Soft Craft Specialist

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

Planning Phase

• Conduct field walkdowns to verify project scope, materials, and work requirements.
• Photograph equipment and job sites and develop detailed work packages using the planning tool.
• Plan and estimate soft craft activities, including painting, insulation, scaffolding, and related work.
• Verify paint and insulation specifications for assigned jobs.
• Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance to arrange scaffold installation or insulation removal needed for field verification.
• Review contractor quotations for accuracy and validate proposed scope.
• Partner with the scheduler to develop job logic, sequencing, and execution plans.

Execution Phase

• Serve as the Area Coordinator during project execution.
• Coordinate and oversee all soft craft contractors working within the assigned area.
• Monitor contractor progress and ensure work status is accurately reflected in daily reporting.
• Partner with the scheduler to track productivity and maintain schedule adherence.
• Ensure contractors comply with all site safety requirements and company policies.
• Monitor contractor staffing levels to ensure resources align with workload.
• Coordinate with Inspection to identify additional or discovery work.
• Complete Additional Work Requests (AWRs), delay documentation, and other required reports.
• Participate in daily turnover and rollover meetings and provide status updates on assigned work.

Ongoing Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Continuously evaluate turnaround planning and execution practices and recommend process improvements.
• Support maintenance activities and capital projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required to support turnaround and maintenance operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial experience in soft crafts, maintenance, turnaround planning, field coordination, or a related discipline within the energy, refining, petrochemical, or industrial manufacturing industry.
• Experience coordinating contractors and field activities during turnarounds or maintenance events preferred.
• Strong understanding of scaffolding, insulation, painting, and other soft craft disciplines.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, work permits, technical manuals, and safety procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and perform effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Work both indoors and outdoors around industrial process equipment in varying weather conditions.
• Climb ladders and work at elevated heights as required.
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift materials and equipment.
• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly and move or transport loads up to 75 pounds.
• Apply up to 100 ft-lbs. of torque using hand tools and equipment.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including emergency breathing apparatus when necessary.
• Respond to visual and audible alarms and safely navigate active industrial work environments.
• Ability to work overtime, respond to call-outs, and travel domestically as needed.
• Must reside or be willing to relocate within one hour of the assigned reporting location.