Maintenance Planning Tech

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation in Midland, TX is seeking a Maintenance Planner to enable efficient execution of maintenance work. You will review SAP notifications, develop detailed work plans, and drive scheduling and completion in SAP, coordinating with field operations and project teams.

You will ensure data quality, lead planning meetings, monitor KPIs, and work with Finance, Supply Chain, and external vendors to maintain accurate cost and schedule information.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with SAP or similar enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning and oil & gas operations.
• Strong analytical capability and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and prioritize SAP notifications and work requests.
• Develop detailed job plans, including labor, materials, and sequencing.
• Coordinate and support scheduling and execution of planned work.
• Partner with field operations, engineers, and project teams on priorities.
• Interface with Finance, Accounts Payable, Supply Chain, and vendors.
• Lead planning and scheduling meetings and monitor KPIs for improvements.

Skills

SAP experience

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Oxy produces , markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit OxyOxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.The Maintenance Planner plays a critical role in enabling efficient and effective execution of maintenance work. This position works directly with the business to review SAP notifications, develop detailed work plans, and drive the scheduling and completion of maintenance activities within SAP.The Planner partners closely with field operations, project managers, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure work is properly scoped, prioritized, and executed. This role also interfaces with Finance, Accounts Payable, Supply Chain, and external vendors to support end-to-end work management and financial accuracy.This is a dynamic and rewarding role that requires strong analytical capability, effective communication, technical proficiency, and a proactive problem-solving mindset. Experience with SAP and familiarity with oil and gas operations is preferred.Key ResponsibilitiesWork Planning & ExecutionReview, validate, and prioritize SAP notifications and work requestsDevelop detailed job plans, including labor, materials, and sequencing of activitiesCoordinate and support scheduling and execution of planned workStakeholder CoordinationPartner with field operations, engineers, and project teams to align on priorities and execution plansInterface with Finance, Accounts Payable, Supply Chain, and vendors to ensure smooth workflow and issue resolutionData Quality & ValidationReview and validate field-submitted data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper SAP entryDrive consistency in data standards and work management practicesMeeting LeadershipLead and facilitate planning and scheduling meetings with field operations teamsCommunicate priorities, risks, and constraints to stakeholdersPerformance MonitoringUtilize KPIs and reporting tools to track performance, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvementCommunicate insights and performance trends to relevant stakeholdersCore CompetenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsEffective communication and stakeholder managementProficiency in SAP and related systemsAbility to manage multiple priorities across work groupsUnderstanding of maintenance and oil & gas operationsEducation & Experience (Preferred not Required)Associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Accounting, Math, or related discipline)Experience with SAP or similar enterprise systemsKnowledge of maintenance planning and oil & gas operationsRecruitment FraudIt has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.