Turnaround Scheduler

Brunel; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 9,594,000 - 14,022,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily LOA of $200

CRA mileage rates

Job summary

A project management consulting firm in Calgary is seeking an experienced individual to manage turnaround scheduling using Primavera P6. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in project controls, with proven skills in turnaround environments. Responsibilities include optimizing schedules, gathering updates, and engaging directly with field teams. This position offers a hybrid work model and requires frequent site presence. Competitive daily LOA and mileage allowances are provided.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in scheduling or project controls.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Primavera P6.
• Proven experience with turnaround scheduling.
• Experience building schedules with ~15,000+ activities.
• Strong resource loading and leveling capability.
• Willingness to be on site regularly and engage directly with field teams.
• Strong communication with trades and site personnel.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the turnaround schedule in Primavera P6.
• Proactively gather schedule updates from various teams.
• Optimize, sequence, and resource-load schedules.
• Perform manual hard-coding and overrides where required (not solely relying on P6 auto-optimization).
• Level-load resources to ensure realistic manpower curves (avoid extreme day-to-day fluctuations).
• Update schedules during execution and clearly communicate progress, delays, and recovery options.
• Support turnaround managers with accurate, actionable schedule data.
• Conduct site walk-downs and engage directly with field personnel as needed.
• Track progress against plan (planned vs. actual hours, ahead/behind indicators).
• Build, optimize, and maintain L4-level turnaround schedules.
• Provide clear schedule status and trend reporting (simple, practical metrics preferred).

Skills

Scheduling / project controls experience

Primavera P6 proficiency

Turnaround scheduling experience

Resource loading and leveling

Strong communication skills

On-site engagement

Clear communication

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Start date: ASAP, with 40-hour work week.

Duration: 12 months with possibility for extension

Location: Calgary-based with hybrid work model initially (approx. 1-day WFH, 4 days office)

• Increasing site presence through execution phase (Empress AB)
• Site travel ramps up April–May (Empress AB)
• Rotation expected late July through early September (e.g., 12 days on / 2 days off)
• LOA: $200/day
• Mileage: CRA mileage rates

Role Overview

The successful candidate will own the Primavera P6 schedule from optimization through execution, working closely with turnaround managers, planners, area coordinators, and site teams. This is a highly visible role in a fast-paced, complex turnaround environment (~$50MM+ spend).

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the turnaround schedule in Primavera P6
• Proactively gather schedule updates by engaging planners, area coordinators and field teams
• Optimize, sequence, and resource-load schedules (baseline is not yet fully sequenced or resourced)
• Perform manual hard-coding and overrides where required (not solely relying on P6 auto-optimization)
• Level-load resources to ensure realistic manpower curves (avoid extreme day-to-day fluctuations)
• Update schedules during execution and clearly communicate progress, delays, and recovery options
• Support turnaround managers with accurate, actionable schedule data
• Conduct site walk-downs and engage directly with field personnel as needed
• Track progress against plan (planned vs. actual hours, ahead/behind indicators)
• Build, optimize, and maintain L4-level turnaround schedules
• Provide clear schedule status and trend reporting (simple, practical metrics preferred)

Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in scheduling / project controls
• Extensive hands‑on Primavera P6 experience (no training provided)
• Proven turnaround scheduling experience (multiple turnarounds preferred)
• Experience building and managing schedules with ~15,000+ activities
• Strong resource loading and leveling capability
• Comfortable manually overriding and hard‑coding schedules
• Willingness to be on site regularly and engage directly with field teams
• Strong communication skills with ability to interact effectively with trades and site personnel