Turnaround Manager

Summary

CHS Inc. is hiring for an exiciting opportunity at our oil refinery in McPherson, KS as a Turnaround Manager to play a critical role in supporting turnaround management, contributing strategic insight to long-range planning for turnaround events, and driving continuous improvement through the development and implementation of effective processes and procedures. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and results-driven professional with a strong commitment to quality and accuracy. The ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines is essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a dedication to customer service, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively are also critical for success in this role. 

Responsibilities

• Oversee all major and minor turnarounds at the McPherson Refinery.
• Oversee, plan and coordinate extraordinary maintenance activities
• Develop and implement Safe Execution Plans.
• Organize and plan work scope, scheduling, contracting strategy, coordination of craft labor, and budget.
• Develop total turnaround Plan, which includes cost estimates and overall turnaround duration in days.
• Collaborate with CHS Supervision in Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS, as well as Contractor Coordinators to develop shutdown and startup schedules and ensure well-coordinated execution of TA plans.
• Manage contract labor
  • Generate Bid Packages and solicit appropriate Contractors for consideration. 
  • Analyze and evaluate Contractor capability & recommend selection.
  • Ensure contract expectations are met.
  • Direct contractor leads
  • Direct planning resources
• Assemble and lead cross-refinery turnaround pre-planning and execution teams, including temporary supervisory responsibility for a diverse team of internal employees; leverage skills of refinery personnel and contractors to ensure an efficient and effective turnaround team.
• Provide effective turnaround work processes and training, with appropriate metrics.
• Coach others to identify & resolve key issues impacting TA project schedule, cost, and quality.
• Provide reports for tracking turnaround planning and execution progress.
• Identify Critical Path and Near Critical Path jobs; refine schedules for these and facilitate group schedule reviews. 
• Conduct "what if" cases to evaluate critical path risk and to estimate cost and turnaround man hour variables.
• Provide and maintain both long-term and short-term turnaround improvement processes and strategies.
• Ensure effective, accurate budget and cost controls are implemented for turnaround planning/execution.
• Demonstrate strong understanding and commitment to safety and the environment.
• Prepare a post audit of turnaround which compares Actual versus Plan man-hours and costs.
• Maintain standard job plans for future Turnarounds.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4+ years of expereince in refining or related industry

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering or related 4-year technical degree (e.g. Engineering Technology, Construction Science, or Construction management)
• Experience in turnaround estimating, planning, and scheduling
• 5+ years of experience in Refinery Maintenance or Turnaround Organization
• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Drafting experience using Auto-Cad
• Contractor cost tracking experience using Track or Kronos Software
• Job task planning experience using Maximo or SAP
• Basic experience in applying the Primavera scheduling tool 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience facilitating cross-functional groups
• Experience with practices relating to contracting and contractor management
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMCSA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as needed
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including respirator