Turnaround Cost Specialist

Location: Mont Belvieu, TX

Employment Type: Contract (Eligible for Permanent Conversion)

Work Authorization: Candidates MUST be eligible to work permanently in the United States.

Job Overview:

The Turnaround Cost Specialist is responsible for overseeing all cost-related aspects of assigned turnaround (TAR) projects throughout their life cycle. This includes planning, budget development, execution, and close-out phases. The successful candidate will coordinate with the cost team, communicate with accounting, and ensure that each project phase is accurately reflected in the reporting cycle.

Experience with Toadfly ATOM/IPS is desirable. Candidates with this experience should highlight it in their application.

Key Responsibilities

Planning Phase:

• Create NAFE for upcoming TARs.
• Collaborate with schedulers to receive histograms and develop forecasts.
• Compile budgets and validate quotes received from vendors and contractors.
• Develop per diem cost curves and allocate ongoing charges across open purchase orders (POs).
• Review and validate budgets with the turnaround team.

Execution Phase:

• Regularly refresh budgets, check for changes, and update quotes.
• Develop and maintain templates for contractor updates.
• Finalize cost reports and curves.
• Oversee vendor/contractor onboarding and verify compliance with agreed rates and invoicing accuracy.
• Reconcile costs with accounting and the general ledger.
• Issue daily forecasts and compliance reports, including rosters and force reporting.

Ongoing Efforts:

• Maintain a safe and sanitary workplace environment.
• Continuously monitor and suggest improvements for planning practices.
• Assist the Turnaround Team with additional duties as assigned, including maintenance support and potential capital work assignments.
• Coordinate ARS (Access Request System) access for new hires.
• Provide bi-weekly forecasts for all open projects and generate weekly project control timesheet management reports.

Qualifications:

• Experience in cost management for turnaround projects within the Oil & Gas, Refining, or Petrochemical industries.
• Strong proficiency in cost reporting and forecasting.
• Familiarity with Toadfly ATOM/IPS systems (preferred).
• Knowledge of budgeting, invoicing, and purchase order management processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including accounting, vendors, and contractors.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Competitive compensation package with potential for permanent employment.
• Be part of a team committed to excellence in turnaround and project execution.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about contributing to successful turnaround projects, we encourage you to apply!

Note: This is a contract position with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent role. Only candidates eligible to work permanently in the U.S. will be considered.