Scheduling Engineer - Petrochemical/Utilities

Job Title: Scheduling Engineer – Petrochemical/ Utilities

Company: Accelerated PM

Job Type: On-Site

Job Location: Waco, Texas

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s (required)
• P6 Scheduling experience: 10 yrs (required)
• Utilities/Energy sector experience: 5 yrs (required)

Accelerated PM is searching for a skilled and motivated Scheduler to join our team in the petrochemical sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting budget preparation and carrying out scheduling duties. This position requires experience in the energy sector, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills.

Location/Travel:

• This is an on-site position, with travel expenses negotiable.

Duties and Responsibilities Could Include:

• Develop, maintain, and monitor integrated project schedules, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and performance baselines.
• Identify schedule trends, perform variance analyses, and escalate issues for management action to enable proactive decision-making.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring, and supervision for planning and scheduling activities.
• Support organizational, reporting, and administrative project functions to foster efficient execution.
• Apply professional concepts and creative problem-solving to resolve complex project and technical issues.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of scheduling methods, procedures, and system enhancements.
• Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment with project goals and deliverables.

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• 5 years of relevant experience in scheduling in the energy or gas utilities sector.
• Strong understanding of petrochemical project components, including pipelines, stations, and infrastructure.
• Experience working with P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong MS Excel skills other MS Office products (Access, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).

Beneficial Experiences

• Relevant AACE or PMI certifications

Job Type:

• Rate: $85-$110/hr. (salary is commensurate with experience)
• Benefits: Negotiable (PTO, 401k, Health Insurance)