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What We OfferThe Turnaround Planner prepares turnaround job plans and required resources to ensure that turnaround work is sufficiently prepared for a safe, effective and efficient execution.
Major Responsibilities
Responsible for creating detail work packages for Maintenance, inspection and repair activities to be performed during the turnaround.
Perform walkthroughs, collect and review documentation, meet with asset engineers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders for task clarity.
Prepare job plans with accurate Bill of Material, following Covestro specifications and standards.
Responsible for planning assigned AWRs (Additional Work Requests), including the ability to plan discovery work that may emerge during turnaround execution.
Ensure that jobs are planned in a timely manner to support the TA preparation schedule.
Responsible for obtaining all the relevant documentation associated with the turnaround scope and assisting TA Planning Lead in preparation for scope review sessions.
Responsible for analyzing Project Issue for Construction (IFC) packages and creating job plans for integrated scope to be executed during the TA event.
Support Scheduling department with inner and outer logic ties for planning and execution optimization
Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning functions by leveraging new technologies and planning tools within the TA process.
Act as backup to Planning Lead position by facilitating weekly planner meetings, scope review sessions, work package validations and onboarding contract planners.
Basic Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent with 12 years working experience in an industrial manufacturing environment with TA experience; OR Associate's degree or equivalent with 7 years working experience in an industrial manufacturing environment with TA experience.
6 years' experience in Turnaround and Maintenance job planning
The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe
Physical Requirements
Ability to climb stairs and work at heights more than 100 feet; ability to climb vertical ladders. Must possess sufficient physical strength to perform requirements in a safe manner without endangering self or fellow workers.
Ability to work at a computer workstation for prolonged durations daily.
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed during Turnaround Execution.
Preferred Qualifications
Turnaround planning
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Effective problem-solving skills
Knowledge & Skills:
Knowledge of fixed equipment, piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, project and rotating equipment planning
Demonstrate ability to read drawings including P&IDs, isometrics, schematics, etc. Effective written and oral communication skills
Effective problem-solving skills
Demonstrate organizational ability.
Demonstrate experience working in collaborative team environment.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Self -motivated, energetic, dependable, honest, and thorough.
Proficient in computer skills (MS Office products)
Knowledgeable with planning tools (Ex: SAP, ROSER, STO)
Working knowledge of Planning activities and how they apply to an execution schedule.
Basic Knowledge of Level, 1, 2, 3, and 4 schedules
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- 12 years working experience in an industrial manufacturing environment with TA experience or associate's degree plus 7 years experience
- 6 years' experience in Turnaround and Maintenance job planning
- Eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Covestro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Covestro and has not been reviewed or approved by Covestro.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — The company publicly commits to pay equity and a transparent compensation structure, signaling consistency across roles and levels. Competitive pay for manufacturing, engineering, and operations is frequently highlighted alongside solid benefits.
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Retirement Support — U.S. offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and additional retirement contributions, plus an employee stock purchase program. The retirement setup is repeatedly described as especially strong, with examples of automatic contributions and generous matching.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holiday observance are standard, complemented by two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Supplemental parental leave and adoption assistance add depth to family support.
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What We Do
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself. The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1, 2 and 3). Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.4 billion in fiscal 2023. At the end of 2023, the company had 48 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents). Data protection information: https://www.covestro.com/en/social-media-privacy-statements
