Planner/Scheduler

Job Description:
The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance and construction work activities. This role partners closely with project managers, engineers, field personnel, and internal teams to develop work plans, ensure data accuracy, track progress, and identify and mitigate risks. This position requires both technical planning skills and strong communication, as the individual will regularly engage with multiple stakeholders across the organization.


Key Responsibilities:
Plan and schedule maintenance and construction activities. Review and validate work notifications for accuracy and completeness. Create and manage work orders (WOs) and purchase orders (POs). Ensure data integrity and correct any discrepancies in the system. Support a specific maintenance and construction area within the SAP support structure. Participate in daily and weekly meetings with field proponents. Track work progress and provide status updates to stakeholders. Assist with reporting and overall coordination of work activities.


Required / Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in planning, scheduling, maintenance, or construction environments is preferred. Oil and gas industry experience is preferred but not required. SAP experience is preferred but not required, as Company will provide training on internal SAP processes. Strong Microsoft Excel skills are highly preferred.


Soft Skills / Additional Requirements:
Strong communication skills with a customer-service mindset are required. The candidate must be comfortable speaking and leading discussions in group settings, including MS Teams calls with 5-6 or more participants. Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams is essential. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and is proactive in driving conversations and follow-ups.


Additional Notes:
This role is not limited to data entry. It requires active engagement with stakeholders, leading discussions on outstanding notifications, and ensuring work is properly planned and executed.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.