What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Planner Scheduler (Upstream) position at Petroplan?
Petroplan is working with an industry-leading EPC company seeking an experienced Area Planner & Scheduler to support a major U.S. mining project. This is a contract role based in Thacker Pass, NV.
Position Overview:
As an Area Planner/Scheduler, you will be responsible for planning, schedule development, progress tracking, and recovery plan activities for a major upstream construction project. You’ll work closely with engineering, construction, procurement, and subcontractor teams to ensure project milestones are met and work fronts are aligned.
This position requires on-site presence in Thacker Pass, NV with camp accommodations and transportation to/from site provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and monitor project construction schedules for a large-scale upstream asset
- Coordinate scope, quantities, and progress from all disciplines into the master project plan
- Lead 90-day lookaheads and 3-week lookahead schedules, support variance analysis
- Integrate subcontractor schedules into the master schedule
- Track critical path, perform productivity analysis, and identify schedule risks or restraints
- Recommend schedule improvements and develop mitigation or recovery strategies
- Prepare schedule reports and forecasting deliverables for project leadership
- Support schedule resource loading and leveling
- Partner closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and project controls teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
- 5-8 years of industry experience
- Background in planning/scheduling for construction, EPC, or industrial projects
- Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Office, and project controls systems
- Experience supporting large, complex projects with non-routine scheduling requirements