What are the responsibilities and job description for the Turnaround Planner position at Eastman?
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Responsibilities
The Turnaround Planner position is in Contracting Services at the Longview, Texas facility. This position manages, implements, and controls the overall maintenance turnaround planning process from conception to completion for a portfolio of several turnaround and associated projects annually. The list of job responsibilities provided below is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary to support business needs:
- Responsible for planning, estimating, scheduling, and coordination functions for routine maintenance work, special orders, turnarounds, and other major maintenance jobs
- Perform detailed planning which includes scope development, job step-outs, identification of support resources, and manpower estimates.
- Job plans must include development of safety related plans such as special personal protective equipment requirements, fall hazard plans, confined space planning, etc., and will be completed with quality assurance documents and parts on hand staged in the kitting area
- Collaborate with Turnaround Execution Manager on Quotation Requests, Purchase Requisitions, and Miscellaneous Shipping Orders
- Prepares estimates for planned work utilizing historical data and professional judgement
- Prepares budgets, monitors job progress, and cash flow spend on Special Order Requisitions, major maintenance jobs, Capital Repairs, and turnarounds.
- Ensure SOR approvals are initiated prior to job execution where it is known that the jobs will exceed the SOR amount based on estimates Provide coordination of turnaround activities during the maintenance window
- Utilizes software packages (such as SAP, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Primavera) and computers to:
- Access procedures and other information
- Access and complete required training
- Input and retrieve data
- Perform basic math skills including working with fractions, decimals, and currency
- Work in a self-directed work environment
- Understand and follow written and verbal instructions, procedures, and documented work processes
- Follow all safety, environmental, and company rules and policies
- Be available for overtime or alternate schedules and work rotating shift as required
- Perform other related duties as designated by supervision and as described in department SOPs related to Planning and Scheduling
Qualifications
- High school diploma or General Education Degree required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in an associated field and/or a minimum of six years refining, manufacturing, or petrochemical experience in maintenance and /or capital projects or turnarounds is an asset
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America
- Must have a valid motor vehicle Driver’s License
- Strong preference for a minimum of five years of directly related planning and/or scheduling experience in maintenance, capital projects, or turnarounds
- Strong preference for experience in refining, manufacturing, or petrochemical environment in maintenance or construction crafts, coordinating execution work groups, project controls, and/or quality control.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical expertise from formal training and/or work experience in the following areas:
- Industrial Maintenance
- Construction Crafts
- Workface Planning Skills (Development of Step-Out Plans for Industrial Maintenance Tasks)
- Coordinating and Scheduling of Execution Work Groups
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control Planning
- Broad experience with maintenance or construction in a refining, manufacturing, or petrochemical facility
- Knowledge of job estimating and productivity evaluation methods for maintenance and construction crafts
- Technical knowledge in work at heights
- Understanding of critical path scheduling and experience utilizing Primavera or similar scheduling tools
- Knowledge or process industry related safety and environmental policies and programs
- Demonstrated commitment to the Behavior Based Safety process
- Proficient in SAP, Excel, and Access
- Working knowledge of Primavera P6; Certified P6 basic training module and advanced training module preferred
- Strong analytical, verbal, and written communications skills
- Ability to multitask – multiple projects in different phases of planning/execution
- Ability to communicate clearly and tactfully with a broad range of people
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills working in team environment
- Ability to plan-ahead and handle many details
- Self-motivated, proactive, creative, results oriented
- Detail oriented and demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines
- Experience working with engineering and procurement contractors
Benefits
Your total rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Eastman, you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health, grow your wealth, and fuel your career.
Compensation & Incentives
- Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.
Health & Wellness
- Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage—paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.
- A robust menu of voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more—so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
- Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.
Retirement & Financial Strategies
- 401(k) with a company match—plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.
Time Away
- Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life’s moments.
Growth & Development
- Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.
At Eastman, we invest in the whole you—so you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future you’re proud of.
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully engaged workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.