Planner Scheduler

Targa Resources; Plains (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources in Texas seeks a Planner/Scheduler to organize maintenance work, develop job plans, and maintain the Maximo maintenance management system. You will coordinate with production, maintenance, and supervision to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include setting up preventive maintenance schedules, distributing weekly work orders, tracking progress, and ensuring approvals. Strong communication and a safety-focused mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years' experience operating and maintaining mechanical equipment and related processes.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-team coordination.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and shifts as needed.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and work in varying climate conditions.
• Adherence to PPE guidelines and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Develops job plans and maintains the Maximo PM program to minimize downtime.
• Set up equipment and preventive maintenance in Maximo.
• Distribute weekly planned work orders and monitor progress.
• Enter downtime/maintenance activities in Maximo and close work orders.
• Coordinate PMs with Supervisors and other maintenance teams.
• Prepare weekly and daily schedules for maintenance supervisors.
• Maintain equipment files, parts catalog, and KPI for department.
• Approve stores and purchase requisitions for planned jobs; review actual vs plan.
• Coordinate special programs (inspections) and training as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Strong work ethic

Safety compliance

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Maximo

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for the planning and scheduling aspect of all work. Develops job plans and routinely meets with different work groups to resolve scheduling conflicts. Responsible for maintaining the Maximo maintenance management system.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Maintain Maximo
  • Set up equipment and preventative maintenance in Maximo
  • Distribute weekly planned weekly work orders
  • Monitor Open Work Orders
  • Run Business Objects reports
  • Enter all downtime/maintenance activities in Maximo
  • Close work orders
• Maintain Preventative Maintenance (PM) Schedule
• Schedule PM’s with Supervisors
• Work with warehouse to pull PM parts
• Coordinate PM’s with other maintenance to ensure minimal downtime
• Maintain Equipment Files
• Mechanical Integrity - add/update when needed
• Maintain Shutdown Checks
• Work with Supervisors with MIP meetings
• Schedule/Coordinate: Training, Annual Hoist Inspections; In-House Training; variety of things
• Planner Scheduler works closely with Maintenance Supervisor, Field Supervisor
• Reviews work orders for each significant piece of information
• Assign work orders needing planning and material to planning backlog
• Assure work order has approval and authority
• Prepare weekly schedule facilitate weekly scheduling meeting
• Prepare daily schedule for maintenance supervisor
• Receive and process daily schedule and late work report from previous day
• Enter work orders into Maximo to accept charges and close when complete
• Facilitate maintenance activity with production
• Maintain integrity of PM program, i.e., checklists, trigger, frequency, compliance, and schedules using Maximo.
• Establish and maintain equipment parts catalog, equipment history, storeroom, min/max levels
• Compile weekly compliance reports
• Coordinate with central shops/project schedules
• Approve stores and purchase requisitions for planned jobs
• Review actual vs. plan on completed work orders
• Coordinate special programs, i.e. ladder inspections, equipment surveys
• Identify recurring maintenance problems
• Maintain maintenance key performance indicators for department
• Other Duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 3 years’ experience operating and maintaining mechanical equipment and processes listed under job duties.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
• Interpersonal communication skills are required in order to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendors.
• Strong work ethic with demonstrated ability to effectively work with minimum supervision
• Solid computer skills to include Microsoft Office Software
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, with the ability to respond to call outs as needed to fulfill business objective and the ability to work shifts for plant or field conditions.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least a minimum of 50lbs.
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions.
• Able to work in close quarters: i.e., work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing.
• Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines (ex: eye protection, footwear, Nomex).
• Regular and Reliable Attendance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of gas processing or related experience including use of Maximo
• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and/or training

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.