Project Planner/Scheduler

Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Purpose:
We are currently recruiting for a Project Scheduler. Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full-time position based in Sudbury, Ontario.

This pivotal role involves leveraging advanced scheduling methodologies to ensure the successful execution of projects. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive project schedules that reflect the strategic goals of the organization. Responsible for independently applying advanced scheduling and planning techniques and analysis within a project environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of planning/scheduling.
• Monitor job progress according to schedules.
• Coordinate with material expediters concerning critical items of supply.
• Participation in expenditure forecasts.
• Perform schedule analysis.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules using industry-standard scheduling software, ensuring alignment with project milestones and deliverables.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and timelines, ensuring all aspects of project planning are covered.
• Utilize critical path method (CPM) analysis to identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders on schedule adherence and potential delays.
• Facilitate scheduling meetings, drive discussions on schedule changes, and ensure effective communication among all project participants.
• Prepare and present schedule reports, including variance analysis and forecasts, to senior management and project teams.
• Lead efforts to refine scheduling processes and best practices within the project management framework at Worley.

What you will bring:
Technical and Industry Experience:

• Extensive experience in project scheduling, preferably in a technical or engineering environment.
• Proven expertise in using scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on proactive risk management.
• Experience in large-scale or multi-project scheduling across diverse teams.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• Degree in Bachelors.
• Professional certification in project management (PMP, PMI-SP, or equivalent) is highly desirable.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

Worley is committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all applicants. As part of this commitment, Worley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If you require any accommodations or assistance, please contact us at: [email protected]

Moving forward together
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

Ready to join us? Apply now to submit your CV.