Sr Specialist- Production Scheduler

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.; El Reno (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking a Senior Specialist – Production Scheduler to partner with Make Ready leadership in planning, scheduling, and reporting across regions. You will coordinate schedules, maintain SAP master data, and develop dashboards that inform operational decisions and drive efficiency.

This role requires strong analytical skills, SAP/ERP experience, and the ability to collaborate across Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to optimize fleet readiness and data integrity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5–8 years of production scheduling, operations coordination, or maintenance planning experience.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage production scheduling across all Make Ready regions.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze production reports and dashboards.
• Serve as SAP master data steward and ensure data accuracy.
• Collaborate with Make Ready leadership on work orders and schedules.
• Monitor maintenance and engine rebuild activities and update tracking systems.
• Provide analytical support for forecasting and special projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excel

SAP

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

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 customers.

Key Business Objectives:

Position Summary

The Senior Specialist – Production Scheduler reports to the Director Make Ready and serves as a key business partner supporting production planning, scheduling, reporting, and operational performance across the Make Ready organization. This role is responsible for coordinating production schedules, maintaining the integrity of critical operational data, analyzing production metrics, and providing reporting and business insights that support strategic and day-to-day decision making.

The Senior Specialist collaborates with operations leadership, project management, technical services, vendors, and field personnel to ensure production activities are accurately planned, tracked, and executed while supporting continuous process improvement and operational efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage production scheduling activities across all Make Ready operating regions to support operational priorities and resource utilization.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze production reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to provide operational visibility and support management decision-making.
• Serve as the primary steward for Make Ready master data within SAP, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established business processes.
• Partner with Make Ready leadership to develop and maintain work orders and production schedules within SAP.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager – Make Ready to review project scope, production schedules, milestones, and resource requirements for ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Monitor engine rebuild and compressor maintenance activities by coordinating updates from vendors and internal stakeholders and maintaining production tracking systems.
• Analyze and maintain Major Maintenance and Make Ready operational data to support planning, forecasting, and fleet readiness initiatives.
• Coordinate engine swing and rebuild documentation with field operations to ensure accurate asset history and maintenance records.
• Support training initiatives by maintaining reporting, tracking completion metrics, and assisting with operational training coordination.
• Prepare and distribute operational reports in support of Technical Services, fleet operations, and executive leadership.
• Maintain documentation standards and ensure production records are complete, accurate, and readily accessible.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, scheduling workflows, and data management practices through standardization and continuous improvement.
• Provide analytical support for operational planning, forecasting, and special projects that advance departmental and organizational objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with Operations, Technical Services, Supply Chain, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to support business priorities.
• Lead or participate in departmental initiatives and special projects requiring independent judgment, planning, and execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of business operations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Five to eight years of progressively responsible experience in production scheduling, operations coordination, maintenance planning, project support, or a related operational environment.
• Experience working within SAP or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate operational data and recommend practical solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Working knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP systems.
• Ability to interpret production schedules, maintenance information, and operational performance metrics.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments and organizational levels.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, work independently, and manage assignments with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in reporting and data management.
• Knowledge of general business and accounting principles is beneficial.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions

• Primarily works in a professional office environment with regular use of computer systems and business applications.
• May occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Position may require extended hours during critical operational periods, project deadlines, outages, or emergency response activities.
• Requires the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced operational environment.
• Frequent interaction with employees, vendors, and management requiring professionalism, effective communication, and sound judgment.

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 for any part of the application process, please contact the EEO Coordinator at 713-989-2247. This number is for reasonable accommodation requests only.