Turnaround Planner (Baton Rouge, LA)

About us

For well over a century, ExxonMobil has been at the heart of creating and growing a modern world. We embrace the power and promise of technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. For billions around the world, lives are better and last longer because of the innovative problem solving and reliable energy we provide. And when it comes to developing industrial solutions to reduce carbon emissions, ExxonMobil is truly the leader.

We don't stop at "good enough." We are committed to doing what's right, even if it's difficult or unpopular. We hold ourselves to high standards, challenge what's possible and invest in innovation to meet society's critical needs.

Real change begins with bold questions, drive, and ambition. Here, your talent, determination and contributions shape how far you'll go and the impact you'll make along the way.

Our future success depends on exceptional people. We invest in developing talent through meaningful work, challenging assignments, mentorship, and experiences that help build the next generation of leaders.

Our Culture

We are uniquely ExxonMobil. Integrity, care, excellence, resilience and courage, these core values determine how we work every day. At ExxonMobil, our values aren't just words— they're how we show up, focused on delivering the right answer, the right way, every day.

What role you will play on our team

Experienced Mechanical Planner / Execution professionals are responsible for developing detailed job plans, coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring safe, efficient execution of mechanical work in refinery or industrial settings. They collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and contractors to minimize downtime and optimize equipment reliability.

This position is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

What you will do

• Assist in the construction, maintenance, operations, and repairs of associated facilities and equipment
• Read and understand plans and specifications, including orthographic and isometric drawings.
• Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Develop detailed job plans for routine, corrective, and turnaround maintenance activities on static and rotating mechanical equipment (e.g., pumps, compressors, exchangers, vessels).
• Create work packages including scope, job steps, safety procedures, permits, required tools, labor, and estimated duration.
• Interpret P&IDs, isometrics, mechanical drawings, and vendor manuals to develop accurate scopes and job steps.
• Define bill of materials (BOMs) and ensure timely availability of all parts and consumables.
• Ensure work complies with company and industry standards (API, ASME, OSHA).
• Contribute to outage/turnaround planning by preparing long-lead equipment lists, job packs, and scaffolding/access needs.
• Use company endorsed systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo) to enter and track work orders, job steps, materials, and manhours.
• Maintain equipment history and documentation in system for reliability tracking.
• Collaborate with Reliability and Inspection teams to identify bad actors and develop proactive plans.
• Coordinate shutdown and turnaround activities, ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and within schedule
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime
• Monitor spare parts inventory, initiate procurement requests, and ensure availability of critical components
• Collaborate with planning, QA/QC, and other departments (e.g., scaffolding, insulation, jetting) to align resources and schedules

About you

Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 5+ years of mechanical planning experience in a refinery, petrochemical plant, or heavy industrial facility Prior craft-level experience (e.g., as a mechanic or maintenance technician) strongly preferred
• 5+ years experience with static and rotating equipment: vessels, piping, rotating equipment, exchangers, etc. 
• Strong knowledge of P&IDs, isometric drawings, mechanical blueprints, and equipment datasheets
• Proficiency in SAP, excel , primavera, estimating software and systems
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Primavera, and other planning, estimating, and execution systems

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Ability to develop accurate job plans, work packages, and materials lists
• Craft/technical certifications (e.g., NCCER, API, ASME, AWS) are a plus
• Must be willing and able to work in various locations, both indoors and outdoors, in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures
• Capable of working independently under minimal supervision
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and refinery equipment
• Familiarity with safety protocols, permit systems, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to supervise planning of multiple worker groups simultaneously, anticipate problems, and provide real time solutions 

Your benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you: 

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life. 
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match. 
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. 
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing. 
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you. 
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at . 

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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Job ID: 109675