Turnaround Scheduler / Project Controls

Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Location: [Insert Location] Employment Type: Contract/Full-Time Industry: Oil & Gas / Industrial Turnaround / Petrochemical Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Turnaround P6 Scheduler with strong expertise in project controls and cost management to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in planning, scheduling, and coordinating all phases of turnaround projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget. This role requires a proactive professional with exceptional Primavera P6 skills, analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of turnaround processes and project controls. Primavera P6 Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and update detailed turnaround schedules using Primavera P6. Perform critical path analysis, resource loading, and forecasting to ensure efficient execution plans. Monitor and adjust schedules to accommodate scope changes, delays, or unforeseen circumstances. Project Controls: Collaborate with project teams to establish and maintain project baselines. Track progress and performance metrics against established schedules and plans. Provide accurate and timely reporting on project KPIs, including earned value analysis. Cost Management: Integrate cost data with schedules to develop cost-loaded schedules. Monitor and control turnaround budgets, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions. Work closely with cost engineers to align costs with work breakdown structures (WBS). Collaboration and Communication: Interface with key stakeholders, including operations, engineering, and contractors, to ensure alignment on project timelines. Facilitate schedule review meetings and produce lookahead schedules for execution teams. Provide detailed reports and dashboards to leadership, highlighting risks, issues, and mitigation plans. Qualifications: Minimum 5+ years of experience in P6 turnaround scheduling, project controls, and cost management within the oil and gas or petrochemical industry. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and advanced understanding of project scheduling principles. Strong knowledge of turnaround processes, including planning, execution, and closeout phases. Experience with cost management tools and methodologies. Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems for cost tracking and reporting is a plus. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization. Preferred Skills: Experience with resource leveling, productivity analysis, and manpower planning. Knowledge of industry-standard best practices for turnarounds and shutdowns.