Air Products: Turnaround Planner

Req No. 2726BR
Job Title TURNAROUND PLANNER
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Global Operations
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Turnaround Planner for its support services group based in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

This position provides the necessary support to coordinate, facilitate, and direct the short and long term turnaround planning, scheduling and field execution efforts, to ensure that turnaround services are consistently delivered and executed in an efficient, safe and cost-effective manner in support of the strategic initiatives of the global maintenance organization.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. Develop safety plans for all outage work to be carried out and insure its execution.
2. Lead & Coordinate the planning effort with the appropriate plant contacts to identify upcoming events/ plant turnarounds and develop a timetable for turns within the area of responsibility.
3. Develop cost estimates, evaluate bid proposals, create plans, prepare detailed schedules (manpower, materials, equipment, tools, etc), implement tracking programs and report progress.
4. Responsible for the coordination of all Air Products & Contractor work activities for the duration of the outage. This includes detailed scope preparation of manpower, materials, equipment & tools, in addition to conducting a walk-through on-site, to ensure scope is understood by all parties.
5. Develop standard job plans for repeatable activities to include; specifications, drawings, mobile equipment, materials, labor, safety/environmental requirements, special tools and any other special or additional instructions needed; Issue job packages prior to the start of each turn; Update information to reflect actual during post turnaround activity.
6. Produce progress reports during turnaround events & conduct post outage critiques to identify shortfalls & improvement opportunities.
7. Responsible for monitoring and reporting of safety, cost, key work highlights, schedule progress, and efficiency of work performed during turnarounds.
8. Responsible for minimizing total cost by maximizing manpower capabilities and promoting continuous improvement.
9. Responsible for maintaining records and historical data of repairs and frequency within the computerized maintenance system.
10. Responsible for ensuring that maintenance best practices & procedures are consistently applied and followed in order to maintain the highest quality on repairs and replacements.
11. Ensures that Management Of Change requirements (MOC’s ) are in place for all activities & that any changes, modifications or upgrades are documented and approved prior to implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be a self-starter with a solid work history and excellent references along with the ability to work in a team oriented environment.

Education: High school diploma with preferred relative technical school or college degree. Relative experience will be given strong consideration in lieu of formal education.

Experience: Five (5) plus years in the petrochemical and manufacturing industry with strong technical background and experience in electrical, instrumentation or mechanical craft activities. Prior multi-discipline planning experience required.

SKILLS:
1) Flexible, ability to multi task, self motivated & willing to travel.
2) Strong computer and problem solving skills.
3) Strong knowledge of equipment & maintenance work processes.
4) Understanding of the technical content of maintenance work - work scopes, materials, tools, time, craft estimates, and other information required to develop coherent job plans.
5) Understanding of the logistics of maintenance work implementation, including resource allocation, job prioritization, materials and equipment coordination, work sequencing, inter / intra craft coordination.
6) Strong work ethic, organizational and people skills.
7) A passion for driving excellence.
8) Ability to be self-directed and achieve optimal results with minimal guidance.
9) Influencing skills to identify and market opportunities to enhance planning and scheduling processes
10) Strong oral & written communication skills.
11) Knowledge of Maintenance software- SAP a must.
12) Experience with project management software (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project) a plus.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

Air Products offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays/vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, pension and 401K plans.

To apply, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. Apply specifically to Job Req 2726BR.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic


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