Turnaround Supervisor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Review detailed plans and schedule during pre-turnaround phase and make suggestions as needed for improvement.

- Perform field walk-downs with contractors as needed during pre-turnaround phase to ensure scope alignment.

- Serve as material coordinator during pre-turnaround phase ensuring that all delivered materials adhere to the bill of material and meet all specifications.

- Bag and tag all delivered materials during pre-turnaround phase in the absence of a contract material coordinator.

- Serve as turnaround logistics coordinator during pre-turnaround & post-turnaround phase to manage field access, equipment availability, temporary structures and other logistics.

- Develop and maintain overall equipment (cranes, rental equipment, safety equipment, etc.) lists for the turnaround and manage staging, delivery, and pickup.

- Direct and oversee all field work during the turnaround, including mechanical, piping, welding, scaffolding, insulation, and equipment-related activities.

- Serve as the primary field leader ensuring that all jobs are performed safely and in compliance with refinery and regulatory requirements.

- Verify that work is performed according to the details of the work package including drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

- Supervise all maintenance turnaround coordinators (TACO) during turnarounds.

- Work closely with the Turnaround Planner, Scheduler, and Turnaround Supervisor to update progress, identify delays, and recommend corrective actions.

- Communicate progress and issues clearly to the turnaround team including supervision, operations, engineering, inspection, and contractors.

- Ensure adherence to the daily and shift execution schedules to align progress with the overall turnaround plan.

- Track crew performance and productivity; identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies and take corrective actions.

- Coordinate daily work assignments and priorities among multiple contractors and crafts.

- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with refinery safety policies, permits, and procedures.

- Immediately address unsafe behaviors or conditions and lead incident investigations when required.

- Ensure proper housekeeping, site organization, and field discipline is upheld throughout the turnaround.

- Maintain accurate field records, daily reports, and progress updates.

- Ensure all work fronts are properly staffed and supported.

- Verify manpower levels, equipment usage, and materials availability.

- Approve contractor timesheets and daily reports.

- Support final work package completion utilizing punchlist management.

Contribute to lessons-learned sessions to drive future turnaround improvements.

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Majority of time spent in the field within operating units and construction zones.

- Exposure to high noise, heat, and confined spaces with appropriate PPE.

- Extended hours, weekends, and night shifts required during turnaround execution.

Role requires physical activity, including climbing, walking, and standing for long periods.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

- Exemplify the company core values: Respect, Humility, Community, Teamwork, Creativity.

- Ability to work in a team environment.

- Seeks win/win outcomes, has a positive attitude and an objective mindset, strong work ethic, takes initiative, and thinks of new ideas and approaches.

- Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on the business needs of the refinery.

- Has high emotional intelligence and capable of maintaining composure under high-pressure, time-sensitive conditions and be adaptable to a changing work environment.

- Ability to lead with confidence and drives for results.

- Ability to effectively respond to questions from groups of peers and managers in a meeting setting.

- Excellent field leadership and communication skills.

- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound field decisions quickly.

- Deep understanding of safe work practices, permits, and refinery safety procedures.

- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret procedures, P&IDs, isometric drawings, and work packages.

Proficient in schedule interpretation (Primavera P6) and daily coordination reporting.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

- High school diploma or GED required. Technical or trade school education preferred.

- Minimum of 10 years of refinery and/or petrochemical maintenance experience including 5+ years of field supervision in turnaround environments.

- Demonstrated experience leading multi-discipline contractor crews in a turnaround setting.

- Strong knowledge of refinery equipment including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and piping systems.

- Knowledge and experience in application of process industry safety, construction, and maintenance codes, standards, and practices.

- Knowledgable in Microsoft Word & Excel.