Soft Craft Planner/Coordinator

We are currently seeking a TAR Softcraft Planner for an on-site opportunity in the Baytown, TX area, starting in August 2026, with an anticipated 1-year term. 

This position is full-time, W2, non-exempt (all hours over 40/week paid at time and a half) and eligible for comprehensive benefits options, offering a target hourly pay rate of $45-$47, DOE.  Please see below for additional details and job requirements. 



The Soft Craft Specialist shall report to the lead planner/coordinator and is responsible for all aspects of his/her assigned project area throughout its life cycle.



In the planning phase the specialist will walk down scope, verify materials, photograph, and step out jobs in the planning tool.

During execution the specialist will mobilize into a coordinator role and all contractors preforming work in the assigned area will report to the coordinator. Specialists will ensure the current status of every phase is accurately reflected in the reporting cycle.

Planning Phase

Planning / Estimating soft craft activities in job plans Verify paint / insulation specs on all jobs

Assist scheduler with tying logic and job sequencing

Coordinate with Ops &Maintenance during planning phase if scaffold or insulation removal is needed for field verification. Quote review and validation

Execution Phase

Contractor Onboarding

Follow all soft craft contractors and verify progress throughout all phases

Work with scheduler to monitor productivity of soft craft contractor through all phases

Monitor all contractor's safety practices Monitor soft craft's head count and insure it is appropriate for the work fronts

Work with inspections to identify any additional/discovery work

Fill out AWR/delay forms as needed

Attend rollover meetings and status all assigned work

Ongoing Efforts

Maintain a safe and sanitary work place

Constantly monitor client planning practices and suggest improvements where necessary

Assist the Turnaround Team with all other duties assigned

Maintenance assistance Potential Capital work assignments

Physical requirements

• The ability to read at a level to understand written safety procedures, work procedures, blue prints, P&IDs, work permits, and technical instruction manuals is required.


• A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.


• A minimum of 5+ years of electrical and instrumentation experience is preferred, preferably in an energy related industry.


• Strong mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment is required.


• Basic computer skills such as opening, creating and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required.


• The ability to assume responsibility, prioritize and respond to multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.


• The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business like and professional manner is required.


• Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.


• Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.


• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.


• Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.


• Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.


• Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100 foot lbs. of torque.


• Must have ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.


• Must wear special safety equipment while working and must be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment.


• The ability to take call-outs and work overtime is required.


• Must live or relocate to within 1 hour of reporting location. The ability to travel domestically is required.