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The Turnaround Lead Scheduler is responsible for developing,maintaining, and optimizing detailed schedules for plant turnarounds, outages, and events. One of our major oil and gas clients is seeking a Turnaround Lead Schedulerto work on a 12 - month assignment in their facilities in Superior, WI.

One of our major oil and gas clients is seeking a Turnaround Lead Schedulerto work on a 12 - month assignment in their facilities in Superior, WI. Summary: The Turnaround Lead Scheduler is responsible for developing,maintaining, and optimizing detailed schedules for plant turnarounds, outages, and events. Beyond technical expertise, the Turnaround Scheduler must foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and respect. The role calls for someone who builds trust through communication and collaboration, helping drive solutions rather than simply identifying problems. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Responsible for the development and optimization of detailed, resource-loaded, logic-driven schedules. </li><li>Formalizes turnaround shutdown and start up logic and schedules in Primavera software. </li><li>Develops conceptual turnaround schedules. </li><li>Inputs and reviews field planning data into the schedule. </li><li>Determines and ties internal and external logic. </li><li>Completes schedule data entry check list per job package. </li><li>Updates and forecasts the turnaround schedule to plan. </li><li>Solicits plan and schedule suppositions from turnaround management and tests hypotheses. </li><li>Advises turnaround management of opportunities and risks within the plan and schedule and makes recommendations to capitalize on or mitigate them as appropriate. </li><li>Leads schedule review exercises with core planning team. </li><li>Leads contractor schedule reviews and contractor schedule integration process. </li><li>Prepares user friendly schedule format. </li><li>Prepares user friendly shift and three-day look ahead schedules during the turnaround execution. </li><li>Manages schedule progress and change during turnaround execution. </li><li>Generates turnaround reports for progress as needed. </li></ul>Requirements: <ul><li>Minimum a high school diploma or GED. </li><li>The candidate will be responsible for a lot of quality control on the step outs, and will require a strong turnaround background. </li><li>The candidate will be building a schedule in a new P6 database. Experience with initial turnaround scheduling setups is a significant advantage. </li><li>Minimum 8-10 years building and executing complex turnaround or outage schedules, in Oil and Gas, LNG, or chemical facilities. </li><li>Experience as a Turnaround Planner is required. </li><li>In-depth Primavera Project Management P6 knowledge is required. </li><li>Strong experience level using Microsoft Office Suite. </li><li>Knowledge and experience in the best practices and cycles for Turnaround data communication.. </li></ul>Skills <ul><li>Strong leadership and organizational skills. </li><li>Strong planning and scheduling skills, able to track multiple activities with a high degree of accuracy. </li><li>Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills. Able to adapt and work in a fluid work environment which expects high level of customer services, confidentiality, and integrity. </li><li>Capable of setting high standards and promoting continuous improvement. </li><li>Able to establish a mutually respectful relationship with management, peers and the various facility level workers who are all essential to ensuring successful events. </li><li>Provide mentoring and coaching to junior peers and counterparts. </li></ul>Preferred Qualification: <ul><li>Degree or PMP a plus but not required. </li><li>Prior use of IPS is an asset. </li><li>Background as a pipefitter or boilermaker an asset. </li></ul>#LI-GS1

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Turnaround Lead Scheduler

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Calendar Management

Coaching

Computer Networks

Continuous Improvement

Customer Support/Service

Data Entry

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High School Diploma

Identify Issues

Intrusion Prevention Systems

Leadership

Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)

Mentoring

Microsoft Office

Oil and Gas

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Primavera

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Progress Reports

Project Management Professional (PMP)

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The Lead Turnaround Scheduler builds trust through clear communication, fosters a culture of teamwork, accountability, andrespect, and actively drives solutions rather than simply identifying problems. This role combines deep technical scheduling expertise with strong leadership and collaboration skills to ensure that complex mechanical turnaround activities are planned and executed safely, efficiently, and on time.

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Job Title: Lead Turnaround SchedulerJob DescriptionThe Lead Turnaround Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing detailed schedules for plant turnarounds, outages, and related events in an industrial environment. This role combines deep technical scheduling expertise with strong leadership and collaboration skills to ensure that complex mechanical turnaround activities are planned and executed safely, efficiently, and on time. The Lead Turnaround Scheduler builds trust through clear communication, fosters a culture of teamwork, accountability, andrespect, and actively drives solutions rather than simply identifying problems.Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop and optimize detailed, resource-loaded, logic-driven turnaround and outage schedules for mechanical work in industrial facilities.</li><li>Formalize turnaround shutdown and startup logic and schedules using Primavera P6 software.</li><li>Create conceptual turnaround schedules to support early planning and scenario analysis.</li><li>Input and review field planning data to ensure accuracy and completeness of the schedule.</li><li>Determine internal and external logic ties between activities and ensure proper sequencing in the schedule.</li><li>Complete schedule data entry checklists for each job package to maintain quality and consistency.</li><li>Update and forecast the turnaround schedule against plan, adjusting as needed to reflect current conditions.</li><li>Solicit planning and scheduling assumptions from turnaround management and test these hypotheses within the schedule.</li><li>Advise turnaround management on schedule-related opportunities and risks, and recommend strategies to capitalize on or mitigate them.</li><li>Lead schedule review exercises with the core planning team to validate logic, resources, and timelines.</li><li>Lead contractor schedule reviews and manage the contractor schedule integration process into the master schedule.</li><li>Prepare user-friendly schedule formats for stakeholders at various levels of the organization.</li><li>Produce clear, user-friendly shift schedules and three-day look-ahead schedules during turnaround execution.</li><li>Manage schedule progress and change during turnaround execution, ensuring timely updates and communication.</li><li>Generate turnaround progress reports and other schedule-related reports as needed for leadership and stakeholders.</li><li>Provide mentoring and coaching to junior peers and counterparts in planning and scheduling best practices.</li><li>Promote high standards of quality control on step-outs and other critical planning elements to support successful events.</li><li>Collaborate closely with turnaround planners, mechanical teams, and field personnel to ensure alignment between the schedule and field execution.</li><li>Support continuous improvement of turnaround planning and scheduling processes, tools, and practices.</li></ul>Essential Skills<ul><li>Minimum 8-10 years of experience building and executing complex turnaround or outage schedules in oil and gas, LNG, or chemical facilities.</li><li>Proven experience as a Turnaround Planner, with direct involvement in field planning and execution of mechanical work.</li><li>In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Primavera Project Management P6, including building schedules in a new P6 database.</li><li>Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite for reporting, analysis, and communication.</li><li>Demonstrated background in turnaround planning and mechanical work, with a strong focus on quality control of planning details and step-outs.</li><li>Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and activities.</li><li>Advanced planning and scheduling skills, capable of tracking multiple activities with a high degree of accuracy.</li><li>Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities, with the capacity to work effectively in a fluid, fast-paced environment.</li><li>Ability to maintain high levels of customer service, confidentiality, and integrity in all interactions.</li><li>Capability to set high standards and promote continuous improvement in turnaround planning and scheduling.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to establish mutually respectful relationships with management, peers, contractors, and facility-level workers.</li><li>Ability to lead schedule reviews, facilitate discussions, and drive decisions that support successful turnaround outcomes.</li></ul>Additional Skills & Qualifications<ul><li>Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.</li><li>A degree or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus but not required.</li><li>Prior use of IPS (Integrated Planning System) is an asset.</li><li>Knowledge and experience in best practices and cycles for turnaround data communication.</li><li>background as a pipefitter or boilermaker is an asset and supports understanding of mechanical field work.</li><li>Experience with initial turnaround scheduling setups in new P6 databases is a significant advantage.</li><li>Ability to mentor and coach junior planners and schedulers, sharing best practices and lessons learned.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork, accountability, and respect across diverse teams.</li><li>Track record of driving solutions and improvements rather than focusing solely on identifying problems.</li></ul>Work EnvironmentThis is a 1-year contract role with the possibility of extension, based onsite at an industrial facility in Superior, Wisconsin. The standard work schedule is approximately 40 hours per week during the planning phase. During turnaround execution (currently anticipated for 2028), the schedule will shift to an intensive rotation of 7 days per week with 13-hour shifts (7-13s) to support around-the-clock activities. The position requires close collaboration with turnaround planners, mechanical teams, contractors, and operations personnel in a plant environment. Work is performed primarily onsite, using Primavera P6, Microsoft Office Suite, and other planning tools and systems. There is a preference for local candidates; however, non-local candidates are also considered and may receive a per diem of $178 per calendar day. The role operates in a culture that values safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement, with an emphasis on clear communication and respectful collaboration across all levels of the organization.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Superior, WI.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $74.00 - $91.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Superior,WI.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 27, 2026.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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