Senior Level Mechanical Planner Jobs
Senior level mechanical planner jobs put experienced professionals in charge of maintenance strategy, resource allocation, and the planning systems that keep industrial operations running. Roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services, with a mix of on-site and hybrid schedules, and employers like Horrocks, Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE, and HDR hiring at this level now.
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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.
Reimagine What’s Possible
Do you have a passion for safety, solving unique challenges, driving efficiency and operational excellence? Air Products seeks a E&I Turnaround Planner within our Project Resource and Outage Support (PROS) Group located in one of the business sub-regions in the U.S. or Canada. who embodies a safety-first mentality, takes ownership for getting results and can complete daily operating and maintenance activities. If this sounds like you, come grow with us as we continue to build a sustainable tomorrow together!
What's In It for You:
At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!
- Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
- 401k with 100% vested company core and match
- Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
- Paid Parental leave (Up to 4 weeks for both parents)
- Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
- Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
- Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Many more supplemental benefits available
Required Skills / Abilities:
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings and PID’s.
- Experience in preparing and reviewing test / work packages for issuance to the field.
- 3+ years as an Electrical and Instrumentation Planner.
- Proficient in the use of computers and business software, including Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook) SAP, Primavera P6, Adobe.
- 5+ years of Electrical/Instrumentation journey-level maintenance experience and/or Instrumentation Maintenance planning.
- 5+ Years of experience in Electrical and Instrumentation construction.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Assists with the development of the electrical and instrument work scope.
- Identify, scope, and produce construction work packages for execution.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings.
- Perform and lead field walks for site verification.
- Provide leadership in risk management, contractor safety, and mitigating safety issues in operations.
- Organizing materials through expediting, quoting prices, and ensuring the correct parts are available for jobs.
- Create detailed planning activities in P6 for each work order utilizing planning templates as applicable. Activities include individual tasks, manpower, durations, and assigned discipline.
- Provide daily schedule updates during outage execution.
- Create job planning packages for each work order per Air Products guidelines for both internal and external distribution, e.g. bid events, contractor field personnel, etc. Packages may include pictures, P&IDs, BOMs, tools, safe work procedures, applicable standards, QC requirements, etc.
- Support Air Products Management of Change process, recognizing plant changes and following through on all documentation and recommendations in a timely manner.
- Ability to effectively communicate scope, revisions, and activity breakdowns to other groups.
- Uphold and communicate high standards of housekeeping in assigned areas and on all job sites. Conduct frequent formal housekeeping inspections of plant areas.
- Complete close out and documentation as required by Air Products standards and procedures.
Minimum Hiring Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 10+ years’ experience in Turnaround Planning & Scheduling required.
- 10+ years’ experience in maintenance and/or engineering disciplines required.
Work Hours:
- Typical work week is 40 hours with 80+ hours per week during turnaround execution.
- Travel 30% is required across the U.S and Canada.
- The work environment is diverse from an office setting to onsite at Air Products operating facilities.
Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.
Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.
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.
Reimagine What’s Possible
Do you have a passion for safety, solving unique challenges, driving efficiency and operational excellence? Air Products seeks a E&I Turnaround Planner within our Project Resource and Outage Support (PROS) Group located in one of the business sub-regions in the U.S. or Canada. who embodies a safety-first mentality, takes ownership for getting results and can complete daily operating and maintenance activities. If this sounds like you, come grow with us as we continue to build a sustainable tomorrow together!
What's In It for You:
At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!
- Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
- 401k with 100% vested company core and match
- Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
- Paid Parental leave (Up to 4 weeks for both parents)
- Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
- Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
- Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Many more supplemental benefits available
Required Skills / Abilities:
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings and PID’s.
- Experience in preparing and reviewing test / work packages for issuance to the field.
- 3+ years as an Electrical and Instrumentation Planner.
- Proficient in the use of computers and business software, including Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook) SAP, Primavera P6, Adobe.
- 5+ years of Electrical/Instrumentation journey-level maintenance experience and/or Instrumentation Maintenance planning.
- 5+ Years of experience in Electrical and Instrumentation construction.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Assists with the development of the electrical and instrument work scope.
- Identify, scope, and produce construction work packages for execution.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings.
- Perform and lead field walks for site verification.
- Provide leadership in risk management, contractor safety, and mitigating safety issues in operations.
- Organizing materials through expediting, quoting prices, and ensuring the correct parts are available for jobs.
- Create detailed planning activities in P6 for each work order utilizing planning templates as applicable. Activities include individual tasks, manpower, durations, and assigned discipline.
- Provide daily schedule updates during outage execution.
- Create job planning packages for each work order per Air Products guidelines for both internal and external distribution, e.g. bid events, contractor field personnel, etc. Packages may include pictures, P&IDs, BOMs, tools, safe work procedures, applicable standards, QC requirements, etc.
- Support Air Products Management of Change process, recognizing plant changes and following through on all documentation and recommendations in a timely manner.
- Ability to effectively communicate scope, revisions, and activity breakdowns to other groups.
- Uphold and communicate high standards of housekeeping in assigned areas and on all job sites. Conduct frequent formal housekeeping inspections of plant areas.
- Complete close out and documentation as required by Air Products standards and procedures.
Minimum Hiring Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 10+ years’ experience in Turnaround Planning & Scheduling required.
- 10+ years’ experience in maintenance and/or engineering disciplines required.
Work Hours:
- Typical work week is 40 hours with 80+ hours per week during turnaround execution.
- Travel 30% is required across the U.S and Canada.
- The work environment is diverse from an office setting to onsite at Air Products operating facilities.
Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.
Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.
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Senior Level Mechanical Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level mechanical planner job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who can own the full planning lifecycle, from scope development through execution and closeout, without day-to-day oversight. What gives a candidate an edge is demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional shutdowns, fluency in CMMS platforms like SAP PM or Maximo, and a history of mentoring junior planners. Tailoring your resume to show measurable reliability or cost outcomes strengthens your application significantly.
Which companies hire senior level mechanical planners?
Companies hiring senior level mechanical planners right now include Horrocks, Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to concentrate in large industrial operators, energy producers, and facilities-intensive manufacturers that run complex maintenance programs and need planners who can lead rather than just execute.
Are there remote senior level mechanical planner jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field involve at least some on-site presence given the hands-on nature of maintenance planning. About 31% of senior level mechanical planner openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being more common at corporate or multi-site planning roles than at single-facility positions where equipment access is required daily.
What makes a mechanical planner role senior level?
Senior level mechanical planner roles are defined by scope of ownership, technical depth, and leadership responsibility. At this stage, you're setting planning standards, owning the work order backlog strategy, driving reliability improvements, and mentoring less experienced planners. You're expected to make independent decisions on job scope, parts strategy, and resource sequencing, not just execute plans handed down from above.
Which industries hire the most senior level mechanical planners?
Senior Level mechanical planner roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate continuous or high-consequence production environments where senior planning expertise directly reduces downtime, extends asset life, and supports regulatory compliance.