Turnaround Scheduler

Methanex
Geismar, LA

Position SummaryThe Turnaround Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and controlling an integrated schedule to support safe, efficient, and disciplined execution of all turnaround and outage related activities, ensuring alignment between scope, resources, and execution strategy.Position Responsibilities
  • Builds and manages logic-driven, resource-loaded schedules using Primavera P6 to support critical path control. Provides early and late curve to TAR Manager for float analysis.
  • Supports scope freeze, work packaging, and sequencing decisions through schedule analysis and “what-if” scenarios.
  • Interfaces with the Cost Controls team to align schedule, cost phasing, and productivity assumptions.
  • Ensures consistent use of scheduling standards, coding structures, calendars, and scheduling methodologies.
  • Identifies critical path, near‑critical activities, float consumption, and schedule risks; protects critical path by proactively communicating impacts and potential recovery options on daily basis.
  • Tracks all delays during TAR and reports to TAR Manager.
  • Works closely with field coordinators, contractors and operations to ensure updates reflect reality.
  • Supports TAR governance requirements, including management reports, readiness reviews, and post‑TAR assessments.
  • Contributes to the organizational vision of Global Methanol Leadership and, as a team member, demonstrates the core values of integrity, trust, respect and professionalism.
  • Networks with other Methanex sites to the mutual benefit of all sites.
  • Participates in local and global teams to execute specific projects, or to foster and develop the corporate use of CMMS’s.Position Qualifications
    • Relevant industrial trade certification preferred.
    • Good understanding of chemical processes and process equipment.
    • Previous relevant Maintenance/Turnaround experience within an industrial environment.
    • Ability to perform under high‑pressure, fast‑changing conditions.
    • High attention to schedule integrity and data quality.
    • Expert user of Microsoft Office products.
    • Familiarity with work scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, IBM Maximo Scheduler, AKWIRE, or Primavera (P6).
    • Experienced with Industrial Maintenance practices and systems.
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