Full-Time

Turnaround Planner

Posted on 9/15/2025

Eastman Chemical

Eastman Chemical

5,001-10,000 employees

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Longview, TX, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (2)
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Required Skills
SAP Products
Requirements
  • High school diploma or General Education Degree required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in an associated field and/or a minimum of six years refining, manufacturing, or petrochemical experience in maintenance and /or capital projects or turnarounds is an asset
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America
  • Must have a valid motor vehicle Driver’s License
  • Strong preference for a minimum of five years of directly related planning and/or scheduling experience in maintenance, capital projects, or turnarounds
  • Strong preference for experience in refining, manufacturing, or petrochemical environment in maintenance or construction crafts, coordinating execution work groups, project controls, and/or quality control.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for planning, estimating, scheduling, and coordination functions for routine maintenance work, special orders, turnarounds, and other major maintenance jobs
  • Perform detailed planning which includes scope development, job step-outs, identification of support resources, and manpower estimates.
  • Job plans must include development of safety related plans such as special personal protective equipment requirements, fall hazard plans, confined space planning, etc., and will be completed with quality assurance documents and parts on hand staged in the kitting area
  • Collaborate with Turnaround Execution Manager on Quotation Requests, Purchase Requisitions, and Miscellaneous Shipping Orders
  • Prepares estimates for planned work utilizing historical data and professional judgement
  • Prepares budgets, monitors job progress, and cash flow spend on Special Order Requisitions, major maintenance jobs, Capital Repairs, and turnarounds.
  • Ensure SOR approvals are initiated prior to job execution where it is known that the jobs will exceed the SOR amount based on estimates Provide coordination of turnaround activities during the maintenance window
  • Utilizes software packages (such as SAP, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Primavera) and computers to: Access procedures and other information, Access and complete required training, Input and retrieve data, Perform basic math skills including working with fractions, decimals, and currency, Work in a self-directed work environment, Understand and follow written and verbal instructions, procedures, and documented work processes, Follow all safety, environmental, and company rules and policies, Be available for overtime or alternate schedules and work rotating shift as required, Perform other related duties as designated by supervision and as described in department SOPs related to Planning and Scheduling.
Desired Qualifications
  • Technical expertise from formal training and/or work experience in the following areas: Industrial Maintenance, Construction Crafts, Workface Planning Skills (Development of Step-Out Plans for Industrial Maintenance Tasks), Coordinating and Scheduling of Execution Work Groups, Quality Assurance and Quality Control Planning
  • Broad experience with maintenance or construction in a refining, manufacturing, or petrochemical facility
  • Knowledge of job estimating and productivity evaluation methods for maintenance and construction crafts
  • Technical knowledge in work at heights
  • Understanding of critical path scheduling and experience utilizing Primavera or similar scheduling tools
  • Knowledge or process industry related safety and environmental policies and programs
  • Demonstrated commitment to the Behavior Based Safety process
  • Proficient in SAP, Excel, and Access
  • Working knowledge of Primavera P6; Certified P6 basic training module and advanced training module preferred
  • Strong analytical, verbal, and written communications skills
  • Ability to multitask – multiple projects in different phases of planning/execution
  • Ability to communicate clearly and tactfully with a broad range of people
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills working in team environment
  • Ability to plan-ahead and handle many details
  • Self-motivated, proactive, creative, results oriented
  • Detail oriented and demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines
  • Experience working with engineering and procurement contractors

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Kingsport, Tennessee

Founded

1920

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  • Weak cash flow fails to cover debt after new fixed-rate bonds issuance.
  • EU 2023/2055 regulation forces Esmeri reformulations, risks fines by 2027.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Performance Bonus

401(k) Company Match

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

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