Description

Koch Specialty Plant Services has openings for Schedulers for various client sites within the U.S. Primary duties will consist of creating, monitoring, and analyzing the project schedule in accordance with best practices around general mechanical work. The position will require a self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented individual knowledgeable of equipment, processes, and procedures for maintaining and repairing refinery process equipment. This role is not eligible for Sponsorship. Relocation assistance will not be provided.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Perform job site assessments to view the work areas
• Interface with contractors to verify work plans
• Develop, monitor, and maintain schedule for turnaround
• Develop detailed Gantt chart/schedule of shutdown and startup sequence
• Present/Lead schedule update meetings with Turnaround team
• Resource load/leveling activities within schedule
• Develop reporting formats per customer request
• Graphic representation of data such as progress curves, earned value, etc.
• Interact with all team members and contractors to assist with scope development, logistics and constraints
• Determine critical path items and communicate to turnaround team
• Provide schedule updates and analysis in meeting during execution
• Update schedule during execution to include scope changes
• Review drawings, customer requirements and specifications to develop work scope activities
• Use knowledge of best work practices and procedures to develop project execution strategy and identify task constraints
• Assess manpower requirements and determine estimated durations for the work activities
• Define “Division of Responsibilities” for project resources (manpower, equipment, support contractors, PPE, consumables, etc.)
• Support customer Turnaround Planner by providing work activities, activity durations and manpower for scheduled development
• Actively participate in a strong safety culture.

Work Environment

The job will primarily be on or around construction/turnaround sites and operational units and include possible hazardous environments. Exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, irritants, and smoke may occur. Special Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be necessary to control some hazardous environments. Additional forms of PPE may be required depending on the project. Safety requirements must be verified and meet standards set forth by client permits, policies and procedures, and be performed in compliance with all federal, state and local laws or ordinances before work activities can begin.

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• 1+ year experience scheduling with Microsoft Projects or similar scheduling software
• One or more years of experience with industrial turnaround
• 3+ years or more of related industrial plant experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and demonstrated ability to develop scope of work and schedule
• 1 or more years of practical experience working with business software such as MS Office, SAP, Oracle (Primavera 6), etc.
• Familiarity with towers, drums, heat exchangers, valves, and piping
• Candidates must be able to meet all company and customer qualifications to access job site including training requirements
• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times

What Will Put You Ahead

• 5+ years or more of related industrial plant experience
• 2+ years of turnaround planning/scheduling experience
• 2+ years as Lead Scheduler
• Experience working in pulp and paper industry

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf