Turnaround Scheduler

Job Title: Turnaround Scheduler 
Location

• Calgary, AB OR Fort St. John, BC
• Must be willing to work onsite during Turnaround (TA) in 2027

Schedule & Work Arrangement

• Monday–Friday, 8 hours/day (Planning)
• 24/4 during TA Execution or as required by the company
• Onsite requirement during TA: approximately 30 days
• Contract Duration: ~May 2026 – May 2027 (potential for extensions)

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Turnaround Scheduler with strong Primavera P6 expertise and working cost control experience to support upcoming turnaround and long-range planning activities. This role will be predominantly scheduling-focused in the near term, with increasing involvement in cost control activities leading into and during Turnarounds.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on mechanical TA scheduling experience, understands TA execution, and can support basic cost tracking using Excel. While this is a combined role, there is flexibility to separate scheduling and cost control responsibilities if required. Key Responsibilities
Scheduling (Primary Focus)

• Develop, maintain, and update Turnaround schedules using Primavera P6
• Support mechanical turnaround planning and execution
• Manage schedule updates, progress tracking, and reporting
• Work closely with planners, execution teams, and leadership during TA
• Support long-term TA planning leading up to execution

Cost Control (Secondary Focus)

• Support cost tracking and reporting during Turnarounds
• Manage daily time tickets during TA execution
• Use Excel exclusively for cost tracking and reporting
• Assist with long-term cost control activities outside of TA windows

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Turnaround Scheduler (TA experience is mandatory)
• Strong Primavera P6 scheduling expertise
• Mechanical turnaround experience (required)
• Journeyman Trade ticket preferred
• Working knowledge of cost control principles  within Turnarounds
• Advanced Excel skills for cost tracking and reporting
• Ability to work onsite during TA execution
• Strong communication and coordination skills

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 benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.