Job Description

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

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)