Turnaround Event Leader

Requirements

B.S. degree Engineering

Minimum Of 3 Yrs Experience In Industry

The Turnaround Event Leader (Event Leader) is responsible for managing a specific maintenance turnaround (TA) project. The Event Leader’s primary duty in the Front End Loading (FEL) stages of the TA is to ensure that key activities are completed on time. Some of these activities will be completed by the leader while other will be delegated. The specific activities and milestones that need to be adhered to are described in the current TA team RACI chart. However those activities are not meant to be all inclusive of the position during the FEL stages. During execution the Event Leader is responsible for daily turnaround activities being completed safely and on schedule in a cost-effective manner. This requires the leader to oversee, communicate with, and hold accountable the TA team on a daily basis.

• Must have a level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft Programs
• Knowledge and understanding of FEL and Execution KPIs defined in the Huntsman Management Control and Reporting System for turnarounds that will be the basis for controlling the event.
• Proactive Nature. Must be able to predict potential problem areas, and ensure contingency plans are developed.
• Effective leadership skills, including the ability to direct and supervise personnel
• Good communications and presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate activities and resolve conflicts between various departments to ensure work plans are executed in a safe and efficient manner
• Must have strong negotiating skills to cost-effectively secure contracts with outside contractors and resources
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Have practical knowledge of maintenance, production, planning and scheduling processes obtained through experience and technical training
• Must be detail oriented and ensure all phases of turnaround plans and schedules are correct
• Proficient at developing and conducting meetings for large groups
• Good problem solving skills
• Effective training and coaching skills
• Must have good computer skills and be proficient at capturing data for historical purposes, and presenting data to management
• Ability to work with contract employees that are not directly under their supervision
  
  

Accountability

• Ensure team is competent and follows documented process in reviewing and challenging job plans, schedules, and estimates to produce “best in class” performance.
• Ensure team provides timely and valuable constructability input during FEL process.
• Review, challenge, agree and accept ownership of final plan, schedule and cost estimate.
• Provide input to execution strategies, contractor selection and constructability reviews.
• Develop cost-efficient and safe logistics plan for all turnarounds.
• Ensure contractor performance is managed effectively to meet agreed schedule and budget.
• Plans and co-ordinates the utilization of turnaround execution resources.
• Manages crafts in the field via the execution team.
• Monitors and maintains safety objectives.
• Ensures systems, processes and procedures required to support Turnaround Execution activities are effective and efficiently applied.
• Utilizes agreed KPIs to measure and drive performance improvements associated with all aspects of execution activity.
• Ensures compliance with execution plan & site standards and procedures for all project activities.
• Ensure that completion and handover activities provide a seamless transfer of completed Turnarounds.
• Provide decisions across event in Execution Stage for site equipment, off-site repairs, shop and craft resources.
• Develop and gain alignment with event close-out punch list.
• Provide input into post-turnaround evaluation and lessons learned process.
• Manage the Turnaround Execution Foreman for: Skills development, consistency in using documented processes, driving contractor performance, coordinating HR activities.
• Provide input to and manage the TA team during the FEL and execution phases.
• Establish cut-off date for submitting jobs to the job lists
• Schedule and conduct pre-turnaround meetings for upcoming turnarounds
• Ensure pre-turnaround activities are accomplished in a timely manner
• Assist planning department with technical issues by providing recommendations or utilizing available plant resources.
• Manage Change requests to turnaround job lists
• Ensure appropriate manpower loading for turnarounds
• Update and provide site-wide list of contacts for key personnel during turnaround event
• Coordinate turnaround activities with all departments and outside contractors
• Contact appropriate technical resources for assistance as needed.
• Identify and resolve barriers encountered during turnarounds
• Ensure measurement of key performance indicators (KPIs) for turnarounds
• Conduct and participate in status meetings leading to and during execution
• Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
• Assists other employees in accomplishment of Huntsman Company Goals.
• Participates in and completes company-required training programs.
• Participates in Environmental, Health and Safety initiatives as set forth by company.
• Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and an ability to work extra hours if needed. If applicable, ability to work overtime may be needed to ensure required staffing capacity to meet daily production objectives.

Salary : $47,800 - $60,500