Capital Projects - Planner-Scheduler (Hybrid) Job at NOVA Chemicals Corporation
Job ID : 2202
Closing Date : 05/17/2023
Job Category : Project Controls
Location : Sarnia, ON, Calgary, AB or Red Deer, AB
This position provides the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays each week, with the requirement to report to the primary NOVA Chemicals work location on Tuesdays through Thursdays. Employees can opt out of the hybrid schedule and will be expected to work Monday-Friday from the primary work location.
Who We Are:
NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures plastic resins and other petrochemical products that make everyday life safer, healthier and easier. Our employees take pride in our focus on safety and social responsibility by working together to ensure health, safety, security and environmental stewardship through our commitment to sustainability, ESG, and Responsible Care®. NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
NOVA Chemicals helps shape a world where products vital to our health and happiness are even better tomorrow than they are today. We are seeking talented and passionate people who enjoy working in a collaborative, innovative environment to join our dynamic team.
We are seeking a Capital Projects Planner-Scheduler to join our NOVA Chemicals’ Projects Team. This position reports to the Project Controls Team Leader and is a key member of the major project’s controls team (estimating, cost engineering, and planning-scheduling). This position supports development of the execution plans and is accountable for the creation, quality, maintenance, and analysis of the project schedule from inception through commercial operations. All NOVA Chemicals' projects follow our Project Development and Implementation (PD&I) process. As such, projects are executed in accordance with existing standards, industry best practices, and in coordination with external engineering, procurement, and construction contractor systems and methodology.
You Will Use Your Expertise To:
Apply planning, scheduling & reporting standards, and practices.
Support development of the integrated project execution plan (PEP) for assigned projects.
Lead interactive planning (engineering, procurement, construction) workshops.
Develop preliminary execution-phase schedules during project FEL stages, including given work breakdown structures, procurement, contracting and modulization plans, path of construction and other construction planning principles.
Participate in reviews and validation of scope definition, engineering deliverables, control budgets, and project plans & schedules from external contributors and contractors.
Identify and link key activities & milestones from owner and contractor(s) schedules to the Master schedule for the selected scope and execution strategy.
Create Primavera based schedules for project baselines and detailed planning (fully integrated, properly structured, resource loaded, CPM defined).
Supports team members with understanding project schedule details, identification of issues, and plans to address risks and performance gaps for resolution.
Lead schedule optimization and risk review activities with the owner, contractor, project management and construction teams, including resource loading, leveling, and strategies to address bottlenecks and conflicts.
Assess impacts of proposed changes and communicates to decision makers and impacted parties.
Develop and maintain accurate quantity-based progress measurement systems for internal schedules.
Maintain schedule data, timely reporting, and accurate forecasting.
Report on key performance indicators on project schedule compliance, trending, and forecasting
Provide detailed schedule technical analysis, logic analysis & activity duration analysis for schedules (internal/external)
Analyze external engineering and construction schedule reports.
Validate and benchmark schedule durations and perform schedule risk analysis.
Prepare and present dashboards representing schedule trends, progress (based on earned value), and key performance (KPI) metrics.
Create and maintain project scheduling processes, practices, and procedures.
Support after action reviews, lessons learned, and evaluating new ways to improve planning and scheduling practices.
What We Are Looking For:
Technical diploma or degree with 10+ years of related experience; or a minimum of 12 years of progressive project planning and scheduling discipline experience.
Knowledge, technical expertise and leadership in project execution planning and scheduling.
Proven capacity to create and maintain complex schedules in Primavera (P6).
In-depth knowledge of project scheduling concepts, terminology, and methodologies.
Ability to coach and mentor team members in areas of interactive planning and scheduling.
AACE Scheduling certification, or ability to qualify for AACE Scheduling Certification, would be considered an asset.
Demonstrated commitment to Responsible Care ® Principles.
Demonstrated decision-making, problem-solving, prioritization, planning and analytical skills.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of schedule risk analysis.
Experience working in a petrochemical, hydrocarbon processing or other industrial facility would be considered an asset.
You Can Stand Out If:
You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.
You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.
You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving.
You are collaborative , inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals.
Additional Information:
Relocation will NOT be considered for this position
Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience
This role requires up to 10% travel
The successful candidate is required to provide proof of a valid driver’s license
Why NOVA Chemicals?
NOVA Chemicals’ flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location, and are an element of the “Total Rewards” package used to reward employees.
Check Us Out Online:
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for company news.
Follow us on LinkedIn and Glassdoor for job updates.
Read more on our Responsible Care® and sustainability initiatives like Project STOP
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.
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Closing Date : 05/17/2023
Job Category : Project Controls
Location : Sarnia, ON, Calgary, AB or Red Deer, AB
This position provides the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays each week, with the requirement to report to the primary NOVA Chemicals work location on Tuesdays through Thursdays. Employees can opt out of the hybrid schedule and will be expected to work Monday-Friday from the primary work location.
Who We Are:
NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures plastic resins and other petrochemical products that make everyday life safer, healthier and easier. Our employees take pride in our focus on safety and social responsibility by working together to ensure health, safety, security and environmental stewardship through our commitment to sustainability, ESG, and Responsible Care®. NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
NOVA Chemicals helps shape a world where products vital to our health and happiness are even better tomorrow than they are today. We are seeking talented and passionate people who enjoy working in a collaborative, innovative environment to join our dynamic team.
We are seeking a Capital Projects Planner-Scheduler to join our NOVA Chemicals’ Projects Team. This position reports to the Project Controls Team Leader and is a key member of the major project’s controls team (estimating, cost engineering, and planning-scheduling). This position supports development of the execution plans and is accountable for the creation, quality, maintenance, and analysis of the project schedule from inception through commercial operations. All NOVA Chemicals' projects follow our Project Development and Implementation (PD&I) process. As such, projects are executed in accordance with existing standards, industry best practices, and in coordination with external engineering, procurement, and construction contractor systems and methodology.
You Will Use Your Expertise To:
Apply planning, scheduling & reporting standards, and practices.
Support development of the integrated project execution plan (PEP) for assigned projects.
Lead interactive planning (engineering, procurement, construction) workshops.
Develop preliminary execution-phase schedules during project FEL stages, including given work breakdown structures, procurement, contracting and modulization plans, path of construction and other construction planning principles.
Participate in reviews and validation of scope definition, engineering deliverables, control budgets, and project plans & schedules from external contributors and contractors.
Identify and link key activities & milestones from owner and contractor(s) schedules to the Master schedule for the selected scope and execution strategy.
Create Primavera based schedules for project baselines and detailed planning (fully integrated, properly structured, resource loaded, CPM defined).
Supports team members with understanding project schedule details, identification of issues, and plans to address risks and performance gaps for resolution.
Lead schedule optimization and risk review activities with the owner, contractor, project management and construction teams, including resource loading, leveling, and strategies to address bottlenecks and conflicts.
Assess impacts of proposed changes and communicates to decision makers and impacted parties.
Develop and maintain accurate quantity-based progress measurement systems for internal schedules.
Maintain schedule data, timely reporting, and accurate forecasting.
Report on key performance indicators on project schedule compliance, trending, and forecasting
Provide detailed schedule technical analysis, logic analysis & activity duration analysis for schedules (internal/external)
Analyze external engineering and construction schedule reports.
Validate and benchmark schedule durations and perform schedule risk analysis.
Prepare and present dashboards representing schedule trends, progress (based on earned value), and key performance (KPI) metrics.
Create and maintain project scheduling processes, practices, and procedures.
Support after action reviews, lessons learned, and evaluating new ways to improve planning and scheduling practices.
What We Are Looking For:
Technical diploma or degree with 10+ years of related experience; or a minimum of 12 years of progressive project planning and scheduling discipline experience.
Knowledge, technical expertise and leadership in project execution planning and scheduling.
Proven capacity to create and maintain complex schedules in Primavera (P6).
In-depth knowledge of project scheduling concepts, terminology, and methodologies.
Ability to coach and mentor team members in areas of interactive planning and scheduling.
AACE Scheduling certification, or ability to qualify for AACE Scheduling Certification, would be considered an asset.
Demonstrated commitment to Responsible Care ® Principles.
Demonstrated decision-making, problem-solving, prioritization, planning and analytical skills.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of schedule risk analysis.
Experience working in a petrochemical, hydrocarbon processing or other industrial facility would be considered an asset.
You Can Stand Out If:
You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.
You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.
You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving.
You are collaborative , inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals.
Additional Information:
Relocation will NOT be considered for this position
Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience
This role requires up to 10% travel
The successful candidate is required to provide proof of a valid driver’s license
Why NOVA Chemicals?
NOVA Chemicals’ flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location, and are an element of the “Total Rewards” package used to reward employees.
Check Us Out Online:
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for company news.
Follow us on LinkedIn and Glassdoor for job updates.
Read more on our Responsible Care® and sustainability initiatives like Project STOP
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.
Please Note :
clarksonsquare.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, clarksonsquare.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.