Soft Craft Specialist

PTS Advance•Mont Belvieu, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Soft Craft Specialist reports to the Lead Planner/Coordinator and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all soft craft activities within an assigned project area throughout the turnaround or project lifecycle. This role serves as the primary liaison between Operations, Maintenance, contractors, and the turnaround team to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of industrial experience in soft crafts, maintenance, turnaround planning, field coordination, or a related discipline within the energy, refining, petrochemical, or industrial manufacturing industry.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, work permits, technical manuals, and safety procedures.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Excellent organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and perform effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating contractors and field activities during turnarounds or maintenance events preferred.
Strong understanding of scaffolding, insulation, painting, and other soft craft disciplines.

Responsibilities

Conduct field walkdowns to verify project scope, materials, and work requirements.
Photograph equipment and job sites and develop detailed work packages using the planning tool.
Plan and estimate soft craft activities, including painting, insulation, scaffolding, and related work.
Verify paint and insulation specifications for assigned jobs.
Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance to arrange scaffold installation or insulation removal needed for field verification.
Review contractor quotations for accuracy and validate proposed scope.
Partner with the scheduler to develop job logic, sequencing, and execution plans.
Serve as the Area Coordinator during project execution.
Coordinate and oversee all soft craft contractors working within the assigned area.
Monitor contractor progress and ensure work status is accurately reflected in daily reporting.
Partner with the scheduler to track productivity and maintain schedule adherence.
Ensure contractors comply with all site safety requirements and company policies.
Monitor contractor staffing levels to ensure resources align with workload.
Coordinate with Inspection to identify additional or discovery work.
Complete Additional Work Requests (AWRs), delay documentation, and other required reports.
Participate in daily turnover and rollover meetings and provide status updates on assigned work.
Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
Continuously evaluate turnaround planning and execution practices and recommend process improvements.
Support maintenance activities and capital projects as assigned.
Perform other duties as required to support turnaround and maintenance operations.