What are the responsibilities and job description for the Turnaround Manager position at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company?
Title: Turnaround Manager
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Introduction
Join CPChem as a Turnaround Manager based in Pasadena, where you'll play a pivotal role in leading large-scale turnaround projects within our Manufacturing & Projects division. This position demands a dynamic professional who can oversee strategic cost control and turnaround execution in our ethylene and plastics production plants. You will be integral to coordinating efforts across multiple teams, aligning with corporate policies, and driving operational excellence through effective resource and stakeholder management.
As Turnaround Manager, your influence extends to shaping turnaround bidding strategies, contractor selection, and purchase requisitions, ensuring that every phase of the turnaround process adheres to our rigorous industry standards. We are looking for a highly motivated leader with a strong background in petrochemical project execution and turnaround management, who thrives in collaborative environments and is dedicated to delivering results safely, on time, and within budget.
Embrace the opportunity to contribute to our organization's success and advance your career in a challenging and rewarding environment characterized by innovation, continuous improvement, and a strong commitment to quality.
Responsibilities
- Oversee regional cost organization; provide guidance on daily activities, remove barriers to executing responsibilities, and develop personnel
- Provides subject matter expertise for all aspects of TA Estimating, Cost Forecasting and Controls using the TMP turnaround management process throughout the organization and across other facilities within the Global Turnaround Organization
- Work closely with Corporate Turnaround Manager, Corporate Turnaround Process Controls Manager, and Regional Turnaround Manager to establish policies, procedures, and best practices
- Work with Turnaround Managers and Coordinators to establish and/or follow corporate standards for cost estimating and forecasting
- Follow existing corporate guidance on cost tracking for both pre-Turnaround and Turnaround work
- Overseeing all TRACK/ACORN coordinators and TRACK/ACORN approvers for documenting and payment of contractor labor
- Work with the Turnaround Contractor Selection Committee to create bidding strategies and select contractors for turnaround work
- Issue all purchase requisitions for labor, material, and equipment for turnaround work
- During non-turnaround period, an alternative work schedule is available. During turnarounds, extended work weeks and daily work hours, which adhere to the company’s fatigue policy, will be required
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 10 years of plant experience
- 5 years of experience with turnarounds in a manufacturing environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment both internally and externally
- Execution experience with large petrochemical projects and turnarounds
- Demonstrated experience managing aggressive milestone compliance / targets
- Proficient in SAP
- Proficient in TRACK
- Working knowledge of Power BI reporting
Preferred Qualifications
- 10 years of experience with turnarounds in a manufacturing environment
- 8 years of ethylene plant and/or plastics plant experience with specific emphasis in turnaround planning
- Demonstrated ability to lead medium to large execution groups (15-40 persons)
- Proficient in P6
- Working Knowledge of building Power BI Reports
Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules.
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Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Eligibility for Relocation: Yes
Closing Date: 01/15/2026
Nearest Major Market: Houston
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