Turnaround Project Manager

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions

Manitoba
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

Your JobKoch Fertilizer Canada, ULC is seeking a Turnaround Project Manager to join our team in Brandon, Manitoba! In your role as Turnaround Project Manager, you will lead the planning and execution of plant turnarounds-critical projects that ensure our facility operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop detailed plans, schedules, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement in these processes. Your ability to anticipate challenges, prioritize safety, and deliver results will directly impact our plant's performance and long-term value creation. This role offers the opportunity to apply your expertise, develop innovative solutions, and make a meaningful contribution to both our team and the broader agricultural community.Our TeamOur Team at Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC operates a state-of-the-art facility producing essential nitrogen-based fertilizers that help farmers feed the world. We are committed to safety, reliability, and environmental stewardship, supplying high-quality products that support agriculture across the region and beyond. As part of Koch Industries, we foster a culture where every employee is empowered to contribute, innovate, and grow. We believe in treating each person as an individual, supporting your development, and helping you find work that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join us to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values integrity, continuous improvement, and making a difference for our customers, community, and the future of agriculture.What You Will Do

Develop strong relationships with the site, and other capability owners while setting clear expectations with all team members and support them in achieving their deliverables.
Accountable to align the site for the readiness of safe, timely, and competitive delivery of Turnarounds at the Brandon site.
Responsibility for establishing the Turnaround charter's vision and ensuring efficient preparation and execution of Turnarounds.
Develop and maintain budgets with the project controls team and prepare expenditure requests that support the vision for the event.
Ensure the site is leveraging the best technology, systems/solutions, and work processes that are consistent with KAES processes to optimally execute the event.
Drive the utilization of established tools and metrics that allow the organization to identify and mitigate event risks proactively.
Partner with the capability owners and key stakeholders to meet the milestones for each TA phase; this includes collaborating in and facilitating the work scope collection process, planning and scheduling, operations plans, event forecasting, etc.
Lead team through contractor selection and work with vendors to ensure they understand desired service level and how they are going to be measured.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Experience in leading projects in industrial environments such as manufacturing, construction, large reliability initiatives, or maintenance shutdowns.
Experience working with planning and scheduling tools.
Experience using quantitative analysis to support strategic decisions

Physical Requirements:

Capability to work in a multi-level, 24 hour, industrial environment that will be affected by process and weather that may require using appropriate PPE.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, supporting other sites in the readiness or execution of turnarounds, as needed.

What Will Put You Ahead

Proven Project Management experience leading capital projects, major turnarounds, or large maintenance outages.
Experience working in a team-based environment that creates alignment with standardized processes and shared responsibility for outcomes.
Professional designation related to the role (PMP, P.ENG, EIT, MMP, C.E.T.).
Previous experience in leadership of multidisciplinary teams

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.Who We AreAs a Koch company, Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is a global provider of value-added solutions for the agriculture, turf and ornamental, energy and chemical markets. From agriculture to energy, KAES makes things grow better with plant nutrient and biological technologies. Our team of innovators unleash their potential while developing the technologies that feed and power the world.At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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