Instrument Planner

Instrument Planner – Refinery Turnarounds & Shutdowns
Job Type:

Full-Time

Compensation:

$62.00 – $68.00 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, certifications, and overall fit for the role

Position Overview
Mills Electric is currently seeking experienced Instrument Planners to support refinery shutdown and turnaround activities in the Pacific Northwest. This position is responsible for developing detailed instrumentation work packages to support safe, efficient, and successful turnaround execution within refinery and industrial environments.

The ideal candidate will have a strong instrumentation and controls maintenance background, refinery experience, and the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines in a fast-paced turnaround environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop detailed instrumentation work packages for refinery turnaround and shutdown activities

Perform field walks to verify scope, materials, access, and job readiness

Coordinate with operations, maintenance, contractors, engineering, and reliability personnel

Support turnaround scheduling and execution teams

Review and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, instrument specifications, and related technical documentation

Identify labor, materials, tooling, and safety requirements for planned work

Ensure all planned work complies with refinery safety standards, permitting requirements, and site procedures

Assist with schedule updates, scope changes, and execution support during active turnaround events

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum 5 years of refinery or industrial instrumentation experience required

Previous refinery turnaround/shutdown planning experience strongly preferred

Strong instrumentation and controls maintenance background required

Instrumentation degree or technical certification from BTC, Perry Technical Institute, or similar technical program preferred

Experience with SAP, Maximo, Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, and Primavera P6 preferred

Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, and instrument specifications

Strong understanding of refinery safety procedures, permitting, LOTO, and safe work practices

Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in refinery and industrial field environments, including walking units and climbing stairs/ladders as needed

Eligible employees may have access to:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Career development and training opportunities

Opportunities for overtime and turnaround-related premium hours

Equal Opportunity Employer
Mills Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Hiring Notes
Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, certifications, and overall business needs. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and refinery/site-specific onboarding requirements.

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