Planner, Maintenance (Midland, TX)

The Maintenance Planner will plan and schedule weekly maintenance work schedules for crude oil pipeline and facilities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:


* Process work order requests into work orders for assigned areas.


* Develop job plans and coordinate all job planning and preparation for scheduled work.


* Coordinate the development of all required (regulatory, company and general practice) routine and preventative maintenance procedures and schedules.


* Generate requisitions for the materials and contract services required to execute planned jobs.

Assure all materials, equipment and support is available prior to scheduling the work to be performed.


* Perform job cost estimating and tracking.


* Schedule all active P3 work orders in a four-week operational demand-based schedule.

Work with operations/maintenance supervision to lock in the subsequent one-week schedule.


* Perform weekly work order updates with supervision to maintain an active back log of jobs.


* Publish the plan of the week for operations and maintenance to review and prepare for the coming distribute crew back logs for completion updates and to obtain scheduling feedback.


* Produce and post the weekly KPI reports and other information as required using a maintenance workorder system.


* Generate and maintain assets and asset bill of materials in Oracle.


* Attend all scheduled planner/scheduler training and assistance with training of new employees or as needed.


* Will interact with maintenance, plant and pipeline operations department as well as external customers.

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:


* High school diploma or equivalent is required.


* Previous experience in maintenance and operations of crude oil pipelines.


* Have or develop a broad knowledge of administrative operating procedures in order to effectively comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.


* Specific training and/or experience in computer use including the use of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and maintenance management software is essential.


* Technical certification or associates degree or equivalent training in a process or mechanical environment or energy related field is preferred.


* Experience with coordinating maintenance-related work including ordering supplies/materials, scheduling contractors and producing job plans is required.


* Light lifting, squatting and climbing in an industrial setting.


* Proficiency required in general computer use including word processing, spreadsheets, and email.


* Experience using maintenance management software is preferred.


* Must have effective organizational skills.