10/26/2026
**UPDATED**: TWO TAR Cost Analysts now needed for long-term opportunities on-site in Baytown, TX
(Requirements and skill sets are specific; please read the entire job description below)

Target Start: December 2026
Anticipated Duration: 1 year
Location: Baytown, TX
Status: Non-exempt, full-time, W2 (all hours over 40/week paid at time and a half)
Benefits Eligible: Yes, comprehensive options available
Hourly Pay Rate: Competitive, DOE
Per Diem/Sponsorship: No/No
Schedule: Please see weekly work hours below, but all hours are on-site, no remote or hybrid

The Turnaround Cost Analyst I provides cost control and financial reporting support for turnaround (TAR), outage, and non-routine maintenance activities. This role works closely with Turnaround Cost Supervisors, Cost Coordinators, Project Managers, Turnaround Field Coordinators, contractors, and accounting personnel to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, reporting, and financial compliance throughout the lifecycle of a project.

The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of cost management principles, project accounting, and general ledger processes. This individual must be capable of analyzing accounting data, communicating effectively with stakeholders, presenting cost information in meetings, and maintaining strong working relationships across multiple organizations.

Experience with staffing plan management and gate log tracking systems such as ATOM, TRACK, or similar platforms is desirable. Candidates should highlight this experience on their resume.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cost Tracking and Reporting

Track actual expenditures against approved budgets, commitments, and forecasts.
Provide timely and accurate cost information to turnaround leadership and stakeholders.

2. Forecasting and Cost Performance Monitoring

Prepare routine cost forecasts.
Identify spending trends, cost risks, and potential budget impacts.
Communicate forecast changes and cost performance concerns in a timely manner.

3. Commitment and Expenditure Management

Review and validate purchase orders, invoices and labor charges.
Assist with monthly accruals and cost reconciliation activities.

4. Budget Development and Change Management

Support preparation of turnaround and maintenance budgets.
Maintain documentation supporting budget revisions and funding approvals.

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

Collaborate with planners, schedulers, project controls personnel, procurement, accounting, contractors, and field execution teams.
Monitor alignment between budget and cost performance.
Support daily and weekly turnaround cost review meetings.

6. Financial Compliance and Data Integrity

Validate transactions and maintain compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.

7. Management Reporting and Closeout Support

Prepare summaries and reports covering incurred cost and forecast.
Assist with financial closeout activities, including final reporting, accrual reconciliation, and lessons learned documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
Minimum 3 years of experience in cost control, project controls, project accounting, or turnaround cost management within petrochemical, oil & gas, or industrial environments.
Working knowledge of cost forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, accruals, and financial reporting.
Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) or similar enterprise financial systems.
Experience with ATOM, TRACK, or other gate log/timekeeping systems preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Work Schedule Expectations

Base Schedule

Core schedule is generally Monday through Thursday, 10-hour days.
Start times range between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

Pre-Turnaround and Post-Turnaround

Typically 5 days per week, 10-hour shifts.

Turnaround Execution

Turnaround cost personnel are expected to support execution activities 7 days per week.
Extended workdays of 10+ hours per day are common during active turnaround events.
Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Additional Information

This position is a contract role with the potential for full-time employment based on business needs and individual performance.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.