Operations Scheduler

Airdrie, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 1, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Operations Scheduler is responsible for developing and optimizing production schedules to align engineering, procurement, and fabrication activities. They must also monitor schedule performance, analyze critical path activities, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.

Job details

Key Responsibilities * Schedule Optimization: Develop, maintain, and optimize production schedules for fabrication projects to align Engineering, Procurement, Materials, Fabrication, and Construction activities. * Shop Coordination: Attend weekly shop pre-production meetings to provide updates, capture changes, and adjust fabrication schedules accordingly. * System Management: Utilize Primavera P6, Production Scheduling Systems (PSS), Visual Manufacturing, and Microsoft Excel to track progress and support planning. * Risk & Critical Path Analysis: Monitor schedule performance, analyze critical path activities, identify resource constraints, and recommend corrective actions. * Resource Forecasting: Develop manpower loading plans, capacity forecasts, and resource utilization reports to maximize shop efficiency and throughput. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Drafting, Procurement, Production teams, and vendors to ensure schedule accuracy. * Stakeholder Communication: Report on schedule status, material shortages, long-lead equipment concerns, and capacity constraints through regular meetings and reports. * Continuous Improvement: Support initiatives aimed at enhancing production planning, scheduling accuracy, workflow efficiency, and capacity management. Qualifications * Experience: Minimum five (5) years of scheduling experience in fabrication, manufacturing, EPC, oil & gas, or industrial construction environment. * Integrated Scheduling: Proven track record of developing and maintaining integrated schedules across engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction phases. * Operations Knowledge: Strong understanding of production planning, shop capacity management, manpower loading, forecasting, and performance metrics. * Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Visual Manufacturing, ERP/MRP systems, or similar manufacturing software. * Advanced Primavera P6: Demonstrated experience with schedule development, resource loading, progress tracking, forecasting, critical path analysis, and recovery planning. * Analytical & Tools: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office, paired with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment. * Industry Preference: Experience in modular fabrication, oil & gas facilities, or heavy industrial construction is highly preferred.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least five years of scheduling experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial construction environments. Proficiency in Primavera P6, ERP/MRP systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills is required.