Turnaround Work Process Leader

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the transportation, industrial applications, and consumer markets through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Location: Deer Park, TX
Travel: None
Job Type: Full-time | On-site

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Turnaround Work Process Leader, you will play a critical role in driving the effectiveness of Turnaround (TAR) execution by strengthening work processes, improving organizational reliability, and supporting maintenance excellence. You will serve as both a people leader and process owner, ensuring alignment between maintenance resources, reliability strategies, and plant business objectives.

In this role, you will:

• Champion a strong EH&S culture, with a visible presence in the field and a focus on safety compliance and engagement


• Lead and support the development of a Highly Reliable TAR organization, reducing variability and eliminating unplanned events


• Provide administrative leadership and people management for TAR personnel, including coaching, performance management, and career development


• Execute the Performance Management Process, supporting employee engagement, development planning, and competency growth


• Plan and allocate resources in partnership with the Maintenance & Reliability Leader to ensure efficient TAR execution


• Lead the application and continuous improvement of TAR Work Processes, ensuring consistency and effectiveness


• Manage budgeting, KPI tracking, and performance metrics, with a focus on driving work process effectiveness


• Participate in and lead cross-functional teams to support TAR objectives and site priorities


• Serve as the administrative leader of maintenance resources within the assigned area of responsibility


• Ensure the organization has the right roles, talent, and competencies to support maintenance and TAR-related processes


• Partner with Reliability, Operations, EH&S, and Project Management teams to ensure organizational integration


• Support improvements in safety, productivity, quality, and workforce effectiveness


• Coordinate and sponsor cross-functional teams to support high-impact opportunities and resource optimization


• Monitor and evaluate individual and team performance against work process expectations and business outcomes


• Ensure delivery of agreed maintenance services and TAR execution standards


• Actively participate in site and business teams, contributing to overall plant performance


• Support development and execution of the Facility Maintenance Strategy


• Drive effective resource leveraging and workforce deployment


• Execute and uphold performance systems, including competency profiles, development plans, and compensation alignment


• Ensure performance metrics are actively used to improve maintenance and TAR effectiveness

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• 10+ years of operational experience within an industrial or chemical plant, with a focus on maintenance


• 3+ years of leadership experience, including managing or leading cross-functional teams


• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental & Security (HSES) policies and procedures


• Experience with performance management systems, including goal setting and objective alignment


• Completion of a leadership development program


• Working knowledge of administrative and people leadership practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or supporting Turnarounds (TARs) in a chemical or petrochemical environment


• Familiarity with maintenance and reliability work processes (RCM, PM/PdM, etc.)


• Experience working within PSM / Mechanical Integrity frameworks


• Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP PM)

Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we are committed to providing a safe, high-performing, and collaborative work environment. In this role, you will:

• Work on-site in a chemical manufacturing facility, with appropriate PPE


• Spend time both in the field and office environment, supporting TAR execution and team leadership


• Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Reliability, Operations, EH&S, and Leadership teams


• Participate in site initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement efforts


• Operate within strict safety, regulatory, and operational standards

We invest in our people, processes, and technologies to drive operational excellence and long-term success. At Lubrizol, you will have the opportunity to lead meaningful changes, develop talent, and make a measurable impact on plant performance.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus opportunities


• 401(k) match + Age‑Weighted Defined Contribution


• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverageHealth Savings Account (HSA)


• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave


• Flexible work environment


• Learning and development opportunities


• Career and professional growth


• Inclusive culture and community engagement


• Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com

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