Cost Specialist

Turner Industries•Orange, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor that provides responsive, innovative solutions to increase plant production, reduce costs, and prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. The company is a leader in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper industries. Turner Industries Group, LLC has an opening for a Maintenance Cost Specialist to join their Project Controls Team in the Orange, TX area. This position supports the maintenance, capital project, and/or the turnaround team by performing quantitative analysis of cost and schedule to provide management with data for sound business decisions. The Cost Specialist also ensures the project's budget objectives are achieved. The candidate may be asked to work on Maintenance, Turnarounds, Small Capital Projects, or a combination of these.

Requirements

Two (2) years of cost control and analyst experience in any combination of industrial maintenance, capital projects, and/or outages and turnarounds.
Four (4) years of jobsite cost specialist experience or BS degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Accounting, or related curriculum.
Strong background in both cost control and cost analysis.
Working knowledge of basic to moderately complex cost accounting and cost engineering.
Excellent Mathematical skills with attention to accuracy and details.
Creative thinking skills.
Mandatory working knowledge of multiple JD Edwards Enterprise1 system modules (i.e., Timekeeping, Job Cost, Accounts Payable, Billing, Accounts Receivable).
Mandatory understanding of basic Cost Accounting terminology, methodology, and forecasting techniques.
Excellent organizational, leadership, motivational and communication skills.
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Strong commitment to safety and environmental excellence.
Ability to read and write proficiently in the English Language.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently and productively in a team / co-worker environment including change management.
Ability to cope with Pressure & Setbacks.
Successfully complete post-employment-offer drug and alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
Formally accept Company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy.
Formally accept Company EEO and Workplace Harassment, Discrimination Policies.
Successfully complete Cost Specialist / Engineer Skills Assessment test.
Must have or meet the requirements to receive a TWIC card.
Job site specific requirements: SAP, Excel.

Nice To Haves

Preferred working knowledge of various Client systems (i.e., SAP, E-Payables, TRACK, etc.).

Responsibilities

Manage and control cost, general accounting, cost accounting, conduct audits and create and submit cost reports.
Work closely with the project management team, understand, and inform them about the impact and cost diversity or variances of the project.
Perform analytical tasks related to the workflow process and identify how the process will impact expected results.
Identify issues before a potential problem is created.
Work productively in a pressurized environment; keep emotions under control during difficult situations.
Work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment within the organization.
Represent the company professionally while meeting with clients and management.