TA/SD Integrated Planning & Control Planner

We are seeking a highly skilled TA/SD Integrated Schedule & Control Planner to lead and manage the turnaround/shutdown (TA/SD) planning and controls system. This role is responsible for maintaining a single integrated master schedule, driving progress control, and ensuring disciplined execution across all stakeholders.

• Develop and manage the TA/SD master schedule with clear logic, milestones, and critical path
• Maintain baseline schedules, revisions, and phased execution plans
• Produce look-ahead plans (4–8 weeks readiness; daily during shutdown)
• Integrate contractor scope, dependencies, and execution sequencing

• Establish a standardized progress measurement system
• Monitor planned vs. actual progress and perform variance analysis
• Prepare daily controls reports and milestone updates
• Forecast completion timelines and restart readiness

• Maintain a centralized constraints log with clear ownership and deadlines
• Track and escalate critical issues impacting schedule delivery
• Ensure timely resolution with proper documentation

• Manage scope change register and assess impact on schedule/resources
• Ensure approved changes are reflected in planning and reporting tools

• Support governance routines (weekly readiness, daily execution reviews)
• Coordinate inputs across operations, HSSE, procurement, and engineering teams
• Monitor contractor performance and progress reporting

• Manage tie-in activities during TA windows
• Track readiness requirements and integrate into overall schedule

• Track contractor progress, performance metrics, and mobilization
• Maintain variation order (VO) and claim documentation records
• Provide support for contract administration (non-approval role)

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Have any of below certifications will be an advantage:
  • Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
  • Reliability / Asset Management
  • Project Management (preferred)

• Strong knowledge of maintenance planning (static & rotating equipment)
• Familiar with TA/shutdown planning concepts and execution controls
• Experience with EAM systems (work orders, job plans, scheduling)
• Excellent coordination, reporting, and stakeholder management skills
• Minimum 8 years in industrial maintenance (O&G, chemical, refining, utilities) and minimum 3 years in planning, scheduling, or workpack development
• Proven experience in:
  • Schedule management & backlog control
  • Materials coordination and planning governance
  • Weekly schedule compliance reporting

• Exposure to contractor scope planning (scaffolding, insulation, cleaning, NDT)
• Hands-on understanding of equipment maintenance planning