Airswift is seeking a Turnaround Cost Controller to support one of our O&G; clients on a 6-months contract position.
The Turnaround Cost Controller is responsible for planning, tracking, forecasting, and managing all financial aspects of major maintenance turnarounds. This role ensures cost transparency, disciplined financial control, and accurate reporting throughout all phases of the turnaround lifecycle. The Cost Controller works closely with Planners, Schedulers, Maintenance, Operations, Supply Chain, and leadership teams to ensure safe, efficient, and cost‑effective turnaround execution.
Key Responsibilities
1. Turnaround Cost Planning & Budget Development
- Develop, manage, and maintain the comprehensive turnaround (TA) cost estimate for all Bitumen Production areas.
- Build detailed budgets using historical data, contractor rates, unit costs, and scope breakdowns.
- Align cost estimates with worklists, labor/resource plans, and materials procurement strategies.
- Support the development of the TA approval package and ensure cost classification accuracy (OPEX/CAPEX).
2. Cost Tracking & Daily Execution Control
- Monitor daily TA cost performance, including contractor labor, equipment rentals, materials, and emergent work.
- Reconcile actual daily cost data against planned budgets to identify deviations.
- Produce daily cost burn‑rate summaries and communicate impacts to TA leadership.
- Validate contractor time sheets, service entries, and cost coding for financial accuracy.
3. Forecasting & Variance Management
- Prepare detailed cost forecasts during pre‑turnaround and execution phases.
- Identify and quantify cost risks related to scope changes, productivity issues, or rising burn rates.
- Provide variance analysis (budget vs. forecast vs. actuals) with clear commentary for leadership.
- Recommend corrective actions to maintain cost discipline and protect financial targets.
4. Contract, Procurement & Invoice Validation
- Review contractor cost estimates, rate sheets, and cost models for accuracy and contractual compliance.
- Validate purchase orders, service orders, change orders, and invoices with Supply Chain and field teams.
- Flag discrepancies, unauthorized charges, or financial risks and ensure timely resolution.
- Ensure all vendor charges align with executed work, contract terms, and approved scope.
5. Cost Governance, Controls & Compliance
- Ensure all turnaround costs follow corporate financial controls and approval workflows.
- Maintain audit‑ready financial documentation for all cost transactions.
- Enforce Management of Change (MOC) requirements for added or revised scope.
- Support compliance with procurement policies, contract strategies, and internal controls.
6. Reporting & Dashboards
- Create and maintain cost dashboards for daily, weekly, and lifecycle reporting.
- Provide clear cost performance updates to execution teams and senior leadership.
- Deliver visualizations for burn‑rates, forecast‑to‑complete, and variance summaries.
- Supply cost insights to support real‑time decision-making during execution.
7. Systems & Data Management
- Maintain cost data accuracy within ERP/CMMS systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Maximo.
- Set up and manage WBS structures, cost centers, and financial coding.
- Build reports and analytics using Excel, Power BI, and other tools.
- Uphold strong data integrity and version control practices.
8. Collaboration & Stakeholder Support
- Work closely with Turnaround Managers, Planners, Schedulers, Maintenance Leads, Operations, and Supply Chain.
- Provide financial insight to support scope optimization and execution decisions.
- Participate in daily and shift coordination meetings to confirm cost implications of planned activities.
9. Post‑Turnaround Closeout & Reconciliation
- Complete final cost reconciliation against the approved budget and forecasts.
- Support development of the turnaround closeout report with detailed financial analysis.
- Participate in lessons learned sessions to enhance future cost estimates and controls.
- Benchmark costs against previous events to drive continuous improvement.
10. Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to reduce turnaround cost without compromising quality or safety.
- Support contractor performance evaluations and rate benchmarking.
- Promote improved cost practices, tools, and reporting processes for future events.
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
- 3–7+ years of cost control experience in oil sands, heavy industry, industrial maintenance, or turnarounds.
- Strong proficiency with ERP systems (Maximo, Oracle) and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI).
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.
- Understanding of maintenance, turnaround processes, and contractor management is an asset.
Core Competencies
- Strong financial discipline and attention to detail
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