Turnaround Supervisor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review detailed plans and schedule during pre-turnaround phase and make suggestions as needed for improvement.
• Perform field walk-downs with contractors as needed during pre-turnaround phase to ensure scope alignment.
• Serve as material coordinator during pre-turnaround phase ensuring that all delivered materials adhere to the bill of material and meet all specifications.
• Bag and tag all delivered materials during pre-turnaround phase in the absence of a contract material coordinator.
• Serve as turnaround logistics coordinator during pre-turnaround & post-turnaround phase to manage field access, equipment availability, temporary structures and other logistics.
• Develop and maintain overall equipment (cranes, rental equipment, safety equipment, etc.) lists for the turnaround and manage staging, delivery, and pickup.
• Direct and oversee all field work during the turnaround, including mechanical, piping, welding, scaffolding, insulation, and equipment-related activities.
• Serve as the primary field leader ensuring that all jobs are performed safely and in compliance with refinery and regulatory requirements.
• Verify that work is performed according to the details of the work package including drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Supervise all maintenance turnaround coordinators (TACO) during turnarounds.
• Work closely with the Turnaround Planner, Scheduler, and Turnaround Supervisor to update progress, identify delays, and recommend corrective actions.
• Communicate progress and issues clearly to the turnaround team including supervision, operations, engineering, inspection, and contractors.
• Ensure adherence to the daily and shift execution schedules to align progress with the overall turnaround plan.
• Track crew performance and productivity; identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies and take corrective actions.
• Coordinate daily work assignments and priorities among multiple contractors and crafts.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with refinery safety policies, permits, and procedures.
• Immediately address unsafe behaviors or conditions and lead incident investigations when required.
• Ensure proper housekeeping, site organization, and field discipline is upheld throughout the turnaround.
• Maintain accurate field records, daily reports, and progress updates.
• Ensure all work fronts are properly staffed and supported.
• Verify manpower levels, equipment usage, and materials availability.
• Approve contractor timesheets and daily reports.
• Support final work package completion utilizing punchlist management.
• Contribute to lessons-learned sessions to drive future turnaround improvements.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Majority of time spent in the field within operating units and construction zones.
• Exposure to high noise, heat, and confined spaces with appropriate PPE.
• Extended hours, weekends, and night shifts required during turnaround execution.
• Role requires physical activity, including climbing, walking, and standing for long periods.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Exemplify the company core values:
  Respect, Humility, Community, Teamwork, Creativity.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Has high emotional intelligence and capable of maintaining composure under high-pressure, time-sensitive conditions and be adaptable to a changing work environment.
• Seeks win/win outcomes, has a positive attitude and an objective mindset, strong work ethic, takes initiative, and thinks of new ideas and approaches.
• Ability to lead with confidence and drives for results.
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on the business needs of the refinery.
• Ability to effectively respond to questions from groups of peers and managers in a meeting setting.
• Excellent field leadership and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound field decisions quickly.
• Deep understanding of safe work practices, permits, and refinery safety procedures.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret procedures, P&IDs, isometric drawings, and work packages.
• Proficient in schedule interpretation (Primavera P6) and daily coordination reporting.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required. Technical or trade school education preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of refinery and/or petrochemical maintenance experience including 5+ years of field supervision in turnaround environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-discipline contractor crews in a turnaround setting.
• Strong knowledge of refinery equipment including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and piping systems.
• Knowledge and experience in application of process industry safety, construction, and maintenance codes, standards, and practices.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word & Excel.

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