What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Analyst position at Global Edge Group?
Global Edge is an international staffing firm connecting projects worldwide with the industry’s most talented project professionals. We work with high level technical and commercial personnel across multiple industries including Oil and Gas, Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure, Automotive and Motorsports, IT, Marine, Mining, and more. With offices strategically located worldwide, Global Edge is known for the highest level of delivery for our clients and contractors.
Job Summary
The TAR Cost Analyst will work as part of the turnaround cost group to provide support for current and upcoming outages and non-routine maintenance.
The TAR Cost Analyst is expected to have a general understanding, and 3 years minimum related experience, of incurred cost and general ledger accounting. He/she must be able to present confidently in meetings, possess basic Microsoft Office skills, including fundamentals and proficiency in Excel, and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and vendors. The Turnaround Cost Analyst may be asked to support other efforts within the Turnaround or Non-Routine Maintenance cost teams.
Responsibilities & Essential Duties
•Vendor quote review and validation
Update and maintain PO log
Setup vendors in system
•Issue requisitions
Verify master service agreements
Request and validate staffing plans
Execution Phase
• Compile DFR Report
• Maintain accurate employee rosters and badge numbers system
• Collect and validate per diem documentation and maintain per diem log
• Track daily labor and per diem costs
• Track daily equipment costs
• Track daily material and shopwork costs
• Perform weekly reconciliations with vendors
• Monitor incurred costs vs. PO value and advise as needed
• Enter PO change order requisitions
• Monitor burn rates to support forecast
• Monitor burn rates to support forecast
• Question lead planner of any delta between estimate breakdown and vendor reporting
• Participate in pre-forecast PM meeting Validate and approve invoices
Validate and compare data between systems
Post Turnaround Phase
•Continue any processes outlined above for vendors performing work during post-TAR phase
•Confirm final costs with vendors
•Close purchase orders
Ongoing Efforts
•Develop and document process improvements
•Act as the point of contact for assigned vendors
•Assist coworkers as needed
•Participate in daily/weekly cost meetings
•Develop familiarity with turnaround cost tool
•Assist with ad hoc requests
Skills and Qualifications
•High school diploma or GED required; college coursework or degree preferred.
•Minimum of 3 years’ experience in cost tracking/project controls cost within oil & gas, petrochemical, and/or turnaround environments.
•Understanding and knowledge of turnaround lifecycle and cost control principles.
•Experience with SAP and other Cost tracking/reporting tools.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
•Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
•Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with internal teams and external contractors.
•Ability to work full-time ON-SITE and OT hours as needed/required.
Global Edge Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Group, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.