Senior Turnaround Planner

Dow Chemical•Orange, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. About You and this Role: Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Turnaround Planner in Orange, TX. In concert with the Turnaround Team, and as a member of the core turnaround team, the Turnaround Planner has responsibility for planning and execution of all phases of their assigned turnarounds (planning, pre-work, shutdown, and post-work). The Turnaround Planner has the primary responsibility for ensuring the turnaround work is carried out safely, in an effective and efficient manner. The Turnaround Planner is responsible for the productivity of the assigned turnaround and for ensuring that tools, equipment, outside resources, leveraged resources, etc. are available to complete the jobs on time. This role also drives discipline in following the Global Turnaround Methodology (GTM) in order to execute turnarounds safely, on time and within budget. This individual provides continuity and coordination of planning and scheduling, provides corrective action alternatives for schedule and cost deviations and coordinates all job instructions.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School diploma or GED.
Minimum of 5 years maintenance experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
40-hour work week consists primarily of 4-10s.
Able and willing to work overtime as needed.
Current, valid US driver’s license.
Safety focused.
A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.
No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Communication (Written & Verbal): The ability to convey information clearly, concisely, and appropriately to the audience in both written and spoken formats. This includes attentive listening, fact‑based communication, and articulating ideas in a structured, professional manner that supports decision‑making and fosters psychological safety. Effective communicators adapt their style to the situation and ensure mutual understanding.
Emotional Intelligent: The ability to understand and manage your own emotions while recognizing and responding appropriately to the emotions of others.
Time Management: The ability to plan, prioritize, and organize tasks to ensure timely and efficient completion of work. Strong time management includes setting realistic deadlines, balancing competing priorities, anticipating obstacles, and maintaining productivity without sacrificing quality. Employees with good time management can execute processes and daily tasks reliably and effectively.
Self-Motivation: A personal drive to take initiative, achieve goals, and maintain high performance without needing external pressure. Self‑motivated individuals demonstrate perseverance, resilience in setbacks, and a commitment to continuous improvement. They stay focused on objectives, celebrate progress, and proactively seek ways to contribute value.
Influencing Skills: The ability to positively shape outcomes, decisions, or behaviors through strong communication, trust‑building, and collaboration. Influencing at all levels involves understanding stakeholders’ perspectives, presenting compelling arguments, and fostering alignment across diverse groups. This skill supports inclusive leadership, relationship‑building, and driving organizational outcomes without relying on authority.
Physical Requirements: Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:
Walk for extended periods of time.
Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
Work in tight and closed in spaces.
Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to harnesses with a total maximum weight capacity of 300lbs.
Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
Work in an area with hazardous materials
This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground.
Ability to work comfortably and safely at elevated heights.
Candidates must be familiar with, or willing to undergo training in, the proper usage and maintenance of safety equipment to ensure safe movement and operations at heights.

Nice To Haves

Experience with maintenance processes and tools (SAP, GMWP Global Maintenance Work Processes, GTM Global Turnaround Methodology, etc.).
Experience in activity coordination and planning.
Experienced in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

Define job scopes by freeze date.
Develop work inventory, detailed job plans, cost estimate.
Develop integrated (operations, projects, and maintenance) turnaround schedule, ensure schedule logic is accurate.
Drive the schedule toward minimum duration.
Effectively works with business, site and contract personnel to:
Ensure all appropriate resources are committed.
Ensure pre and post work is completed.
Execute maintenance portion of the turnaround.
Progress all turnaround activities including operations and capital.
Control add-ons during the turnaround.
Complete the turnaround within budget.
Ensure job plans are archived.

Benefits

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only). Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)