Operations Planner Scheduler

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BASIC ACCOUNTABILITY

The Scheduler Planner applies knowledge and skills to schedule and coordinate all work needed for the Business Unit. The scheduler will collaborate with the Planner/PIC, DSC, Production, and Technical Services teams to synchronize activities and avoid maintenance related downtime. The scheduler will document all maintenance activities in the system, follow up the completion of maintenance work with the Planner/PIC, and vendor(s) to ensure job completion prior to closing the work order.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Must have at least 5 years in Oil and Gas, preferably construction, maintenance, or lease operations

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow & enforce Devon safety policies and standards
• Ensure EHS documentation in prepared and work packets are complete
• Focus on EHS relationships to job/task, JHA’s, SOPs or other supporting guidance
• Follow regulatory guidelines on LDAR, FLIR, Method 22’s, & SPCC
• Set up maintenance plans (procedures and schedules) for new or moved equipment
• Set-up maintenance plans and schedule for existing & new facilities
• Continuously review generated and upcoming work requests, issue notifications, drilling & work over schedules, construction & facilities schedules, and other undocumented field information
• Synchronize and combine work activities to reduce downtime and costs
• Prepare work packs incl. problem and activity description, schedule and outage constraints, estimate (costs, duration, labor, material, equipment), risk analyses, permits, drawings, resource skills, etc
• Ensure all necessary documentation, material and rented equipment is ready and complete prior to the start of the activity – preferably at least the day before
• Verify work has been completed through interaction with Planner and/or PIC
• Review field tickets and invoices from contractors & compares them to estimates and/or quotations
• Enter field information into SAP and closes-out work
• Review work order backlog
• Prepare and participate in Monthly Maintenance Review Meeting
• Prepare and provide daily, weekly, monthly scheduling report for necessary work requests
• Ensure data integrity

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Practice safe work habits at all times
• Demonstrate commitment to Devon Attributes
• Strong knowledge of PC/mainframe systems, spreadsheet, and/or database application software
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Proficient with personal computer and spreadsheet software. SAP knowledge recommended but not mandatory
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle different and multiple processes/tasks and the same time
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to travel as required

Devon Energy is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Devon Talent Acquisition Team at Diversity@dvn.com.