Master Scheduler Job Description

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Master Scheduler

W Industries - Houston, TX

W-Industries is an energy service company that specializes in Automation Solutions, I&E Construction Services, Power Generation and Packaged Equipment for the Energy and Industrial markets. Our expertise encompasses the full spectrum of system technologies from pneumatic - hydraulic control systems to state-of-the-art programmable solutions to chemical injection systems, and everything in-between.

The Master Scheduler will implement and oversee engineering and production schedules for all projects within the Electrification division. In this role you will be collaborating with project managers, shop supervisors, and engineers by preparing project progress and performance evaluation reports.

Requirements

Develops, maintains, and coordinates technical schedules for large to medium scale projects from proposal level to detailed level schedules.
Coordinates data inputs from the various disciplines and functions to ensure accurate forecasts and reporting of schedule.
Engages the Project Management team to understand causes of the deviation and the need to establish actions to mitigate, where deviations from established tolerances occur.
Maintains schedule during the Project/Turnaround life cycle monitoring progress and incorporating modifications where changes in the original scope occur or delays are encountered.
Schedule equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements.
Communicate effectively to key stakeholders on quotation requirements, improvements, and status updates; this includes close collaboration with Sales, R&D, Purchasing (Supply Chain), Project Management, Scheduling, Production, and Materials Management.
Contributes to improvement of Schedule Management Work Process and leveraging of learning experiences.

Required Skills

Advanced experience in Outlook, Excel, Access, Word, and Power Point.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience dealing with customers on long-term projects.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with production personnel, designers, engineers, management, customers, and regulatory agencies.
Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and customers, balancing customer needs and requests with production and delivery availability.
Complex problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated negotiation skills in interaction with internal and external customers.
Strong conflict resolution skills.

Required Education & Experience

5+ years of experience in project management and designing, analyzing, and implementing integrated project and master schedules.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related fields, preferred.
Experience in related scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, etc)

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk.
Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking.
Some lifting (up to 30 lbs.).

Offered Benefits

401(k)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long term Disability insurance
Voluntary benefits
FSA and HSA
PTO

W-Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that no applicant for employment or employee is denied an equal opportunity based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

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