Maintenance Scheduler: Boost Uptime & Operational Flow

Devon Energy Corp.; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon Energy Corp. is seeking a Scheduler to transform planned maintenance work into executable schedules, ensuring proper resources, materials, and priorities for safe, efficient maintenance execution.

The role emphasizes minimizing downtime and improving asset reliability. Key responsibilities include maintaining backlog, coordinating with planners, issuing weekly/daily schedules, and tracking KPIs to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in computer science or technology a plus.
• 1–2 years oil and gas experience preferred but not required.
• Proficient in SAP or CMMS systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with planners and maintenance teams.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and turnaround scheduling processes.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and review the schedule-ready backlog for all work orders.
• Confirm job packages, materials, and prerequisites with planners.
• Identify and resolve scheduling bottlenecks.
• Ensure all docs, approvals, and safety measures are in place before scheduling.
• Develop, publish, and communicate weekly/daily maintenance schedules.
• Assign work orders to crews balancing resources and priorities.
• Sequence tasks to minimize disruptions and maximize efficiency.
• Adjust schedules for emergent work or resource changes.
• Communicate schedules and changes to maintenance teams and stakeholders.
• Track progress and follow up on delayed work.
• Review completed work orders for accuracy before closure.
• Build and update PM and turnaround plans in the system.
• Schedule PM activities per regulatory/company requirements.
• Coordinate with operations for major shutdowns/turnarounds.
• Generate and analyze scheduling KPIs and reports.
• Use data insights for improvements and decision-making.
• Participate in performance review meetings.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance scheduling.

Skills

SAP/CMMS

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Scheduling

Team collaboration

Education

GED

Associate or Bachelor's in CS/Tech

Tools

SAP/CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Devon Energy Corp. is seeking a Scheduler to transform planned maintenance work into executable schedules, ensuring proper resources, materials, and priorities for safe, efficient maintenance execution.

The role emphasizes minimizing downtime and improving asset reliability. Key responsibilities include maintaining backlog, coordinating with planners, issuing weekly/daily schedules, and tracking KPIs to drive continuous improvement.