Planner

Company: INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference? Job title Planner Location Chocolate Bayou Works – Alvin, TX Closing date August 9, 2022 Organizational Context and Job Purpose The Olefins & Polymers USA division of INEOS is one of the largest producers of olefins and polyolefins in North America. From its manufacturing locations at Chocolate Bayou and the Battleground Manufacturing Complex, it is a merchant marketer of butadiene, ethylene, polypropylene and high-density polyethylene with annual revenue of over $4b. The Chocolate Bayou Site is located in Southeastern Texas about 40 miles South of Houston and consists of two Olefins units that produce approximately 3bn pounds/year of ethylene, 2 Polypropylene units that produce approximately 800m pounds/ year of polypropylene, and the Light Ends storage & transfer facilities at Stratton Ridge. The Maintenance Execution Planner is accountable for the thorough and accurate planning of maintenance work, ensuring all planned activities are performed proactively, in a safe and environmentally sound manner, assuring compliance with established codes, procedures, and good work practices, and for identifying cost-effective means of completing necessary work, prior to the start of maintenance work activities for the area. This work includes the development of planned job packages and reusable job plans for maintenance work. The Maintenance Execution Planner is responsible for visiting the specified job site to identify the scope of work, planning and estimating all resources required to perform specific jobs. He/she also requisitions all needed material and external services. The planner works closely with the department requesting the work as well as those performing work to ensure adequate detail has been provided. The planner references plant equipment specifications to determine proper repair methods and proper material purchases. The Maintenance Execution Planner will create detailed work packages for each job being planned. This package will include all information needed for the craftsmen to efficiently execute the work, i.e., estimated man hours and duration for each step, P&IDs, pictures, drawings, bill of materials, plot plans, tools, equipment and logical progression of work. Responsibilities AND Accountabilities Accountability 1: SHE Stewardship The position is accountable for understanding and putting into practice the INEOS 20 Principles. Additionally, this position has a special responsibility to cascade the understanding of these principles throughout the craft teams that execute maintenance activities in the field. Remains in compliance with CBW SHE policies and procedures. Ensures that job plans comply with and reflect all requirements established in CBW SHE policies and procedures. Promotes and demonstrates safe behaviors through personal participation in SHE activities including incident investigations, HAZOP's, audits, observations, housekeeping and in reviewing other group’s safety incidents and near misses. Ensure SHE delivery, compliance and self-verification processes for departmental maintenance activities. Accountability 2: Planning Phase Develop top quality and reusable job plans which are accurate for the task(s) and are conducive to efficient work execution. Key Job Plan elements include: Required skill crafts and accurate work duration(s) Required tools and equipment to properly execute the work Optimal sequencing logic between operational steps Requisitions for necessary parts and materials via the Procurement department Re-usable task lists for repetitive jobs Accurate/updated Bills of Material (BOM's) where appropriate Special instructions and required documentation such as IFC information, QA/QC needs, piping schematics, etc. Manage maintenance orders such that they are planned and worked in accord with one another where possible to optimize scaffolding and resource use. Ensure maintenance work orders are created with correct entry data and cost settlement information Coordinate activities on purchases and deliveries through the Procurement department. When appropriate, conduct field walk through with engineers or draftsmen to ensure proper routing of piping in the field. Research repairable and non-stock parts to ensure availability and adjust inventory as required. Accountability 3: Execution Phase Support the execution of the work in the field, which includes contractor onboarding, monitoring progress and quality, drive the safety and housekeeping. Solicit feedback on executed job plans and make necessary changes to ensure that planning and work efficiency continue to improve. In role as Job Rep, follow the work planned through execution (see Job Rep job description) Ensure direct involvement in all decisions concerning contractor overtime. Verify the need and lack of alternatives to avoid overtime. Gain and maintain competent person excavation certification to allow inspection of excavations requiring an entry permit on a daily basis or after a rain. Ensure excavation permits are completed properly and excavations are shored up properly. Lead and insure that JSA’s are completed on all unusual maintenance work taking place. Accountability 4: Operate Phase Use feedback from completed maintenance work efforts to continuously improve and update reusable job plans Participate in job debriefs and Lessons Learned sessions to assist in identifying issues and solutions to drive continuous improvement Resolve material issues on maintenance work orders that have been cancelled after material has been ordered or purchased. Other SHE management Skills & Knowledge Required Education/Experience High School diploma or GED minimum. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance planning, maintenance execution, TAR execution, or chemical plant/refinery operations. Must be strong in piping, vessels, towers, heat exchangers, and other fixed equipment. Must have experience overseeing contractor field labor during execution. Preferred: Prior responsibility for facilitating maintenance planning/execution functions/practices. Possess the skills of a change agent. Leadership capability - demonstrates influence and collaboration skills between multiple individuals and departments. Skills/Competencies Exceptionally strong communications skills both written and oral; personal drive; sense of urgency; and problem-solving abilities Ability to work across all disciplines and throughout the organization in a persuasive and credible manner. Demonstrated success in implementing maintenance planning/scheduling processes/procedures. Strong technical knowledge of materials, equipment, its design and function. Ability to read and create drawings of piping systems with corresponding bills of materials for piping and components. Ability to open, print and read engineering drawings, such as P&ID’s and equipment drawings. Ability to visualize necessary repairs and communicate best practices with management and plant employees. Ability to read, understand and follow technical specifications. Exposure to various mechanical repairs and techniques, such as welding and piping fabrication and repair, heat exchanger repair, painting and insulation processes, scaffolding, etc. Strong knowledge of SAP and Microsoft products including Excel. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work with diverse groups in sometimes time-compressed situations to gain consensus and a clear path forward. Ability to work with colleagues, operators, and persons in different disciplines. Comfortable with all levels in the local organization. Influences others to gain support Motivates and engages contractor employees through effective communication A strong knowledge of the site safety polices, be a safety champion by leading safety meeting, completing BSP’s, and coaching people you have oversight of Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance. On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.