Lead Turnaround Scheduler - Hired by Matrix, Inc. - Marcus Hook, PA

Our client is the largest producer of thermoplastic resin in the Americas, the largest worldwide producer of biopolymers with the green polyethylene and the largest producer of polypropylene in the United States. With activities in the chemical and petrochemical sector, the Company has 35 industrial units concentrated in Brazil, the United States and Germany. With Clients in more than 60 countries, they have commercial offices in the United States, Argentina, Holland, Chile, Venezuela, Colombia and Singapore.

Responsibilities

• The Turnaround Scheduler will develop an integrated turnaround schedule in Primavera software from maintenance jobs planned in SAP and shop schedules from outside specialty contractors
  


• Work with the Turnaround Planners in order to transfer job plans from the computerized maintenance management system (SAP) to the TA scheduling software (Primavera)
  


• Work with Operations TA Coordinator, TA Maintenance Execution Coordinator, Projects Coordinator to input the logic into the TA schedule
  


• Communicate the turnaround duration, critical path based on the job plan sequence and required logic
  


• Work with the TA Core Team to optimize the schedule
  


• Facilitate TA schedule review meetings
  


• Level the resources required to meet the integrated turnaround scheduling goals
  


• Develop a TA baseline schedule
  


• During TA execution the TA Scheduler participates in daily update meeting and is expected to:
  

o Update the TA schedule based on input from the field

o Communicate schedule progress

o Communicate jobs that are lagging and may impact turnaround duration

o Communicate craft productivity

o Communicate craft histograms

o Develop a TA earned curve and a projected completion curve

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience as a Lead Turnaround (TA) Scheduler
  


• Experience with developing an integrated turnaround schedule that includes pre-work, production shutdown/startup sequence, maintenance and project execution, and post work
  


• Ability to input logic into turnaround schedule
  


• Experience with turnaround schedule optimization and resource leveling
  


• Ability to communicate craft productivity factor, histograms
  


• Ability to communicate critical path and near critical path jobs
  


• Experience with Primavera Scheduling Software
  


• Experience with MS Excel
  


• Experience with working with a Turnaround Team that consists of a Turnaround Manager, Operations Turnaround Coordinator, TA Maintenance Execution Coordinator, Project Engineer/Coordinator, Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Manager, Production Superintendent
  


• Ability to work independently
  


• Preferably previous work experience (minimum 5 years) in an Industrial Maintenance Role (Craftsperson, Supervisor, Technical)
  


• Will work Marcus Hook PA but travel may be required
  

Please submit your resume for consideration. Once submitted, feel free to contact Tom at 201-226-3548 for additional information.

Approx. Duration: 24 months

About Hired By Matrix

Hired by Matrix, Inc. is a full service staffing and recruiting company that enables Fortune 500 and mid-market companies nationwide to achieve their strategic goals. We prepare our clients to succeed in a changing marketplace by creating a custom pipeline of professionals and teams that are superbly matched to our clients’ business functions and cultures.

We recruit for a variety of job types including IT, Finance and Accounting, R & D, Engineering, Administrative and Light Industrial.

Founded 29 years ago by CEO Sharon Olzerowicz, Hired by Matrix distinguishes itself as an exceptionally reliable partner whose industry knowledge and continuous pursuit of excellence allows the company to deliver the caliber of professionals who become our clients’ most important assets.

Our team of expert account managers and recruiters collaborate closely with our clients to understand their needs, corporate requirements and company cultures. We also keep our clients informed of important industry trends. We use this information to build robust, fully customized pipelines of highly-qualified contract professionals.

Our responsiveness, tenacity and know-how apply to all service delivery channels, from corporate procurement executives and hiring managers to Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Hired by Matrix has a track record of delivering consultants that map precisely to the skills, expertise and company culture required. Our investment in recruiters, who specialize in a range of capabilities and niche disciplines, has resulted in successful matches, long contracts and repeat business. This frees our clients to focus their time and efforts on higher value goals, such as creating more efficient processes, optimizing their human resources, or enhancing productivity.

We also bring a human touch to managing and motivating our consultants, from the initial recruitment process and candidate presentation, to monitoring their progress throughout the life of the assignment.

Hired by Matrix, Inc. is a WBENC-certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE); and CEO Sharon Olzerowicz serves on the WBENC Board and is a long-standing member of the Forum Governing Group. HbM is also WOSB (Woman Owned Small Business) Certified.

Hired by Matrix, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.