Turnaround Scoping Lead

Atalco Gramercy•Gramercy, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Turnaround Scoping Lead is responsible for defining, developing, and controlling the scope of work for plant turnarounds, outages, or shutdowns. This role ensures all work is clearly identified, justified, prioritized, and scoped to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution.

Requirements

8–15+ years of experience in plant maintenance, capital projects, or turnaround management
Proven experience managing large-scale turnarounds ($5M–$50M+)
Strong knowledge of industrial systems (mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation)
Experience with CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo)
Experience with Scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project)
7+ years of experience in maintenance, engineering, or turnaround management
Direct experience in turnaround planning, scoping, or execution (refining, petrochemical, or manufacturing environment preferred)
Strong understanding of maintenance and reliability practices
Turnaround lifecycle knowledge (FEL, planning, execution, closeout)
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
Strong facilitation and stakeholder management abilities
Proficiency in CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo)
Project controls awareness (cost, schedule, risk)
Ability to challenge scope constructively and drive accountability
Must successfully complete Atalco Gramercy’s required drug screening and physical examination.
TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) required prior to offer acceptance
MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) training to be completed upon hire.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret information.
Ability to write reports and basics business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification (preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Maintenance, Industrial Technology, or a related field (preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead the identification and development of turnaround work scope, including maintenance, inspections, projects, and regulatory activities
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and reliability teams to gather scope inputs
Challenge and validate scope requests to ensure alignment with business objectives
Ensure all work is properly described, estimated, and technically complete
Establish and manage scope freeze milestones
Evaluate late scope additions and assess impact on cost, schedule, and resources
Maintain strict change management processes for scope additions or deletions
Track scope growth and provide reporting to turnaround leadership
Partner with planners to ensure each work scope has detailed job plans, labor estimates, and materials identified
Ensure consistency and accuracy in cost estimates tied to scope
Support budget development and cost forecasting processes
Drive risk-based work selection and prioritization
Facilitate scope optimization workshops (e.g., challenge sessions)
Identify opportunities to reduce scope without compromising safety or reliability
Serve as the primary point of contact for all scope-related questions
Align stakeholders across departments to ensure shared understanding of scope decisions
Communicate updates on scope status, risks, and changes to leadership
Maintain scope tracking tools and databases
Provide regular reporting on scope maturity, completeness, and changes
Ensure data integrity within CMMS or turnaround management systems