Our client, a major Oil and gas company, is looking for a SAP Planning Tech to work on a 12 months contract in Midland, TX
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 we 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.
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