On-Board Industrial Solutions is hiring a Mechanical Turnaround Planner!
For immediate consideration please send your resume to
resumes@onboardusa.com
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About Us:
On-Board Industrial Solutions is a total facilities management provider. Focusing on the delivery of maintenance services, HVAC/R, and small capital project support to manufacturing, industrial, chemical, and petro partners including Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and Structural disciplines.
Position Details:
Position Type: Full Time (12 months initially, additional opportunity contingent upon performance and business need)
Job Location: Remote + Site Travel; open to candidates based in Texas or Louisiana
Schedule: M-F 5/8s during planning phase; 7/12s with fatigue days during execution phase (30-45 days)
Benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Life Insurance, 401(k), PTO, and Paid Holidays
Compensation: $55 - $60/hr depending upon experience & qualifications
Drug and background screenings required
The Client: Is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 80 years focused on serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets.
Overview / Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Turnaround Planner to support the planning, coordination, and execution of industrial plant outages and turnarounds. This position will be responsible for developing detailed work packages, coordinating contractors, managing assigned outage scopes, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established quality standards.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mechanical maintenance planning, industrial outages, piping systems, fixed equipment, and contractor oversight. This role requires travel to various industrial facilities and extended work schedules during outage execution.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead assigned portions of outage scope through planning, construction, execution, and closeout.
- Develop detailed scopes of work for assigned work orders, identifying required support disciplines and resources.
- Create comprehensive planning activities for each work order, including individual tasks, Client requirements, estimated durations, and assigned disciplines.
- Develop detailed execution work packages containing P&IDs, piping isometrics, bills of materials (BOMs), photographs, required tools, safety procedures, applicable standards, and quality control requirements.
- Prepare work packages for internal and external distribution, including contractor bidding and field execution.
- Provide daily schedule updates during outage execution and coordinate adjustments as necessary.
- Oversee assigned contractors throughout all outage phases, including safety compliance, field activities, timesheet verification, change orders, and quality control inspections.
- Support the Management of Change (MOC) process by identifying plant modifications and ensuring timely completion of required documentation.
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with established safety procedures, quality standards, and project requirements.
- Conduct routine housekeeping inspections and maintain high standards of jobsite cleanliness and organization.
- Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, operations, and contractor personnel to support successful outage execution.
- Complete required project closeout documentation in accordance with company standards and procedures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical maintenance and/or engineering disciplines, preferably within industrial manufacturing or processing facilities.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Mechanical Planner.
- Demonstrated experience planning and supporting industrial outages, turnarounds, and maintenance activities.
- Previous experience developing detailed execution work packages, including work plans, safety matrices, P&IDs, isometrics, photographs, bills of materials, and supporting documentation.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, piping isometrics, fixed equipment design packages, and piping specifications.
- Working knowledge of ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ASME Section I, and ASME Section VIII.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook.
- Experience using SAP and Primavera P6 for planning, scheduling, and maintenance coordination.
- Strong organizational, planning, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and established operating procedures.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card required.
- Ability to work at heights, climb fixed ladders and stairs, and navigate industrial plant environments.
- Willingness to work extended hours and varying schedules during outage execution in accordance with fatigue management guidelines.
- Ability to travel to various industrial sites as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting mechanical maintenance and turnaround activities involving heat exchangers, pumps, hydrotesting, piping fabrication, and fixed equipment.
- Previous experience providing field oversight and contractor management during industrial outages.
- Familiarity with Management of Change (MOC) processes and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) requirements.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary maintenance and construction activities in operating industrial facilities.
- Previous OSCA/OSHA safety training or willingness to complete site-specific training as required
Work Schedule:
- Standard Schedule: Monday through Friday, five 8-hour shifts (5/8s) outside of outage execution periods.
- Alternate Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts (4/10s) may be required for contractor coordination, subject to prior approval.
- Outage Execution Schedule: Seven 12-hour shifts per week (7/12s), Monday through Sunday, for the duration of the outage.
- Outage Duration: Typically 30–45 days, depending on project scope.
- Travel: Approximately 25–35% annually, with travel potentially reaching 45% depending on turnaround schedules and project assignments.
- Travel during planning phases may be required to conduct site assessments, gather technical information, and develop detailed work scopes.
- On-site presence is required throughout assigned outage execution periods to oversee contractors, monitor safe work practices, and verify QA/QC compliance.
Safety & Working Conditions:
- Required PPE: Hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and flame-resistant clothing (FRC).
- Must maintain strict adherence to all applicable safety policies, procedures, and site-specific requirements.
- Must demonstrate strong safety leadership and a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
- Additional OSCA/OSHA training may be required depending on site-specific requirements.
- Must be able to work effectively in demanding industrial environments while maintaining professionalism, teamwork, and sound judgment.
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On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.
The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”
On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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