Turnaround Scheduler

Kelly Engineering is currently seeking an experienced Scheduler for a 6 month assignment in the Seadrift, Texas area! Under the guidance of the Turnaround Manager (TAM), and as a member of the Core Turnaround Team, the Scheduler implements the Global Turnaround Methodology (GTM) to implement a strategy that renews the assets and maximizes long term valuecreation, and then executes that strategy delivering best in class performance in all phases of the turnaround (planning and front-end loading (FEL), pre-work, shutdown, and post-work). The Scheduler has the primary responsibilities for developing, optimizing and progressing integrated turnaround schedules for all turnarounds that this person is associated with.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimize and manage turnaround schedules using Primavera
• Receive turnaround work orders and check for administrative completeness
• Work with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering (including non-Dow resources) to implement an integrated schedule
• Apply critical path analysis to compress turnaround schedules and minimize production impact
• Apply resource leveling to optimize manpower needs for the turnarounds
• Technical/Content Steward for the Site Turnaround Web Page including schedule and resource updates for the turnarounds
• Define and optimize resource requirements for turnarounds
• Provide updates to the GTM team, clients and other stakeholders, before, during and after turnarounds using various reporting tools
• Monitors/reviews GTM scheduling performance measures
• Validates all Construction Contractors resource loaded schedules, and retains for variance analyses.
• Performs staffing density checks or staffing limitation checks to validate schedule durations.
• Ability to multi-task which will include working several projects/activities/demands concurrently.
• Must be able to interface/work with Engineering, General Mechanical and I&E contractors.
• Must be able to validate and report earned value physical progression based on the Rules of Credits.
• Works with cost management to gain alignment when forecasting schedule completion dates.
• Weekly reporting and interface with Project Design Teams, contractors and project management.
• Identifies critical resource and schedule issues and recommends corrective action.
• Performs ongoing schedule analyses, critical path analyses to determine problem areas, earned value analyses, risk analyses& reporting, evaluate/recommend schedule improvement opportunities.
• Understands other scheduling software i.e., Microsoft Project, Fast-Track, etc., used by outside contractors.
• Understands and the knowledge of using change order process (PDN/FCO) in documenting and reporting changes.
• Ability to recognize Quality Control of Engineering/Construction packages in order to identify activities.

To qualify for this position, you must possess the following:

• Minimum High School diploma or GED is required.
• Proficiency within Primavera (P6)
• Prior Dow experience
• Requires thorough knowledge of scheduling best practices, principles and techniques acquired during a minimum of 5 years progressive experience in the Planning/Scheduling discipline.
• Strong computer skills
• Computer problem solving skills, ability to identify and resolve problems with appropriate resources
• Must have excellent organizational skills and have a strong attention to detail.
• Requires excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and must be proficient in Excel.
• The Turnaround Scheduler must have strong leadership skills as well as the ability to communicate across all levels.
• Overtime will be required during turnarounds to manage progress and report schedules

The following are preferred but not required:

• Knowledge of SAP management systems
• Engineering scheduling experience is a strong plus.
• Prior scheduling experience in a maintenance facility is a strong plus