Scheduler, Capital Project

LyondellBasell

Basic Function

The Capital Project Scheduler will be part of a Controls team which supports a portfolio of capital projects for the Morris Complex.  This role is responsible for creating and maintaining resource loaded schedules for the entire portfolio throughout the 5-Stage Project Management Process.  The Scheduler is responsible for the optimization of each project schedule considering milestone targets, resource availability, and cutover requirements.   This role will forecast milestones throughout project development and execution utilizing feedback from Project Leads, Cost Controls, Procurement, Technical Leads, Construction Contractors, and the Plant Maintenance Scheduler. The ideal candidate has prior scheduling experience and working in a self-guided role to maintain or improve schedule compliance.
 

Roles & Responsibilities

•    Create, maintain, and analyze project schedules in accordance with Project Management Process Standard, identified Best Practices, and emerging improvement initiatives.
•    Prepare, implement, and monitor scopes of work using Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for control and integrity
•    Evaluate current practices, develop and implement plans to ensure accuracy of project schedules and performed version control
•    Develop conceptual models for Business Capability traceability matrix to explain processes to all levels of users
•    Track, evaluate, and report portfolio information weekly to maintain schedule compliance
•    Incorporate contractor project schedules and job plans into the portfolio schedule
•    Effectively distribute reports to facilitate discussions in recurring team meetings.     
•    Work with Construction Management and Contractor Coordinators to track and predict overall headcount requirements for projects in execution
•    Participate on Project Teams and provide feedback by tracking baselines, maintaining schedule risk registers, performing what-if analyses, developing contingency plans, and capturing Lessons Learned.
•    Manage each projects’ schedule progress and accuracy, while identifying critical activities and  updating forecasts
•    Coordinate cross-functional departments to identify project issues, monitor action items, and work with the project manager to drive resolution.
•    Must be proficient in Primavera P6, Microsoft Office including Projects, or similar scheduling software
•    Prefer experience working within the 5-stage Project Management Process
•    Prefer proficiency in SAP
•    Prefer proficiency in reviewing and interpreting PowerBI reports
 

Min. Qualifications

• Candidate must have at least 5 years of experience as a scheduler, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry.
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

Competencies

Builds effective teamsCollaboratesCultivates innovationCustomer focusDemonstrates courageDrives resultsEnsures accountabilityInstills trust and exemplifies integrity

We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce.  As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.