucky to develop and supervise detailed maintenance plans. You will coordinate with Operations and Engineering, manage work orders, and support shutdowns. Strong CMMS and scheduling experience are essential.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration in a chemically focused environment, with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.