About the Role
The Turnaround Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing detailed schedules to support the planning and execution of a Turnaround (TA). The ideal candidate brings robust Primavera P6 expertise, hands‑on turnaround or industrial project experience, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates with a trades background or engineering/project experience—especially those local to the area—are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimize detailed turnaround schedules using Primavera P6.

Work closely with planners, supervisors, contractors, and project teams to gather scope details and ensure accurate activity sequencing.

Monitor schedule progress, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.

Support the creation of resource‑loaded schedules and ensure alignment with manpower and equipment availability.

Participate in daily/weekly planning and progress meetings during both planning and execution phases.

Provide schedule updates, reports, and forecasts to TA leadership.

Assist in risk identification and mitigation planning related to schedule impacts.

Ensure all scheduling activities align with safety, quality, and operational standards.

Qualifications





Proven experience as a Scheduler in industrial environments; Turnaround experience strongly preferred.

Proficiency with Primavera P6 (required).

Background in trades, maintenance, construction, or engineering/project management.

Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage complex schedules.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.

Ability to work extended hours during the execution phase of the Turnaround.

Willingness to travel or temporarily relocate if not local.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading perks packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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📌 TA Scheduler (Saskatchewan)
🏢 NES Fircroft
📍 Saskatchewan