Job Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
1. Integrated Planning & Scheduling
- 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
2. Progress Tracking & Reporting
- 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
3. Constraints & Risk Management
- Maintain a centralized constraints log with clear ownership and deadlines
- Track and escalate critical issues impacting schedule delivery
- Ensure timely resolution with proper documentation
4. Scope & Change Control
- Manage scope change register and assess impact on schedule/resources
- Ensure approved changes are reflected in planning and reporting tools
5. Stakeholder & Contractor Coordination
- Support governance routines (weekly readiness, daily execution reviews)
- Coordinate inputs across operations, HSSE, procurement, and engineering teams
- Monitor contractor performance and progress reporting
6. Tie-in & Project Integration
- Manage tie-in activities during TA windows
- Track readiness requirements and integrate into overall schedule
7. Contractor Controls & Contract Support
- 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