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ZymeFlow

Shop Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

Knowledge of refinery turnaround planning, execution, and scheduling. * Experience using semi-automated or automated tools and machines. * Experience working with drains, safety valves etc. is ...

Airswift

I&E Planner

Texas City, TX · On-site

Galveston Bay Refinery Schedule: 5/50 schedule Position Overview This opportunity is suited to an ... This I&E Planner position offers the chance to contribute to maintenance, turnaround, shutdown, and ...

Petro Star

Fixed Equipment Inspector

Valdez, AK · On-site

Annual refinery turnaround support at the North Pole and Valdez refineries. * Routine equipment inspections, including visual and ultrasonic thickness surveys. * Ensures all inspections are planned ...

Petro Star

Fixed Equipment Inspector

Valdez, AK · On-site

Annual refinery turnaround support at the North Pole and Valdez refineries. * Routine equipment inspections, including visual and ultrasonic thickness surveys. * Ensures all inspections are planned ...

Valero

Safety Engineer

Port Arthur, TX · On-site

Work with supervisor on professional and personal development and career planning. * Reduce safety ... Refinery Turnaround experience preferred. Need more reasons to work for a company that is both ...

Valero Energy

Safety Engineer

Port Arthur, TX · On-site

Work with supervisor on professional and personal development and career planning. * Reduce safety ... Refinery Turnaround experience preferred. Need more reasons to work for a company that is both ...

Golden Pass

Construction Liason V - Onsite

Beaumont, TX · On-site

... Planning PHASE. Assist the Maintenance Projects in the same manner as Turnaround and Outages ... Role is Non-DOT. *3-5 must haves: o Field experience running crews in a refinery, chemical plant ...

Evonik

Turn Around Maintenance Coordinator

Mapleton, IL · Hybrid

$83K - $139K/yr

... refine turnaround scopes, identify the critical pathway, and ensure alignment with operational goals. * Review Job Packages: Evaluate job packages developed by planners to confirm comprehensive ...

Turner Industries

Inspector Planner

Plaquemine, LA · On-site

Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related ... paced, turnaround environmentStrong attention to detail and commitment to safety ...

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How much do entry level refinery turnaround planner jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level refinery turnaround planner in the United States is $44.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.58 and $58.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Refinery Turnaround Planner vs Entry Level Maintenance Planner?

AspectEntry Level Refinery Turnaround PlannerEntry Level Maintenance Planner
CredentialsRelevant technical certifications, basic industry knowledgeTechnical certifications, maintenance experience
Work EnvironmentRefinery sites during planned shutdownsMaintenance departments, plant facilities
Industry UsageCommonly used in refinery turnaround projectsUsed across various industrial plants for maintenance planning
Search IntentCompare roles related to refinery shutdown planningCompare roles related to maintenance scheduling

The Entry Level Refinery Turnaround Planner focuses on planning and coordinating refinery shutdowns for maintenance and upgrades, often during scheduled turnarounds. In contrast, the Entry Level Maintenance Planner handles ongoing maintenance scheduling and work order management across industrial facilities. Both roles require technical knowledge and work within industrial environments, but the turnaround planner specializes in large-scale shutdowns, while the maintenance planner manages daily maintenance activities.

What is a turnaround in an entry level refinery turnaround planner?

A turnaround in the context of an entry level refinery turnaround planner refers to a scheduled, planned shutdown of refinery units for maintenance, inspection, and repair work. The planner coordinates activities, schedules resources, and ensures safety protocols are followed to minimize downtime and optimize operational efficiency during the shutdown period.
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Turnaround Planner

Semiserve

Norco, LA • On-site

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Turnaround Planner


Client: Refinery
Location: Norco, La
Duration: On going, no end
Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Paid Time Off
Experience: Tanks, Vessels, Exchangers, and Columns
Software: SAP 

Role Description: 

Position develops detail job plans for mechanical resources according to client's goals and objectives. Position also develops field execution work planning packages for mechanical resources engaged in repairs and construction of fixed equipment, electrical, instrumentation, rotating equipment, analyzers, and other related equipment. Position coordinates and facilitates mechanical resources (work crew) according to client's project schedules and execution plans. 

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Develops detailed job plans that include the following steps, durations, material and equipment needs and cost estimates

  • Coordinate planning resources in accordance with project specifications, cost estimates, schedules, safety requirement, quality requirements, various procedures, standards, practices, etc. 

  • Work with scheduler and execution to provide general coordination and monitor the progress of project activities per the job plans and worklists 

  • Coordinate multi-craft job plans as needed 

  • Update plans with any approved change orders and develop new plans which arise during the project as requested by client 

  • Coordinate execution during the various phases of the project 

  • Analyze and recommend resolutions of work problems and execution in solving work problems  

  • Adjust plans with feedback from execution  

  • Walk down job packages and verify with prints and drawings 

  • Perform pre-start up safety review 

  • Create punchlists from pre-start up safety reviews 

  • Confirm with execution the progress of key project milestones 

  • Develop detailed milestone plans and submits to scheduler 

  • Manage detailed line item work list 

  • Include job plans for resources to support operations shutdown and start up plans 

  • Perform critical and near critical path analysis 

  • Work directly with scheduler to finalize and optimize integrated event or project schedule 

  • Validate work steps and durations with team members and contractors 

  • Prepare review documentation 

    Steward schedules and updates throughout the process 

    Prepare package tasking details to guide field crews to perform safe and efficient field repairs 

    Coordinate contractor activities, attend daily meetings, and complete and issue daily reports 

    Provide general coordination and facilitation as well as monitor and forecast the progress of activities in schedules by assessing or measuring physical progress in field construction as well as highlighting problem areas and recommending remedial actions 

    Communicate permit needs to Operation Representative at start of shift 

    Interface with other project support resources as required by job plans as well as act as a liaison with team leaders in order to communicate required completion dates 

    Confirm material, as required by job plans, are available on job site 

  • Evaluate the allocation of resources and providing recommendations in order to maintain required progress 

 

Qualifications & Skills for Success: 

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a planner in the petrochemical industry (preferred) 

  • SAP Experience


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