CONTROL VALVE TURNAROUND PLANNER

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ YEARS AS A CONTROL VALVE PLANNER
• 5+ YEARS OF CONTROL VALVE TECHNICIAN MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE and/or control valve maintenance planning
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, valve specifications, and location plans
• Experience preparing and reviewing test/work packages for issuance to the field
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, SAP, and Primavera P6
• Ability to QA/QC work packages after work completion
• Understanding of Preventive Maintenance programs and ability to translate PM requirements into work packages

POSITION DETAILS

• Location: Port Arthur, TX
• Local candidates preferred
• Planning schedule: 40 hours per week
• Turnaround execution schedule: 7 x 12-hour shifts
• Planning phase: August 2026 - July 2027
• Execution phase: January 2028 - March 2028
• Travel: May be required up to 25-35%, depending on projects
• Required PPE: Hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and FRC clothing

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Effectively interact with multi-functional areas including Planning, Scheduling, Engineering, Logistics, Purchasing, Finance, and Quality.
• Understand control valve construction and workflow processes.
• Understand and apply applicable company quality standards.
• Accurately perform other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with development of the control valve work scope.
• Identify, scope, and produce construction work packages for execution.
• Read BOMs and identify parts required for valve overhauls.
• Perform and lead field walks for site verification and completion of control valve surveys.
• Provide leadership in risk management, contractor safety, and mitigation of safety issues in operations.
• Organize materials through expediting, obtaining pricing, and ensuring correct parts are available for each job.
• Create detailed planning activities in Cleopatra for each work order using planning templates as applicable. Activities include individual tasks, manpower, durations, and assigned discipline.
• Provide daily schedule updates during outage execution.
• Create job planning packages for each work order for internal and external distribution, including bid events and contractor field personnel. Packages may include photographs, P&IDs, BOMs, tools, safe work procedures, applicable standards, and QC requirements.
• Support the Management of Change process by recognizing plant changes and completing required documentation and recommendations in a timely manner.
• Communicate scope, revisions, and activity breakdowns effectively to other groups.
• Maintain and communicate high housekeeping standards in assigned areas and job sites, including formal inspections.
• Complete closeout and documentation in accordance with applicable standards and procedures.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Willingness to work a wide variety of scheduled days and hours while following strict fatigue-management guidelines.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Work professionally and harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors, management, support personnel, program participants, and business-related personnel.
• Maintain a positive and constructive approach to resolving problems and conflicts.
• Accept direction, criticism, and supervision.
• Remain calm in demanding situations.
• Work within and promote a teamwork philosophy.
• Use time effectively and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Perform efficiently and reliably across the responsibilities of the position.

REQUIRED ABILITIES AND CONDUCT

• Ability to achieve State-mandated certifications, TWIC, and other requirements as deemed necessary.
• Ability to pass a criminal background investigation and applicable pre-employment, reasonable-cause, periodic, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
• Prioritize the "Zero is achievable" safety policy in words and actions to protect self, others, and the environment.
• Maintain high ethical standards and do not compromise on worker safety or regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrate positive, supportive, and cooperative behavior when interacting with co-workers, supervisors, and management.
• Maintain confidentiality of written and verbal company information.