BRCX Experienced Mechanical Planner /Execution FLS

About Baton Rouge

Located on the banks of the Mississippi river in southeastern Louisiana, Baton Rouge is the state capital with more than 800,000 residents (the second largest city in the state). Famous for its fusion of cultures, Southern hospitality, diverse cuisine and college football, it is also a significant port and a major industrial and petrochemical center.

Our Baton Rouge operations began in 1909 and have grown into an integrated complex that includes the Baton Rouge Refinery, the third largest refinery in the United States, the Baton Rouge Chemical Plant and several other plants and terminals. Its scope of products produced includes everything from traditional gasoline and diesel fuel to sophisticated chemical compounds that are used in diapers, shampoos, truck bed liners, makeup, crayons and hundreds more!
As the second largest employer in the state, our daily challenges include safely operating eight interconnected sites on a round-the-clock basis. We’re required to constantly adjust and respond to fluctuating markets and resource availability. We oversee the production of more than 2.9 billion pounds of products annually, while constantly searching for ways to improve and optimize our operations.

Our Baton Rouge complex is known for more than its size. In 2016, three of the six manufacturing plants that received Distinguished Safety Awards by the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers association were located at the Baton Rouge complex.

Learn more about what we do in Baton Rouge here. 
 

What role you will play in 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.

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.
• Follow established job-site safety and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area. Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Use appropriate hand and power tools to fit and install all types of pipe and/or similar tubular products; install valves, couplings and other fittings; disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe; and lift, position and secure materials and work pieces during installation
• Utilizes all pipe fitting techniques and methods for different types of piping systems and pipe couplings including butt welded, socket welded, and threaded.
• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards
• 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.
• Scope walk-downs to verify field conditions, confirm access, and identify job-specific hazards.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and reliability teams to prioritize work and align planning with refinery production goals.
• Support field execution by clarifying job plans, troubleshooting technical issues, and revising plans as needed.
• Ensure work complies with company and industry standards (API, ASME, OSHA).
• Review completed jobs and incorporate feedback for continuous improvement in future plans.
• Work with schedulers and supervisors to sequence work logically and efficiently for daily, weekly, and turnaround schedules.
• 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.
• Track and analyze planner performance metrics (e.g., schedule compliance, wrench time, backlog management).
• 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
• Review and approve work permits, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards
• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for plant equipment and utilities
• 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
• Maintain accurate job records, update progress reports, and communicate with planners and leadership

About you

Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Craft/technical certifications (e.g., NCCER, API, ASME, AWS) are a plus
• 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
• Experience with static and rotating equipment: vessels, piping, rotating equipment, exchangers, etc.
• Strong knowledge of P&IDs, isometric drawings, mechanical blueprints, and equipment datasheets

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience:

• Ability to develop accurate job plans, work packages, and materials lists
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a consistent safe work ethic
• Must be willing and able to attend/complete required training courses
• Must be willing and able to work in small team environments
• Must be willing and able to work in various locations, both indoors and outdoors, in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Primavera, and other planning, estimating, and execution systems
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams with operations, maintenance, engineering, and safety
• Capable of working independently under minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Commitment to maintaining safe work practices and promoting a strong safety culture •
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and refinery equipment
• Proficiency in SAP, excel , primavera, estimating software and systems
• Familiarity with safety protocols, permit systems, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to supervisor planning and execution 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 www.exxonmobilfamily.com. 

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

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