Planner Scheduler

Overview

The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for the planning and scheduling aspect of all work. Develops job plans and routinely meets with different work groups to resolve scheduling conflicts. Responsible for maintaining the Maximo maintenance management system.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Maximo setup, equipment, and preventative maintenance in Maximo.
• Distribute weekly planned work orders.
• Monitor open work orders.
• Run Business Objects reports.
• Enter all downtime/maintenance activities in Maximo.
• Close work orders.
• Maintain the preventative maintenance (PM) schedule.
• Schedule PMs with supervisors.
• Work with the warehouse to pull PM parts.
• Coordinate PMs with other maintenance to ensure minimal downtime.
• Maintain equipment files and update mechanical integrity records as needed.
• Maintain shutdown checks.
• Participate in MIP meetings with supervisors.
• Schedule/coordinate training, annual hoist inspections, in‑house training, and other activities.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and Field Supervisor.
• Review work orders for significant information and assign those needing planning and material to the planning backlog.
• Ensure work orders have approval and authority.
• Prepare weekly schedule and facilitate weekly scheduling meetings.
• Prepare daily schedule for the maintenance supervisor.
• Receive and process daily schedule and late‑work report from the previous day.
• Enter work orders into Maximo to accept charges and close when complete.
• Facilitate maintenance activity with production.
• Maintain integrity of the PM program (checklists, triggers, frequency, compliance, schedules) using Maximo.
• Establish and maintain equipment parts catalog, equipment history, storeroom min/max levels.
• Compile weekly compliance reports.
• Coordinate with central shops/project schedules.
• Approve stores and purchase requisitions for planned jobs.
• Review actual vs. plan on completed work orders.
• Coordinate special programs such as ladder inspections and equipment surveys.
• Identify recurring maintenance problems.
• Maintain maintenance key performance indicators for the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years’ experience operating and maintaining mechanical equipment and processes listed under job duties.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
• Interpersonal communication skills to interface with teams, personnel, and vendors.
• Strong work ethic with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to call‑outs as needed; ability to work shifts for plant or field conditions.
• Physical ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 lb.
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions and in close quarters (kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, standing).
• Compliance with all applicable personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines (e.g., eye protection, footwear, Nomex).
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of gas processing or related experience, including use of Maximo.
• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school, and/or relevant training.