Planner/Scheduler

Energy Transfer; Ohio; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a Planner/Scheduler to manage maintenance planning in SAP PM. You will coordinate with Operations across regional offices and compressor stations to develop weekly maintenance schedules and ensure accurate maintenance orders for reporting.

The role emphasizes proactive workforce optimization, data accuracy, and collaboration with Management while supporting audits and master data requests within SAP PM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or HS Diploma with equivalent experience
• 2–5 years of experience
• SAP PM experience preferred
• General software skills to support SAP PM configuration and use
• Understanding responsibilities of Planner/Scheduler
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Team player with interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Define valid work requests per SOPs and prioritize, plan and schedule maintenance
• Create and update maintenance plans in SAP PM and verify information
• Engage Operations to optimize workforce and minimize downtime
• Assign scheduled maintenances in SAP PM with clear scope and realistic dates
• Manage status of maintenance work orders from creation to completion
• Escalate issues to Operations Manager for unfinished orders
• Prepare and distribute weekly compliance and backlog reports
• Travel to assigned areas to assist operations with SAP PM
• Troubleshoot SAP PM issues and assist audits
• Support Master Data requests and SAP PM upgrades
• Maintain documentation for SAP PM processes

Skills

SAP PM

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

HS Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP, (NYSE: USAC) provides mission-critical natural gas compression services to large upstream and midstream energy companies. We are an operations-centric, technology-driven employer with 800+ employees in 18 states across the US. We owe our success to the quality of our employees, our strong commitment to safety, and our superior service to our customers.

Position Summary

USAC is looking for a Planner/Scheduler to assist with maintaining our Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) SAP Plant Maintenance (PM). The ideal candidate will support Operations Personnel at regional offices and compressor stations. The Planner/Scheduler is empowered to manage Compliance, Preventative, and Unplanned Maintenance by developing weekly maintenance schedules. The role ensures maintenance orders accurately capture various metrics related to the inspection, repair, and management of technical assets used to produce timely and accurate reporting for internal and external purposes, as applicable, and aid in closing out all maintenance orders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Working with Operations to define valid work requests percompany standard operating procedures (SOPs), best practices, maintenance standards and procedures or site-specific requirements and prioritizing, planning and scheduling, including following-up on accuracy of maintenance orders in SAP PM.

Create and update maintenance plans in SAP PM, reviewing all planned work requests from assigned area and determining validity and accuracy of information and engage the appropriate resources to set a preliminary priority.

Proactively engaging with Operations management to optimize workforce and minimize downtime by planning and managing work in advance.

Assist operations by assigning scheduled maintenances within SAP PM, reviewing work request for accuracy and clarity: clear scope of work, realistic completion dates, proper lead times, compliance, and correct equipment identification.

Manage the status of maintenance work orders from creation to completion. Status may include ready to schedule, scheduled, waiting for labor, waiting for parts, field complete, etc.

Escalate issues to the Operations Manager for maintenance work orders that are not completed. Issues may include waiting for labor, waiting for parts, waiting for measurement points, waiting for external costs, etc.

Creation and submission of compliance, PM, and Corrective Work Order Backlog Reports to all management on a weekly basis

Travel to assigned areas as needed to assist operations with SAP PM

Troubleshoot technical SAP PM issues as they arise

Assist with internal and external audits to ensure compliance

Assist with submission of request for Master Data in SAP PM

Provide support, testing and validation for upgrades to SAP PM

Maintain documentation for processes being utilized in SAP PM

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position, including, but not limited to, are listed below:

Bachelor's degree or HS Diploma with equivalent experience

2 - 5 years of experience

SAP PM experience preferred

General software computer skills necessary to support the configuration, implementation and use of SAP PM

Understanding responsibilities of Planner/Scheduler

Possess a general working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Effective time management and organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure with changing priorities and minimal supervision

Possess analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Team player with strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with regulatory compliance or other schedule-driven maintenance activities related to equipment and work order management

Ability to effectively engage with operations and understanding of mechanical/technical a plus

Knowledge and utilization of Microsoft Excel and Excel functions

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Usually, normal office working conditions.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.

Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

USA Compression is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation forany part of the application process, please contact the EEO Coordinator at 713-989-2247.This number is for reasonable accommodation requests only.