Tank Planner/ Coordinator

PTS Advance•El Dorado, AR

About The Position

The Tank Planner Coordinator coordinates, plans, and prepares maintenance activities for refinery storage tanks, process tanks, and related equipment. The role ensures tank inspections, repairs, maintenance, and turnaround activities are properly planned, resourced, and scheduled to support safe, reliable, and efficient refinery operations. It works closely with operations, maintenance, inspection, engineering, safety, contractors, and project management teams to coordinate tank maintenance and comply with refinery standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable industry codes.

Requirements

Knowledge of tank construction.
Experience in planning and coordinating.
Understanding of tank cleaning.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of API 650/653 standards.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and develop maintenance plans for aboveground storage tanks, process tanks, and associated equipment.
Plan and coordinate tank inspections, repairs, modifications, and preventive maintenance activities.
Work with API inspectors and engineering personnel to identify required repairs and maintenance scopes.
Develop detailed work scopes, job packages, estimates, and schedules for tank maintenance projects.
Coordinate tank cleaning, draining, degassing, isolation, and preparation before maintenance or inspection.
Identify required labor, materials, equipment, tools, and contractor resources.
Coordinate with Operations to establish tank availability and minimize refinery production disruptions.
Work with maintenance planners, schedulers, and supervisors to prioritize and schedule tank-related work.
Track work progress, identify potential delays, and communicate schedule changes to appropriate personnel.
Ensure work packages include appropriate drawings, specifications, procedures, permits, and safety requirements.
Coordinate contractor activities and monitor performance to ensure work is completed safely and on schedule.
Maintain accurate documentation, inspection records, repair histories, and maintenance schedules.
Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA regulations, API standards, refinery procedures, and environmental requirements.
Participate in maintenance planning meetings, project reviews, and turnaround planning activities.
Assist with budget development, cost tracking, and forecasting for tank maintenance and repair projects.