About us
Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.
Purpose
The Mechanical Turnaround Planner will be responsible for developing detailed mechanical work plans to support the successful execution of the project while adhering to site safety, quality, cost, and schedule expectations. The primary focus of the role will be planning mechanical installation, maintenance, and construction activities associated with the project. As project planning needs are achieved, the planner will also support preparation and planning activities for upcoming plant outages and turnaround events.
The position will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Construction Management, Contractors, and Project Teams to ensure work packages are properly developed, materials are identified and procured, resources are estimated, and execution risks are minimized.
This position is based onsite in Geismar, Louisiana with an anticipated initial duration of one year and a 4/10 work schedule.
Outage and Turnaround Planning
Key Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive mechanical work packages to support project execution.
- Review engineering deliverables including drawings, specifications, P&IDs, equipment data sheets, and construction work scopes.
- Perform field walk-downs to validate scope, access requirements, material needs, and execution strategies.
- Develop detailed job plans including labor estimates, equipment requirements, tools, permits, scaffolding, insulation, and specialty contractor needs.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, and Operations to identify and resolve scope conflicts or execution constraints.
- Support project scheduling activities through development of planning deliverables and schedule logic.
- Identify long-lead materials and support procurement efforts to ensure project readiness.
- Assist with contractor scope development, bid package preparation, and execution planning.
- Support development of outage and turnaround mechanical work scopes.
- Prepare work packages for equipment inspections, repairs, replacements, and modifications.
- Assist with scope challenge and optimization efforts to improve outage execution efficiency.
- Develop detailed resource, material, and duration estimates for outage activities.
- Coordinate mechanical planning activities with Operations, Reliability, Inspection, and Maintenance organizations.
- Support shutdown, maintenance, and startup planning activities as required.
General Responsibilities
- Ensure all planning activities comply with site safety requirements, Responsible Care expectations, and maintenance work processes.
- Utilize Maximo, Primavera P6, SAP, or other site management systems to support planning activities.
- Participate in risk assessments, constructability reviews, and pre-job planning sessions.
- Maintain planning documentation and records in accordance with site procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning effectiveness, work execution, and cost management.
- Provide planning support during project execution and outage events as needed.
What you will bring
Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of mechanical maintenance, construction, turnaround, or project planning experience in a refinery, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, or similar industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, piping systems, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, valves, and mechanical equipment.
- Experience developing job plans, estimates, work packages, and contractor scopes.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, and engineering documents.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and maintenance management systems.
- Experience supporting capital projects and turnaround events.
- Knowledge of site work management processes and contractor management practices.
Preferred
- Experience with Maximo and Primavera P6.
- Previous experience as a Maintenance Planner, Turnaround Planner, Mechanical Supervisor, or Construction Planner.
Key Success Measures
- Development of complete, executable mechanical work packages for project activities.
- Achievement of project planning milestones and readiness targets.
- Effective identification and mitigation of execution risks.
- Accurate labor, material, and contractor estimates.
- Successful transition of planning efforts to support 2027 outage and turnaround preparation.
- Strong safety performance and adherence to site planning and work management processes.
Moving forward together
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.
And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
