Project Scheduler

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Louisiana, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Projects

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

Business unit:

Downstream

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Position Purpose

What’s the role –

Project Scheduler is a member of the Norco Energy & Chemicals Park Capital Project Organization and is primarily responsible for developing, supporting and leading the scheduling effort of capital project portfolio schedules from Identify to Operate Phase. Capital projects develops and maintains each capital project master schedule.

Project Scheduler will manage data for over $300mln yearly portfolio spend for the foreseeable future. This role provides support to multi-departmental, cross function project teams, monitors the team’s progress against milestones and baselines, identifies gaps, takes action to mitigate gaps and escalates issues to the Project Manager & Project Services Manager when warranted.

In addition, all members of the Projects & Services Department are expected to demonstrate a passionate commitment to Safety and the Environment.


Responsible for developing, supporting and leading the Front End Engineering, Detail Engineering and Construction Execution schedulers; ensuring compliance to standards and being a of champion of project controls
Participates in regional and global Shell Networks pertaining to scheduling
Steward and audit use of Shell and Norco’s standardized planning and scheduling structures with primavera including use of EPS, WBS, RBS and coding
Understand the workings of and has open communications with numerous other Shell disciplines – project management, turnaround, operations, engineering, procurement, finance.
Becomes fluent in and drives usage of Shell process for managing scope and work as spelled out in Shell’s Asset Management System (AMS); focused on scheduling as it pertains to Capital Projects
Assesses work plans to understand the optimal schedule to achieve Site premises and goals including duration, quality, low cost, and safety performance.
Facilitates Interactive Planning Sessions at each phase gate of assigned projects.
Participates and leads schedule optimization reviews
Participates in, leads, and facilitates schedule assurance reviews
Communicates key issues and risks to the Project Managers and Project Services.
Identifies areas of safety concern, work schedule hours, overhead work, congested areas, within the schedule and assist with developing mitigations.
Drives project progression and schedule attainment for area assigned project throughout engineering and execution and is responsible for master schedule.
Responsible for ensuring all aspects scheduling systems are prepared and utilized to provide Management with required reporting.
Develops and maintains Project type templates.
Oversees the management of files and records for close out
Looks for opportunities and areas of improvement in processes and tools
Provides a critique of activities after completion of event and participates in Lessons Learned and Lookback process.
Is mindful of and continues to look for opportunities to maintain schedule and improve project delivery process.


The Norco Projects & Services department maintains an active schedule. This position will play a very important role in assisting the facility in delivering world class performance in this arena. Turnarounds, Pitstops/Outages, Maintenance and Capital Projects can be a fast-paced and in an ever-changing environment. Individual will be required to balance a multitude of demands while keeping safety the priority in all that they do.

Key Challenges


Ensure accuracy of Capital Project progress reporting and schedule attainment.
Highly demanding and fast-paced job.
Ability to maintain strong relationships with entire team during times of high energy.
Championing the delivery of transformational improvements in Capital Project Reporting
Building robust and sustainable processes and guidelines for the Projects & Services organization and support groups.
Be a leader in Change Management who can revise or develop systems or processes that can be used to streamline work processes and to develop the next set of leaders in this space.
Multiple projects and events being planned and at times executed simultaneously
Continuous improvement project mindset
Balancing and delivering results with the “No Change Mindset”.
Maintain strong relationship with Project Managers, Engineering Firms, Shell discipline engineers, Construction & Turnaround teams


Skills & Requirements

What we need from you –


Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis.
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant work experience.
7 or more years of scheduling experience in industrial environment.
Must be proficient with the IT environment (PC, Microsoft Office applications)
Must be skilled with Primavera P6 and SAP/GSAP systems.
Experience in Shell Capital Projects, Construction & Turnaround scheduling practices.
Strong leadership and communication skills. Able to lead a team and contract partners as well as work one-on-one to achieve business objectives.
Knowledgeable in Shell Capital Project Schedule Guidelines, IPA Benchmarking & KPIs.
Able to perform work with little or no supervisor direction.
Demonstrated ability as a Team Player. Willingly offer and accept challenge and feedback on job deliverables.


Company description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally, and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork, and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.


We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.


A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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