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Burrow Global

TAR Planner - Memphis, TN

Memphis, TN

The TAR planner is a member of the TAR Management Team responsible for all assigned TAR planning using MS Excel and Primavera P6 . 40 hours per week on 9/80 or 5/8's schedule prior to the turnaround ...

Burrow Global

TAR Planner - Memphis, TN

Memphis, TN · On-site

The TAR planner is a member of the TAR Management Team responsible for all assigned TAR planning using MS Excel and Primavera P6 . 40 hours per week on 9/80 or 5/8's schedule prior to the turnaround ...

NextDecade Corporation

$125 - $150/hr

The **Sr. Planner TAR** is responsible for developing, assembling, quality-checking, and maintaining all Turnaround work packages to ensure every TAR scope item is fully planned with detailed job ...

NextDecade Corporation

Sr. Planner, TAR

Brownsville, TX · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

The **Sr. Planner TAR** is responsible for developing, assembling, quality-checking, and maintaining all Turnaround work packages to ensure every TAR scope item is fully planned with detailed job ...

Hargrove and Associates, Inc

WI · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

The Planner is generally responsible for planning and scheduling heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs and/or estimating projects. Work will be performed under minimal ...

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Hargrove and Associates, Inc

Planner (TAR)

La Porte, TX · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

The Planner is generally responsible for planning and scheduling heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs and/or estimating projects. Work will be performed under minimal ...

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Tend

Superintendent, TAR

Brownsville, TX · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Coordinate with the Steering Committee on schedule and cost performance -- each TAR is executed in line with approved budget with a cost performance KPI target of actual cost versus planned.

Hargrove & Associates Inc.

WI · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

The Planner is generally responsible for planning and scheduling heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs and/or estimating projects. Work will be performed under minimal ...

New

Hargrove & Associates Inc.

$100 - $125/hr

The Planner is generally responsible for planning and scheduling heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs and/or estimating projects. Work will be performed under minimal ...

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Markesman Group

TDNA/TAR (Hawaii)

Wahiawa, HI · On-site

... planning and operational execution Develop intelligence products, operational assessments, and ... TAR), Technical Targeter, DNEA, or similar cyber intelligence role Experience supporting target ...

Next Decade Inc

Sr. Scheduler, TAR

Brownsville, TX · On-site

Capture baseline metrics including: total planned duration (gas-out to gas-in), critical path ... TAR meetings. Repeat for night shift -- receive day shift progress, update P6, and produce the ...

Markesman Group

TDNA/TAR (Hawaii)

Wahiawa, HI · On-site

Technical Digital Network Analyst / Targeting Analyst Representative (TDNA/TAR) Location: Hawaii ... Provide technical expertise during mission planning and operational execution * Develop ...

Airliquidehr

Zone Maintenance Planner

South Jordan, UT

$105K - $115K/yr

They develop detailed plans and strategies for TAR and CAPEX execution, including HSE planning, contracting, procurement, project controls, and staffing. This role is critical for optimizing the ...

Airgas

Zone Maintenance Planner

South Jordan, UT · On-site

$105K - $115K/yr

They develop detailed plans and strategies for TAR and CAPEX execution, including HSE planning, contracting, procurement, project controls, and staffing. This role is critical for optimizing the ...

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How much do tar planner jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for tar 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 a tar planner?

A TAR (Turnaround) Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance shutdowns or turnarounds in industrial facilities such as refineries, chemical plants, or manufacturing sites. They develop detailed work plans, estimate labor and materials, and ensure all tasks are completed safely and efficiently within the planned timeframe. Their role is crucial in minimizing downtime and optimizing production while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

What are some common challenges a tar planner faces during major turnaround projects?

One of the main challenges a Tar Planner encounters is coordinating multiple teams and resources within tight timelines to minimize plant downtime during scheduled shutdowns or maintenance periods. Unexpected issues such as equipment delays, scope changes, or safety incidents can arise, requiring the planner to adapt quickly and communicate changes effectively. Working closely with operations, maintenance, and safety teams is essential to proactively address these challenges. Success in this role often comes from thorough advance planning, strong analytical skills, and the ability to keep all stakeholders aligned throughout the project.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the tar planner position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Tar Planner, you need strong project management skills, attention to detail, and a background in engineering or industrial maintenance, often supported by relevant technical degrees or certifications. Proficiency in planning and scheduling software such as Primavera P6, SAP, or Microsoft Project is typically required. Effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills are valuable soft skills for this position. These competencies ensure shutdowns or maintenance turnarounds involving tar removal are planned and executed safely, efficiently, and on schedule to minimize downtime.

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Turnaround (TAR) Maintenance Planner

Decatur, AL • On-site

Indorama Ventures Xylene & PTA LLC
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Job Description
Job Description

Job Title:


TAR Planner


Location:


Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA, Decatur, USA


Reporting To:


Maintenance Planning Lead

Job Description:


General Description:

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The Turn Around (TAR) Planner plays a key role in preparing, coordinating, and supporting turnaround work to ensure planned activities are executed safely, efficiently, and within established scope, schedule, and cost expectations. This position serves as a central planning resource between Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, contractors, and TAR leadership by developing accurate work packages, maintaining milestone alignment, supporting schedule readiness, and helping remove barriers before and during execution.



The TAR Planner optimizes turnaround expenditures and work execution productivity by applying best-practice planning methods that support effective scheduling and safe, reliable plant operation. The role partners with Procurement to obtain an optimized total cost for materials and services within specification requirements; supports safe work practices, plant safety, and operational objectives; and provides data to support TAR metrics. Key responsibilities include maintaining TAR milestones, facilitating stakeholder alignment, reviewing TAR notifications, creating TAR maintenance orders, validating planned jobs for accuracy and cost, maintaining cost-tracking tools, generating the TAR work priority list, reviewing schedules and contractor quotes, supporting contractor bid reviews, and helping execution teams minimize planning errors in accordance with TAR maintenance planning procedures.

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Roles and Responsibilities:

Planning and Work Package Development

  • Screen all TAR notifications to ensure the scope of work is accurate, meets priority criteria, represents a valid TAR request, and is funded by the applicable TAR capital budget
  • Convert TAR notifications into Maintenance Orders (MOs), create maintenance work plans, and secure additional information as needed before order conversion
  • Directs goals and expectations to the TAR Contract Planners
  • Review detailed job plans for all TAR MOs in SAP, including field walkdowns or evaluations, manpower estimates, scheduling requirements, and applicable safety considerations
  • Review all TAR job packages for accuracy, completeness, and cost alignment
  • Develop scopes of work for competitive bid processes
  • Review past TAR lessons learned with TAR contract planners and apply applicable improvements to future planning activities

Scheduling and Work Prioritization

  • Assist Project Engineers with entering maintenance projects into the master schedule
  • Assist Operations with prioritizing and facilitating TAR activities
  • Produce or assist with creating TAR schedules
  • Maintain a prioritized TAR work list for planning and scheduling
  • Create and maintain a database of planned, ready-to-work Maintenance Orders (MOs) and provide resource data to the Planning Lead to support schedule resource leveling

Cost Control, Materials, and Procurement Support

  • Review cost estimates with the applicable TAR Superintendent before releasing orders and finalizing estimated costs
  • Create and maintain the TAR cost sheet
  • Provide materials, tools, services, and equipment through requisitions, storehouse stock, or rentals
  • Communicate with vendors, manufacturers, contractors, Maintenance, and Operations to expedite materials and services for TAR work in accordance with planning directives

Execution Support and Stakeholder Coordination

  • Create TAR meeting agendas and lead Pre-TAR and daily execution update meetings with stakeholders
  • Coordinate field execution with TAR maintenance teams
  • Maintain communication between Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Inspections, Planning, and Scheduling
  • Coordinate assigned TAR Scope Change (TSC) and Job Scope Change (JSC)tasks

Milestones, Metrics, and Records

  • Maintain TAR milestones and report progress to the TAR Superintendent.
  • Review TAR critical equipment against required due dates and ensure critical work is completed before the TAR due date
  • Code TAR MOs with required TAR SAP fields and maintain PPM tasks and orders in SAP for scheduling use
  • Provide planning and scheduling metric input and update critical records following work execution.

Safety, Compliance, and General Duties

  • Comply with all site safety, environmental, Health Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE), and TAR guidelines
  • Maintain a clean and well-organized work area
  • Attend meetings and training as required
  • Perform special projects, miscellaneous duties, and other responsibilities as assigned by the Maintenance Planning Lead



Preferred Skill Set

Qualification

Experience:


Education/Experience/Certifications Required:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Ten years of experience in plant maintenance, chemical manufacturing, refining manufacturing, or construction
  • Five years of experience in TAR planning, scheduling, and execution
  • Thorough understanding of maintenance cost drivers
  • Ability to interpret P&IDs, PFDs, blueprints, and isometric drawings
  • Thorough knowledge of job plan estimating
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
  • Proficient knowledge of ERP planning and scheduling tools
  • Demonstrated leadership ability, including strong interpersonal skills
  • Effective oral and written communication skills


Education/Experience/Certifications Preferred:

  • Knowledge of SAP, including the ability to generate reports, create plans, and set up spare parts
  • Thorough knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) Mechanical Integrity and safety procedures
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Access
  • Knowledge of Primavera or other scheduling tools
  • Two-year technical degree in Maintenance Technology


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