Turnaround Manager

CPChem•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

Join CPChem as a Turnaround Manager based in Pasadena, where you'll play a pivotal role in leading large-scale turnaround projects within our Manufacturing & Projects division. This position demands a dynamic professional who can oversee strategic cost control and turnaround execution in our ethylene and plastics production plants. You will be integral to coordinating efforts across multiple teams, aligning with corporate policies, and driving operational excellence through effective resource and stakeholder management. As Turnaround Manager, your influence extends to shaping turnaround bidding strategies, contractor selection, and purchase requisitions, ensuring that every phase of the turnaround process adheres to our rigorous industry standards. We are looking for a highly motivated leader with a strong background in petrochemical project execution and turnaround management, who thrives in collaborative environments and is dedicated to delivering results safely, on time, and within budget. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to our organization's success and advance your career in a challenging and rewarding environment characterized by innovation, continuous improvement, and a strong commitment to quality.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
10+ years of plant experience
5+ years of experience with turnarounds in a manufacturing environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment both internally and externally
Execution experience with large petrochemical projects and turnarounds
Demonstrated experience managing aggressive milestone compliance / targets
Proficient in SAP
Proficient in TRACK
Working knowledge of Power BI reporting

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience with turnarounds in a manufacturing environment
8+ years of ethylene plant and/or plastics plant experience with specific emphasis in turnaround planning
Demonstrated ability to lead medium to large execution groups (15-40 persons)
Proficient in P6
Working Knowledge of building Power BI Reports

Responsibilities

Oversee regional cost organization; provide guidance on daily activities, remove barriers to executing responsibilities, and develop personnel
Provides subject matter expertise for all aspects of TA Estimating, Cost Forecasting and Controls using the TMP turnaround management process throughout the organization and across other facilities within the Global Turnaround Organization
Work closely with Corporate Turnaround Manager, Corporate Turnaround Process Controls Manager, and Regional Turnaround Manager to establish policies, procedures, and best practices
Work with Turnaround Managers and Coordinators to establish and/or follow corporate standards for cost estimating and forecasting
Follow existing corporate guidance on cost tracking for both pre-Turnaround and Turnaround work
Overseeing all TRACK/ACORN coordinators and TRACK/ACORN approvers for documenting and payment of contractor labor
Work with the Turnaround Contractor Selection Committee to create bidding strategies and select contractors for turnaround work
Issue all purchase requisitions for labor, material, and equipment for turnaround work
During non-turnaround period, an alternative work schedule is available. During turnarounds, extended work weeks and daily work hours, which adhere to the company’s fatigue policy, will be required