Lead Planner Turnaround

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities. Reimagine What’s Possible  Purpose This key position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and preparing all maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification activities associated with various assets of BHIG including but not limited to SATORP, SASREF, Jubail Industrial Gases Hub [JIGH], reporting directly to Project Controls Manger in Operation Project Management Team. The Lead Planner TAR will focus on developing and implementing Turnaround plans such that the equipment integrity and plant reliability is maintained at the lowest sustainable cost to BHIG, consistent with the facility’s asset management plan. Nature & Scope The Candidate Will Be Responsible For • Coordinate for the development, execution, and management of SATORP /SASREF/JIGH TAR with range of $5M to $50M. • Coordinate for the development, planning and execution of diverse brownfield projects ranging from $25K-$5M plant improvements. • Coordinate and work with cross-functional teams through all TARs /Projects phases, including scope development, technical bid evaluation, execution of final handover to operations team. • Support and work with Project Controls Manager to develop and implement strategic TAR/Project execution plans, ensuring alignment with BHIG's goals and stakeholder expectations • Utilize advanced project management tools to monitor progress, maintain budgets, and adhere to schedules • Collaborate with internal departments to ensure compliance with safety regulations and BHIG's zero-injury objective • Negotiate contracts and resolve disputes effectively throughout project lifecycles • Conduct thorough project evaluations and "lessons learned" sessions to drive operational excellence Principal Accountabilities Safety and Compliance • Ensure all activities comply with company HSE standards and statutory regulations. • Actively lead, participate, and support all BHIG safety programs, safe work practices, good housekeeping, and environmental compliance. • Responsible to ensure all the EH&S standards/procedures are followed along with best industrial practice throughout the life cycle of turnaround including shutdowns. • Provide support to review safety plans for all outages work to be carried out and ensure its execution • Incorporate risk assessments and mitigation plans into work packages. • Participate in HAZOP, SIMOPS, and safety reviews. Quality: • Prepare the KPIs for quality compliance for all the turnaround under BHIG. • Review the Quality plan along with other discipline leads and ensure all the required formats / ITP / QP are reviewed and approved from authorized parties. • Support QA/QC organization to implement the QA/QC plan for all the Turnaround and projects being executed during the outages. Turnaround Planning • Support the planning team to oversee, implement, maintain, and support the continued development of enterprise management tools such as Primavera P3, P6, MS project etc. and contract management tools. • Support and review the manpower and equipment histogram and provide the guidance inline with scope definition. • Work with planning team to identify the critical path and define all the necessary actions to control critical path during planning and execution phase. • Work with other stakeholders for the material identification, procurement and on time availability before execution • Develop detailed work scopes and job plans for turnaround activities. • Prepare work packages, procedures, manpower requirements, and execution strategies. • Scope of work • Drawings and P&IDs • Safety requirements • Material take-offs (MTO) • Quality and inspection requirements • Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) as required. • Conduct site surveys and field verification to validate job requirements. • Support development of turnaround schedules and resource-loaded plans. • Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Inspection, and Contractors. • Identify critical path activities and optimize execution sequences. Resource and Material Management • Estimate labor, equipment, tools, and material requirements. • Ensure procurement and availability of materials before turnaround execution. • Coordinate contractor mobilization and site logistics. Cost Control • Assist in developing turnaround budgets and cost estimates. • Monitor planning-related costs and identify optimization opportunities. • Support post-turnaround cost reviews and lessons learned. Post-Turnaround Activities • Participate in turnaround reviews. • Capture lessons learned and update planning standards. • Support close-out documentation and reporting Hands-on Project Management • Take a proactive, hands-on approach to project execution • Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, from scope development to commissioning • Ensure safe and successful execution of projects in the field. • Utilize project metrics to monitor progress effectively • Hold EPC contractors accountable for maintaining budget and schedule • Develop and implement specific project execution strategies Stakeholder Communication • Communicate project strategies and status to all stakeholders, including upper management • Collaborate with various departments (operations, finance, supply chain, safety) to ensure alignment and compliance TAR/Project Documentation • Oversee project documentation, ensuring all necessary records are maintained and updated • Manage project close-out documentation and handover to operations Technology Integration • Utilize ERP systems (preferably SAP) and project management tools (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project) effectively • Cross-functional Collaboration • Work closely with various departments to ensure integrated project delivery • Coordinate with Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases (BHIG) internal technical resources on complex issues Minimum Requirements And Qualifications • Engineering or other technical graduate degrees (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical). • 8-12 years’ experience in industrial gases, oil and gas, and/or petrochemical industry. • ERP (SAP) project development and Implementation experience is preferred. • Proven track record in the chemical, oil and gas, or petrochemical industry in project execution, engineering management, or construction management. Experience in a multi-national company with excellent EHS performance/culture is highly desirable • Must be s

Coordinate for the development, execution, and management of TAR with range of $5M to $50M. Coordinate for the development, planning and execution of diverse brownfield projects ranging from $25K-$5M plant improvements. Coordinate and work with cross-functional teams through all TARs /Projects phases, including scope development, technical bid evaluation, execution of final handover to operations team. Support and work with Project Controls Manager to develop and implement strategic TAR/Project execution plans. Utilize advanced project management tools to monitor progress, maintain budgets, and adhere to schedules. Collaborate with internal departments to ensure compliance with safety regulations and BHIG's zero-injury objective. Negotiate contracts and resolve disputes effectively throughout project lifecycles. Conduct thorough project evaluations and "lessons learned" sessions to drive operational excellence. Safety and Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with company HSE standards and statutory regulations. Actively lead, participate, and support all BHIG safety programs, safe work practices, good housekeeping, and environmental compliance. Responsible to ensure all the EH&S standards/procedures are followed along with best industrial practice throughout the life cycle of turnaround including shutdowns. Provide support to review safety plans for all outages work to be carried out and ensure its execution. Incorporate risk assessments and mitigation plans into work packages. Participate in HAZOP, SIMOPS, and safety reviews. Turnaround Planning: Support the planning team to oversee, implement, maintain, and support the continued development of enterprise management tools such as Primavera P3, P6, MS project etc. and contract management tools. Support and review the manpower and equipment histogram and provide the guidance inline with scope definition. Work with planning team to identify the critical path and define all the necessary actions to control critical path during planning and execution phase. Work with other stakeholders for the material identification, procurement and on time availability before execution. Develop detailed work scopes and job plans for turnaround activities. Prepare work packages, procedures, manpower requirements, and execution strategies. Scope of work; Drawings and P&IDs; Safety requirements; Material take-offs (MTO); Quality and inspection requirements; Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) as required. Conduct site surveys and field verification to validate job requirements. Support development of turnaround schedules and resource-loaded plans. Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Inspection, and Contractors. Identify critical path activities and optimize execution sequences. Resource and Material Management: Estimate labor, equipment, tools, and material requirements. Ensure procurement and availability of materials before turnaround execution. Coordinate contractor mobilization and site logistics. Cost Control: Assist in developing turnaround budgets and cost estimates. Monitor planning-related costs and identify optimization opportunities. Support post-turnaround cost reviews and lessons learned. Post-Turnaround Activities: Participate in turnaround reviews. Capture lessons learned and update planning standards. Support close-out documentation and reporting. Hands-on Project Management: Take a proactive, hands-on approach to project execution. Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, from scope development to commissioning. Ensure safe and successful execution of projects in the field. Utilize project metrics to monitor progress effectively. Hold EPC contractors accountable for maintaining budget and schedule. Develop and implement specific project execution strategies. Stakeholder Communication: Communicate project strategies and status to all stakeholders, including upper management. Collaborate with various departments (operations, finance, supply chain, safety) to ensure alignment and compliance. TAR/Project Documentation: Oversee project documentation, ensuring all necessary records are maintained and updated. Manage project close-out documentation and handover to operations. Technology Integration: Utilize ERP systems (preferably SAP) and project management tools (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project) effectively. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to ensure integrated project delivery. Coordinate with Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases (BHIG) internal technical resources on complex issues.