Planner/Scheduler

Description

INTECH Process Automation is seeking a skilled Planner/Scheduler to join our Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team. The selected Planner/Scheduler will develop, maintain, and control integrated maintenance and execution schedules for activities. The role ensures that work is properly planned, resources and materials are identified and loaded, constraints are managed, and execution progress is accurately monitored and reported.

The Planner / Scheduler shall coordinate closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, HSE, Procurement, Warehouse, and field execution teams to ensure that planned work is executable, prioritized according to operational requirements, and completed within the approved schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain maintenance and execution schedules covering preventive, corrective, shutdown, turnaround, and project activities.
• Convert approved work requests into executable work packages and job plans, including manpower, materials, equipment, tools, permits, access, and durations.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and look-ahead schedules, prioritizing work based on operational requirements, equipment criticality, safety, and production needs.
• Perform resource loading and identify/manage constraints related to manpower, materials, permits, engineering deliverables, isolations, equipment, and access.
• Maintain and analyze the maintenance backlog, including overdue, aging, and critical work orders.
• Monitor and measure actual progress against baseline schedules and provide schedule forecasts, productivity reports, S-curves, progress curves, and manpower reports.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, HSE, Operations, and field teams to ensure all materials, technical documents, permits, isolations, and other prerequisites are available before execution.
• Support shutdown and turnaround planning, including activity sequencing, resource loading, duration estimation, and progress tracking.
• Maintain accurate schedule logic, milestones, constraints, forecasts, and completion dates.
• Consolidate field progress and ensure reported progress accurately reflects actual work completion.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly planning/progress reports for management and COMPANY.
• Maintain accurate CMMS/SAP work-order and planning data and historical planning records.
• Identify opportunities to improve work sequencing, resource utilization, schedule performance, and maintenance efficiency while ensuring compliance with COMPANY, HSE, and contract requirements.

Requirements

To Be Successful in This Role, You Must Have:

• Relevant Engineering Degree or quivalent; professional certification in planning, scheduling, project controls, or maintenance planning is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of oil & gas experience, including at least 3 years in Planner/Scheduler or equivalent planning roles.
• Experience in maintenance, brownfield projects, plant operations, shutdowns, turnarounds, or industrial facilities preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS/SAP, PM/CM planning, work-pack development, maintenance backlog management, and resource loading.
• Competent in schedule development, logic, critical-path analysis, constraint management, look-ahead planning, progress measurement, forecasting, and reporting.
• Experience in shutdown/turnaround planning, material planning, permit/isolation coordination, and schedule risk management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and planning/reporting tools.

We Offer Competitive Benefits:

• Global Exposure: Opportunities to work on international projects and collaborate with global teams.
• Competitive Compensation: A salary package that recognizes your expertise and contributions.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Learning Opportunities: Access to training programs, workshops, and certifications to enhance your skills.
• Inclusive Environment: A workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters collaboration.

Why Join INTECH Automation Intelligence?

At INTECH, you will have the opportunity to work with a globally renowned industrial automation and digitalization technology company. For nearly 30 years, INTECH has partnered with major oil and gas global giants to deliver innovative solutions. As we continue to lead in the Industry 4.0 era, you will be at the forefront of transformative technologies that solve real-world challenges.

What to Expect After Applying?

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INTECH Automation Intelligence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.