Planner - Mechanical

Air Products•Residence - California (0913), CA

About The Position

The Turnaround Mechanical Planner develops detailed execution work packages, labor estimates, resource requirements, and work plans for turnaround, outage, and capital project activities to support safe, efficient, and predictable execution. The position ensures assigned work is planned in accordance with Air Products standards, applicable codes, and industry protocols, and serves as a liaison among operations, maintenance, engineering, inspection, contractors, and management to meet safety, cost, schedule, and quality objectives. The role includes field verification and work in industrial environments, as well as planning coordination and support during execution and closeout. The planner is expected to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities, support risk mitigation and safe work execution, document planning activities, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as a Mechanical Planner supporting turnaround outages, shutdowns, or capital projects, including hands-on planning and execution involving piping systems, heat exchangers, pressure vessels and columns, valve replacements, and industrial turnaround activities.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings, mechanical drawings, equipment datasheets, fixed equipment design packages, and piping specifications.
Solid understanding of industrial inspection practices, activity estimating, and planning guidelines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Primavera P6.
Strong attention to detail, planning and interpersonal skills, partnership, accountability, and a continuous improvement approach.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship or work visa support.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.
Experience supporting large-scale industrial turnarounds, shutdowns, fixed equipment inspection programs, and cost estimating activities.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate dedication to safety and compliance with Air Products policies, procedures, and standards.
Develop and maintain detailed plans for mechanical maintenance, turnaround, outage, and project activities.
Conduct field walkdowns to verify scope, identify risks, and ensure work packages are complete.
Develop detailed job plans with task sequencing, staffing requirements, estimated durations, and execution strategies.
Prepare comprehensive work packages for turnaround, outage, and capital project activities.
Prepare labor-hour estimates and support budgeting and resource forecasting.
Identify materials, tools, equipment, and contractor resources required for work execution.
Support schedule development, resource loading, and schedule optimization.
Participate in planning, coordination, readiness, and execution meetings with relevant teams.
Manage field changes during execution and support change-order documentation and approvals.
Ensure work plans meet safety, quality, environmental, company, and applicable industry requirements.
Track planning work and complete and archive required documentation.
Support turnaround execution for safe, efficient, and predictable outcomes.
Capture lessons learned and apply best practices to future planning.
Participate in turnaround, outage, and project closeout reviews to drive continuous improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve planning issues and improve work execution.
Perform other duties and special assignments as required.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on the first day of employment.
401(k) with 100% vested company core contribution and match.
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
Paid parental leave up to 8 weeks.
Backup child and adult care benefit.
Adoption assistance.
Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent daycare.
Life insurance, including employer-paid AD&D, and supplemental AD&D.
Legal plan and identity theft coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Additional supplemental benefits.