Maintenance Scheduler | Optimize Backlogs & Turnarounds

Devon Energy Corp.; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon Energy Corp. is seeking a Maintenance Scheduler to manage the schedule-ready backlog, confirm job packages, and ensure prerequisites are met for timely work orders in the Hobbs area.

You will collaborate with Planners to assign work orders, balance resources, and publish weekly and daily schedules while tracking progress and KPIs to drive continuous improvement in safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• GED is required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science or technology is a plus.
• 1–2 years oil and gas experience or energy background preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and regularly review the schedule-ready backlog to ensure all work orders are fully prepared for scheduling.
• Work closely with Planners to confirm job packages are complete, materials are available, and all prerequisites are met.
• Identify and resolve issues or bottlenecks that may delay scheduling.
• Ensure all required documentation, approvals, and safety measures are in place prior to scheduling.
• Develop, publish, and communicate weekly and daily maintenance schedules.
• Assign work orders to appropriate crews, balancing resource availability, operational priorities, and work criticality.
• Sequence tasks to minimize operational disruptions and maximize crew efficiency.
• Adjust schedules as needed to accommodate emergent work, resource changes, or operational constraints.
• Communicate scheduled work, changes, and priorities to maintenance teams and stakeholders.
• Track progress and follow up on outstanding or delayed work.
• Review completed work orders for accuracy and completeness before closure, ensuring all confirmations and documentation are received.
• Build, maintain, and update preventive maintenance (PM) and turnaround plans in the system.
• Schedule PM activities in compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Coordinate with operations and other departments for major shutdowns or turnarounds.
• Generate, analyze, and distribute scheduling reports and KPIs, such as schedule compliance, backlog status, and resource utilization.
• Use data insights to identify trends, drive improvements, and support decision-making.
• Participate in regular meetings to review performance and discuss process optimization opportunities.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance scheduling effectiveness and efficiency.

Skills

SAP/CMMS proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Prioritization & scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication & collaboration

Safety & compliance awareness

Education

GED

Associate or Bachelor's in CS/Tech (preferred)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

CMMS

Job description

Devon Energy Corp. is seeking a Maintenance Scheduler to manage the schedule-ready backlog, confirm job packages, and ensure prerequisites are met for timely work orders in the Hobbs area.

You will collaborate with Planners to assign work orders, balance resources, and publish weekly and daily schedules while tracking progress and KPIs to drive continuous improvement in safety and reliability.