Mechanical Turnaround Planner III

About the role

The Mechanical Turnaround Planner will support the successful execution of the DeNOx Project at Worley, a global energy, chemicals, and resources expert headquartered in Australia. This role works closely with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Construction Management, Contractors, and Project Teams to ensure proper planning and execution of mechanical installation, maintenance, and construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive mechanical work packages to support DeNOx 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.
• Cover coordination 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.
• Aid in contractor scope development, bid package preparation, and execution planning.

Outage and Turnaround Planning Support (2027)

• Support development of outage and turnaround mechanical work scopes.
• Prepare work packages for equipment inspections, repairs, replacements, and modifications.
• Aid in scope challenge and optimization efforts to improve outage execution efficiency.
• Develop detailed resource, material, and duration estimates for outage activities.
• Cover coordination 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.

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.