LM Maintenance Mechanical Planner

Job Posting Date: Oct 28, 2026 Location: Lemont, IL, US, 60439 Job Function: Maintenance CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 43 active terminals, nine pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 829,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry. At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care. Job Summary Responsible for determining the scope of work and developing detailed plans for the coordination and execution of maintenance tasks (Routine, Turnaround, Preventive and Projects). The planner will create/define schedules and procure resources (manpower, material, equipment, tools, and supervision) for improved resource utilization and equipment reliability and maintains equipment information and maintenance history. Determine cost of maintenance tasks and obtain approval needed for execution of maintenance work. Mechanical planner is responsible for plans, schedules and materials for all rotating equipment reparis: Pumps, Compressors, Turbines, Fans, Blowers, etc.. Job duties displayed below are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned. This position is located on-site at the CITGO Lemont Refinery in Lemont, Illinois. Expected Salary: $120,000 - $154,000 Click here for CITGO Salaried Benefits Package Application deadline is November 8, 2026 Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related technical field, plus two years of refinery maintenance experience, or Associate degree in related technical field, plus four years of refinery maintenance experience, or High School diploma or equivalent plus six years of related maintenance experience, in lieu of degree Proficient in Microsoft Office Proficient in the use and understanding of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) Existing knowledge of, or capability to learn current planning software Working knowledge of various craft disciplines and tools Knowledge of Rotating Equipment is required Understanding the impact of Procurement, Scheduling, and Field Execution processes Valid Driver's License Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC) Job Duties Develop job plans that consist of detailed tasks and cost estimates for maintenance work (corrective, preventive, predictive, inspection requirements, short outage/unit shutdown, etc.) including number and type of crafts, person-hour estimates, materials, special tools/equipment, specialty contractors and transportation equipment. Submit executable work for weekly and daily scheduling. This includes working with requesting departments to review backlog and identify the actual work priorities and scheduling the work to meet those priorities. Create the Daily Mechanical Department Schedule with the help of the Mechanical Department Field Supervisors based on the weekly schedule and new higher priority jobs that require breaking into the weekly schedule. Create the 1 to 3 week look ahead schedule for the Mechanical Department with the help of Operations and the Mechanical Department Field Supervisors. Maintain all rotating equipment repair documentation that is used to develop the MPR input for the Mechanical Department and the Rotating Reliability Department. Verify that rotating equipment repair sheets are submitted and filed as directed. Generate requisitions and bid requests for special tools, materials, and specialty contractor services required to support the work plan and field execution. Assure cost effective and expeditious completion of maintenance work with refinery leaders…

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