Turnaround Scheduler

Calgary, AB, Canada
Contracted
Experienced

Turnaround Scheduler (Primavera P6) | Contract | Alberta (On-Site)

We’re working with a major oil & gas client on an upcoming turnaround and are looking to bring on an experienced Turnaround Scheduler to support the team.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be working closely with planners, coordinators, and site teams to manage and drive the schedule through execution.

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)
    • Allowances
      • 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
  • Proactive, ownership-driven mindset (no spoon-feeding)
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