Michael McDonough
Bridgewater,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Rotating Equipment Turnaround Planner with proven success at Phillips 66, excelling in turnaround planning and contractor management. Achieved significant cost savings through effective budgeting and negotiation. A collaborative leader, fostering teamwork and communication, while enhancing operational efficiency and safety compliance during critical turnaround events.
Positive and proactive, bringing solid foundation in project coordination and scheduling. Knowledge of project management principles and tools, paired with strong analytical and organizational skills. Committed to driving efficient and effective project turnarounds.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Rotating Equipment Turnaround Planner
Advantange Technical Resourses
07.2019 - 04.2025
- Collaborated with operations and maintenance teams to ensure seamless transition during turnarounds, minimizing disruptions to production.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, including plant management and regulatory agencies, fostering a collaborative environment during turnaround events.
- Developed comprehensive work packages for multidisciplinary teams, leading to successful turnaround completion within budget and schedule constraints.
- Reduced downtime for critical equipment by conducting thorough maintenance planning and scheduling.
- Analyzed historical data to identify patterns and trends, contributing to more accurate turnaround forecasting.
- Coordinated with external vendors and contractors, ensuring timely delivery of services and materials required for successful turnarounds.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations throughout the entire turnaround process by closely monitoring work activities and enforcing safety protocols.
- Improved turnaround planning efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving technologies.
- Managed budgets effectively by tracking expenditures against projections, making adjustments as needed to prevent cost overruns.
- Enhanced communication between departments through regular meetings, resulting in smoother project execution.
- Conducted post-turnaround evaluations to identify areas for improvement, refining future planning efforts.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings by optimizing resource allocation during turnaround events.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers/vendors to secure competitive pricing on materials/services while maintaining quality standards.
- Created detailed scope documents outlining all necessary tasks for each turnaround event, providing clear guidance for involved teams.
- Provided technical expertise in troubleshooting complex issues arising during the execution phase of turnarounds.
- Maintained accurate records of equipment history and maintenance schedules, aiding in efficient planning of future turnarounds.
Rotating Equipment Turnaround Discipline Lead
Phillips 66
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Evaluated vendor services for quality assurance purposes, maintaining a reliable network of suppliers and contractors to support project needs.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices throughout all phases of project execution.
- Improved overall project performance with rigorous monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Championed the adoption of best practices in turnaround planning and execution across the organization, resulting in enhanced efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Collaborated with operations and maintenance teams to ensure seamless transition during turnarounds, minimizing disruptions to production.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, including plant management and regulatory agencies, fostering a collaborative environment during turnaround events.
- Developed comprehensive work packages for multidisciplinary teams, leading to successful turnaround completion within budget and schedule constraints.
- Reduced downtime for critical equipment by conducting thorough maintenance planning and scheduling.
- Analyzed historical data to identify patterns and trends, contributing to more accurate turnaround forecasting.
- Coordinated with external vendors and contractors, ensuring timely delivery of services and materials required for successful turnarounds.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations throughout the entire turnaround process by closely monitoring work activities and enforcing safety protocols.
- Improved turnaround planning efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving technologies.
Rotating Equipment Section Team Lead
Phillips 66
01.2006 - 02.2016
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
- Managed risks and mitigated potential issues through proactive planning, monitoring, and timely decisionmaking.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Education
Linden High School
Linden, NJ06-1973
Skills
- Contractor management
- Scope development
- Turnaround planning
- Budgeting and cost control
- Shutdown coordination
- Scheduling expertise
- Scope management
- Scheduling and coordination
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
Timeline
Rotating Equipment Turnaround Planner
Advantange Technical Resourses
07.2019 - 04.2025
Rotating Equipment Turnaround Discipline Lead
Phillips 66
02.2016 - 03.2019
Rotating Equipment Section Team Lead
Phillips 66
01.2006 - 02.2016
Linden High School
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