Turnaround Scheduler (Oil & Gas)
Contract Type: Freelance / Contractor
Duration: Rolling 12-Month Contract
Location: Novara, Italy (on-site presence required during critical phases)
Start Date: ASAP
Language Requirements: English (required), Italian (preferred)
Overview
The role supports a planned major turnaround (TAR) at an operational oil & gas facility located near Novara. The TAR involves multi-discipline work scopes across mechanical, E&I, piping, scaffolding, and inspection with execution expected 2027.
Role Objective
To develop, manage, and optimise a fully integrated turnaround schedule covering preparation, pre-shutdown, execution, and ramp-up. The scheduler will work closely with TAR planners, site management, contractors, and maintenance teams to ensure on-time delivery, schedule risk control, and critical path awareness.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, maintain, and update a Level 3/4 Primavera P6 schedule for the TAR scope.
* Integrate inputs from discipline planners, engineering, procurement, and contractors.
* Align the schedule with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS).
* Conduct what-if simulations and critical path analyses to inform decision-making.
* Track progress vs baseline; issue weekly/monthly schedule updates and lookaheads.
* Support TAR readiness reviews and assurance gates (30%, 60%, 90%).
* Liaise with cost control, construction leads, and operations for smooth handovers.
* Participate in contractor schedule reviews and ensure alignment of third-party inputs.
* Ensure schedule compliance with corporate planning standards.
Required Skills & Experience
* 5+ years experience in scheduling for oil & gas turnarounds, shutdowns, or heavy industrial outages.
* Proven track record using Primavera P6 in a turnaround / maintenance environment.
* Solid understanding of TAR phases, work pack structures, permits, logistics, and resourcing.
* Experience working on live sites with major EPC or operating companies.
* Ability to identify and mitigate schedule risks (float, congestion, concurrent activities).
* Competence in schedule reporting (S-curves, histograms, earned value, etc.).
* Strong stakeholder communication skills (site teams, contractors, management).
* Familiarity with Scaffolding, Lifting, Mechanical, E&I work types.
Preferred Qualifications
* Technical diploma or engineering degree (mechanical, industrial, or equivalent).
* Primavera P6 certification or recognised project scheduling qualification.
* Knowledge of Shell, ENI, ExxonMobil or similar TAR methodology is a plus.
* Working knowledge of MS Project, Excel, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI or Tableau) is beneficial.
Tools & Systems
* Primavera P6 (required)
* Microsoft Excel / Office
* SAP PM (asset — depending on client’s CMMS)
If interested and available Please respond with your up-to-date CV
+31 202 590 300
charlie.culver@recruitment.com