Manage the project schedules for hydro turbine projects using Microsoft Project. This includes building and maintaining baseline schedules, identifying critical tasks and the critical path, planning resources and loading the shop, tracking progress against plan, and giving the Production Manager and Project Manager early warning of delays and risks. Works closely with Engineering, Production, Procurement and the Management Team.

TYPICAL DUTIES

Develop and maintain project schedules in MS Project

Build the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), tasks, dependencies and milestones for each hydro turbine project

Store and manage all project files on SharePoint, with controlled versions and access

Set the baseline when a project is awarded and re-baseline only through approved changes

Track schedule variance against baseline and document the cause of each change

Identify critical tasks and manage the critical path

Perform critical path and schedule impact analysis, including long-lead items such as castings, forgings and specialty steel

Build look-ahead schedules and recovery plans when delivery dates are at risk

Plan and load resources

Allocate labour, machines and work centres by project priority and capacity

Identify overallocation and resource conflicts; recommend leveling options such as re-sequencing, overtime or subcontracting

Work with the Production Manager on shop loading across multiple projects

Track progress and report

Confirm task status, remaining durations and completion dates with Production, Engineering and Procurement

Prepare weekly schedule updates, Gantt charts and progress reports for the Production Manager, Project Manager and Management

Give early warning of scheduling risks, resource shortages and potential delays

Work with the Project Manager

Ensure schedules reflect contract deliverables, milestones and delivery commitments

Support the transition of awarded proposals into project schedules

Improve scheduling processes, templates and records; participate in External Audit





Special projects as assigned

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Project, including baselines, constraints, resource leveling and tracking

Strong knowledge of WBS, task sequencing, dependencies and critical path methodology

Able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment

Ability to read drawings, routings and BOM

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail

Able to identify scheduling risks, resource conflicts and capacity constraints, and propose practical solutions

Strong communication, coordination and follow-up skills; able to work with cross-functional teams

Proactive, accountable and results-oriented; productive within a team environment

Must possess a valid G driver’s license

REQUIRED WORKING KNOWLEDGE

Norcan’s current programs and services, proprietary systems, Company policies and goals

Operating systems: Windows

Products: Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office, SharePoint

Manufacturing processes for large rotating equipment: machining, fabrication, welding, assembly and testing

Knowledge of rotating equipment / Hydro Industry

ISO Standards as they apply to Design and Manufacturing

Shop and Worksite Safety

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-5 years relevant experience in project scheduling, production planning or project coordination in manufacturing, fabrication, engineering or industrial projects

Any previous experience in items listed as “Working Knowledge” is an asset

EDUCATION REQUIRED

Diploma or degree in Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field, or equivalent experience

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED HAZARDS

Working at a computer for extended periods of time

Regular shop floor visits to review progress (PPE required)

Occasional travel to manufacturing vendors or Hydroelectric stations (PPE and Confined Space Entry/Working at Heights required)

SALARY & BENEFITS

Market-competitive salary in line with industry standards, based on experience

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📌 Project Scheduler (Ontario)
🏢 Norcan Hydraulic Turbine
📍 Ontario