TA Scheduler

Airswift; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an experienced Turnaround Scheduler based in Calgary, AB, to support major turnaround planning and execution. You will develop, maintain, and monitor detailed schedules using Primavera P6, coordinating with engineering, maintenance, operations, and contractors to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has proven turnaround scheduling experience, strong CPM analysis skills, and the ability to adapt to fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Turnaround Scheduler in an industrial setting.
• Led scheduling activities on major turnarounds.
• Proficient with Primavera P6 for schedule development and reporting.
• Understanding of turnaround planning, scheduling, and execution processes.
• Experience with critical-path analysis and progress tracking.
• Ability to manage complex schedules with multiple contractors.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Able to travel to site and work in fast-paced turnaround environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduling activities throughout the turnaround lifecycle, including planning, execution, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain detailed, integrated turnaround schedules using Primavera P6 (P6).
• Work closely with turnaround leadership, planners, maintenance, operations, engineering, contractors, and other stakeholders to incorporate activities and milestones into the overall schedule.
• Establish schedule logic, activity sequencing, durations, milestones, and critical paths.
• Maintain and update schedules throughout turnaround execution based on actual progress and changing priorities.
• Track schedule performance and identify potential delays, constraints, conflicts, and critical-path impacts.
• Generate regular schedule reports, progress updates, look-ahead schedules, and other scheduling metrics for turnaround leadership.
• Travel to site as required to support turnaround planning and execution activities.

Skills

Primavera P6

Turnaround scheduling

Schedule development

Critical path

Stakeholder management

Job description

Turnaround Scheduler

Location: Calgary, AB

Contract: 1-year contract

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Travel: Travel to site required. LOA/camp accommodations will be provided as applicable, with flights included for individuals travelling from outside the province.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Turnaround Scheduler to support the planning and execution of major turnaround activities. Based in Calgary, this position will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring detailed turnaround schedules to support safe, efficient, and timely execution.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience leading scheduling activities for major turnarounds and strong proficiency with Primavera P6.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead scheduling activities throughout the turnaround lifecycle, including planning, execution, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain detailed, integrated turnaround schedules using Primavera P6 (P6).
• Work closely with turnaround leadership, planners, maintenance, operations, engineering, contractors, and other stakeholders to incorporate activities and milestones into the overall schedule.
• Establish schedule logic, activity sequencing, durations, milestones, and critical paths.
• Maintain and update schedules throughout turnaround execution based on actual progress and changing priorities.
• Track schedule performance and identify potential delays, constraints, conflicts, and critical-path impacts.
• Generate regular schedule reports, progress updates, look-ahead schedules, and other scheduling metrics for turnaround leadership.
• Support daily execution tracking and communicate schedule deviations or emerging risks to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Assist with schedule optimization and recovery planning when required.
• Ensure schedule information is accurate, current, and aligned with turnaround objectives and execution plans.
• Participate in turnaround planning and progress meetings and provide scheduling expertise to support decision-making.
• Travel to site as required to support turnaround planning and execution activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a Turnaround Scheduler, Senior Scheduler, or similar scheduling role within an industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading turnaround scheduling activities on major turnarounds.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Primavera P6, including schedule development, maintenance, updating, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of turnaround planning, scheduling, and execution processes.
• Experience with critical-path analysis, schedule progress measurement, and execution tracking.
• Ability to manage complex schedules involving multiple disciplines, contractors, and concurrent work activities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced turnaround environment and respond to changing execution priorities.