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Airswift

Turnaround Lead Scheduler

Superior, WI · On-site

$17 - $22.75/hr

The Turnaround Lead Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing detailed ... Background as a pipefitter or boilermaker an asset. #LI-GS1

Matrix Service Inc.

IPTW Boilermaker

Bakersfield, CA

$26 - $30/hr

Must have a minimum of four (4) years or more in refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction ... Must be able to pass the Boilermaker Skills Test at or above 70% or complete the NCCER ...

Matrix Service Company

IPTW Boilermaker

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Must have a minimum of four (4) years or more in refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction ... Must be able to pass the Boilermaker Skills Test at or above 70% or complete the NCCER ...

Lincoln Electric

SWP Operations Manager

Lytton, IA

Proven ability to manage field service teams and shutdown/turnaround activities. Experience with ... Boilermaker/Fitter/Welder) or tertiary qualification in engineering/operations management. Welding ...

Mid-State Machine

General Employment - Field

Van Wert, OH · On-site

$18 - $24.50/hr

Supporting outage, shutdown, turnaround, and emergency response work. * Assisting with material ... Boilermaker Services * Pipe Fitting * Ironwork * Equipment Operation * Heavy Equipment Repair * DOT ...

New

Mid-State Machine

General Employment - Field

Lakeland, FL · On-site

$18.25 - $25/hr

Supporting outage, shutdown, turnaround, and emergency response work. * Assisting with material ... Boilermaker Services * Pipe Fitting * Ironwork * Equipment Operation * Heavy Equipment Repair * DOT ...

New

Mid-State Machine

General Employment - Field

Bartow, FL · On-site

$16.25 - $22.25/hr

Supporting outage, shutdown, turnaround, and emergency response work. * Assisting with material ... Boilermaker Services * Pipe Fitting * Ironwork * Equipment Operation * Heavy Equipment Repair * DOT ...

New

Mid-State Machine

General Employment - Field

Bowling Green, FL · On-site

$17.75 - $24.25/hr

Supporting outage, shutdown, turnaround, and emergency response work. * Assisting with material ... Boilermaker Services * Pipe Fitting * Ironwork * Equipment Operation * Heavy Equipment Repair * DOT ...

New

Mid-State Machine

General Employment - Field

Live Oak, FL · On-site

$17.75 - $24.25/hr

Supporting outage, shutdown, turnaround, and emergency response work. * Assisting with material ... Boilermaker Services * Pipe Fitting * Ironwork * Equipment Operation * Heavy Equipment Repair * DOT ...

New

Mid-State Machine

General Employment - Field

Columbus, OH · On-site

$19 - $26/hr

Supporting outage, shutdown, turnaround, and emergency response work. * Assisting with material ... Boilermaker Services * Pipe Fitting * Ironwork * Equipment Operation * Heavy Equipment Repair * DOT ...

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Graham

Quality Lead - Services

Lima, OH · On-site

Certified trade certification i.e., welder, pipefitter, boilermaker etc. with minimum of 8 years of ... Turnaround projects across Canada.

NextDecade

Maintenance Technician, Mechanical

Brownsville, TX · On-site

$19.75 - $26.50/hr

Provide support during the Major Maintenance Turnaround events as required. * Participate as a ... Technical degree in Industrial Mechanical or similar or NCCER (Millwright/Pipefitter/Boilermaker ...

NextDecade

Maintenance Technician, Mechanical

Brownsville, TX · On-site

$19.75 - $26.50/hr

Provide support during the Major Maintenance Turnaround events as required. * Participate as a ... Technical degree in Industrial Mechanical or similar or NCCER (Millwright/Pipefitter/Boilermaker ...

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How much do boilermaker turnaround jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for boilermaker turnaround in the United States is $27.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.76 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Boilermaker Turnaround position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Boilermaker Turnaround, you need expertise in reading blueprints, metal fabrication, rigging, and welding, usually backed by completion of a relevant apprenticeship or technical training, along with OSHA safety certifications. Familiarity with specialized tools like cutting torches, grinders, and pressure testing equipment is essential, as is knowledge of confined space and lockout/tagout safety procedures. Strong teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication under tight deadlines distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies are important for ensuring safe, timely, and high-quality completion of critical maintenance and repair during turnaround projects in industrial settings.

What are the typical work conditions and schedule like for a Boilermaker Turnaround job?

Boilermaker Turnaround positions are usually project-based and involve working long shifts, often 10–12 hours per day, including weekends or nights, to complete time-sensitive industrial maintenance tasks. Work environments can be physically demanding, requiring you to operate in confined spaces, at heights, and around heavy machinery in facilities like power plants, refineries, or factories. You’ll be part of a coordinated team that must adhere to strict safety protocols and project timelines. Turnaround projects offer valuable overtime opportunities and experience with specialized equipment, and successful performance can often lead to recurring assignments or advancement into supervisory roles.

What is a Boilermaker Turnaround job?

A Boilermaker Turnaround job involves repairing, maintaining, and upgrading boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels during scheduled plant shutdowns. These projects are temporary but require skilled workers to inspect and replace worn components to ensure safe and efficient operation. Boilermakers in turnaround roles often work long hours in demanding conditions to meet tight deadlines. This job is essential in industries like oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation to prevent costly unplanned breakdowns.

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Turnaround Lead Scheduler

Turnaround Lead Scheduler

Airswift

Superior, WI • On-site

$17 - $22.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

One of our major oil and gas clients is seeking a Turnaround Lead Schedulerto work on a 12 - month assignment in their facilities in Superior, WI.
Summary:
The Turnaround Lead Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing detailed schedules for plant turnarounds, outages, and events. Beyond technical expertise, the Turnaround Scheduler must foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and respect. The role calls for someone who builds trust through communication and collaboration, helping drive solutions rather than simply identifying problems.
Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the development and optimization of detailed, resource-loaded, logic-driven schedules.
  • Formalizes turnaround shutdown and start up logic and schedules in Primavera software.
  • Develops conceptual turnaround schedules.
  • Inputs and reviews field planning data into the schedule.
  • Determines and ties internal and external logic.
  • Completes schedule data entry check list per job package.
  • Updates and forecasts the turnaround schedule to plan.
  • Solicits plan and schedule suppositions from turnaround management and tests hypotheses.
  • Advises turnaround management of opportunities and risks within the plan and schedule and makes recommendations to capitalize on or mitigate them as appropriate.
  • Leads schedule review exercises with core planning team.
  • Leads contractor schedule reviews and contractor schedule integration process.
  • Prepares user friendly schedule format.
  • Prepares user friendly shift and three-day look ahead schedules during the turnaround execution.
  • Manages schedule progress and change during turnaround execution.
  • Generates turnaround reports for progress as needed.
Requirements:
  • Minimum a high school diploma or GED.
  • The candidate will be responsible for a lot of quality control on the step outs, and will require a strong turnaround background.
  • The candidate will be building a schedule in a new P6 database. Experience with initial turnaround scheduling setups is a significant advantage.
  • Minimum 8-10 years building and executing complex turnaround or outage schedules, in Oil and Gas, LNG, or chemical facilities.
  • Experience as a Turnaround Planner is required.
  • In-depth Primavera Project Management P6 knowledge is required.
  • Strong experience level using Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Knowledge and experience in the best practices and cycles for Turnaround data communication..
Skills
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills.
  • Strong planning and scheduling skills, able to track multiple activities with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills. Able to adapt and work in a fluid work environment which expects high level of customer services, confidentiality, and integrity.
  • Capable of setting high standards and promoting continuous improvement.
  • Able to establish a mutually respectful relationship with management, peers and the various facility level workers who are all essential to ensuring successful events.
  • Provide mentoring and coaching to junior peers and counterparts.
Preferred Qualification:
  • Degree or PMP a plus but not required.
  • Prior use of IPS is an asset.
  • Background as a pipefitter or boilermaker an asset.
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