Lead Planner Turnaround
Air ProductsSaudi Arabia - JubailPosted 23 September 2026
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Location
Saudi Arabia - Jubail
Job type
On-site
Experience
8-12 years
Salary
SAR 15k–25k/mo (est.)
Job description
At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.
Purpose
This key position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and preparing all maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification activities associated with various assets of BHIG including but not limited to SATORP, SASREF, Jubail Industrial Gases Hub [JIGH], reporting directly to Project Controls Manger in Operation Project Management Team.
The Lead Planner TAR will focus on developing and implementing Turnaround plans such that the equipment integrity and plant reliability is maintained at the lowest sustainable cost to BHIG, consistent with the facility’s asset management plan.
The Candidate Will Be Responsible For:
- Coordinate for the development, execution, and management of SATORP /SASREF/JIGH TAR with range of $5M to $50M.
- Coordinate for the development, planning and execution of diverse brownfield projects ranging from $25K-$5M plant improvements.
- Coordinate and work with cross-functional teams through all TARs /Projects phases, including scope development, technical bid evaluation, execution of final handover to operations team.
- Support and work with Project Controls Manager to develop and implement strategic TAR/Project execution plans, ensuring alignment with BHIG's goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Utilize advanced project management tools to monitor progress, maintain budgets, and adhere to schedules.
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure compliance with safety regulations and BHIG's zero-injury objective.
- Negotiate contracts and resolve disputes effectively throughout project lifecycles.
- Conduct thorough project evaluations and "lessons learned" sessions to drive operational excellence.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Ensure all activities comply with company HSE standards and statutory regulations.
- Actively lead, participate, and support all BHIG safety programs, safe work practices, good housekeeping, and environmental compliance.
- Support the planning team to oversee, implement, maintain, and support the continued development of enterprise management tools such as Primavera P3, P6, MS project etc. and contract management tools.
- Develop detailed work scopes and job plans for turnaround activities, prepare work packages, procedures, manpower requirements, and execution strategies.
- Utilize ERP systems (preferably SAP) and project management tools effectively.
Minimum Requirements And Qualifications:
- Engineering or other technical graduate degrees (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical).
- 8-12 years’ experience in industrial gases, oil and gas, and/or petrochemical industry.
- ERP (SAP) project development and Implementation experience is preferred.
- Proven track record in the chemical, oil and gas, or petrochemical industry in project execution, engineering management, or construction management.
Skills
SAPPrimavera P6MS ProjectProject ManagementTurnaround Management
What Jobze.ai noticed
- Air Products is looking for a Lead Planner with 8-12 years of experience in industrial gases, oil & gas, or petrochemical sectors.
- Requires deep expertise in turnaround (TAR) planning, brownfield project management, and cost/schedule control.
- SAP ERP experience alongside Primavera P6 is strongly preferred for operational tracking.
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