Senior Mechanical Planner

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High school diploma or equivalent
• •Minimum 10 years' experience working with fixed equipment
• •Minimum 3 years' experience working with rotating equipment
• •Minimum 3 years' experience in Turnaround planning
• •Scheduling knowledge
• •Strong mechanical knowledge with a solid understanding of rotating equipment and associated maintenance practices
• •Demonstrated ability to accurately estimate labor, materials, tools, and resource requirements to develop executable work plans
• •Proficient in maintenance planning systems (SAP/Maximo or similar CMMS) and standard work management processes
• •Strong understanding of production and processing operations, including materials, equipment, quality control, and cost optimization
• •Knowledge of business and management principles related to planning, resource allocation, and coordination of work activities
• •Familiarity with applicable regulations, codes, and industry standards governing maintenance and turnaround activities
• •Highly organized with strong planning and time management skills; able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple competing demands
• •Detail-oriented with the ability to identify errors, minimize rework, and ensure high-quality planning outputs
• •Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate options and make sound decisions based on risk, cost, and operational impact
• •Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors
• •Strong active listening and verbal communication skills to clearly convey technical information and understand stakeholder needs
• •Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and engage diverse groups of people
• •Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and other digital tools required for planning, reporting, and communication
• •Strong analytical capability for cost tracking, reporting, and performance improvement activities
• •Dependable and self-motivated, consistently demonstrating accountability, responsiveness to direction, and a commitment to continuous improvement
• •Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to manage changing priorities, tight deadlines, and dynamic turnaround environments
• •Maintains a high level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information
• •Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
• •Outstanding proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• •The ability to lift and/or move more than 20 pounds occasionally
• •Requires sitting, standing, and walking for extensive periods of time
• •Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours
• •Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• •The ability to work with a moderate noise level in the work environment is required
• •Ability to effectively communicate through various means
• •Rotating 4/10 schedule Monday –6:00am – 4:30pm
• •May work additional hours and days, including weekends and holidays as required

Desired Qualifications

• •Demonstrated intermediate Excel knowledge
• •SAP/Maximo experience