Planner

Devon Energy Corp.; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon Energy Corp. is seeking a Planner to develop maintenance work plans and schedules for oil and gas operations. You will create work orders in SAP and work closely with schedulers to ensure alignment with production needs.

The role requires 2–4 years in oil and gas maintenance or construction, strong knowledge of SAP/CMMS, and excellent communication with operations and maintenance teams. On-site position with opportunities in midstream and facilities maintenance.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of oil and gas maintenance or construction experience
• Experience with SAP or CMMS/EAM systems
• Strong documentation and planning skills
• Effective communication with operations and maintenance teams

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance work plans and schedules.
• Create and edit work orders in SAP.
• Coordinate with scheduler and operations to align with production needs.
• Prepare cost estimates for projects and MOC work.
• Manage parts and materials procurement for maintenance tasks.
• Document maintenance activities and maintain records.

Skills

Maintenance planning

SAP

EAM/CMMS

Microsoft Office

Communication

Collaboration

Education

GED or high school diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in technology

Tools

SAP

CMMS/EAM

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today's greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest.

Job Profile Summary

The Planner is responsible for development of maintenance work job plans for new or previous work requests. This role supports the creation of maintenance schedules for the maintenance teams, by working and supporting Planning and Scheduling group. Will work with scheduler to ensure jobs are planned and scheduled according to the production team needs. Helps in the development and verification of MOC work, large projects, and safety critical tasks. Is first point of contact for any work changes or updates to the job that needs to be edited by the scheduler. Will work in SAP to have new work requests ready to be picked and planned by the scheduler. Planner is a SME (subject matter expert) regarding multiple types and forms of corrective and reactive maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• SME (subject matter expert) for all maintenance work in either production or midstream work.
• Works in SAP to create work order from notification and ensure scheduler is notified.
• Builds and creates work packets for basic or complex maintenance tasks including vessel swap out, tank repair, dump replacement, flowline repair/replacement, etc.
• Responsible for all 3rd Party work that is needed or sent out and required to close out work when completed.
• Develop cost analysis and quotes for large projects or MOC work.
• Point of contact for operations for questions regarding maintenance capabilities or needs.
• Orders all parts and material to execute and complete a variety of maintenance work.
• Assist Maintenance Operators in execution of jobs if needed.
• Documents all maintenance activities in the system, including detailed work orders, maintenance history, SOPs, manuals, guidelines, costs, inspections, and test results.
• Supports scheduler and can schedule work when scheduler is absent.
• Prioritizes and organizes basic assignments under direct guidance, actively participating in the learning process.
• Know or learn protocols and standard operating procedures for all scheduled maintenance work.

Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding and experience with telehandler, crane, manlift, welding and/or sandblast/coating.
• Experience with new facility construction or maintenance.
• An understanding of oil and gas production/midstream operations.
• Strong background and understanding surrounding oil and gas parts, fittings, and materials.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with SAP or similar EAM/CMMS systems.
• Effective communicator and collaborator with scheduler, maintenance teams, operations, and other stakeholders

Education

• High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED) required. Associate or bachelor's degree in technology field is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum 2-4 years' experience with oil and gas maintenance or construction.
• Minimum 2-4 years' experience with oil and gas production operations.

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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