Maintenance Planner V

Job#: 3009798

Job Description:

Upstream Oil & Gas Project Scheduler

Location: Denver

Job Type: Contract

Reports To: Project Manager - Eagle Ford

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Scheduler with a strong focus on project scheduling, cost tracking, and work management to support our upstream oil & gas operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient job planning, prioritization, and execution of maintenance activities while driving operational reliability and resource optimization.

This role plays a critical part in tracking costs, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements, and ensuring timely execution of Corrective Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, and Safety Critical Equipment (SCE) testing. Working closely with the Maintenance, Automation, and Projects teams, the Scheduler will ensure alignment between maintenance and broader operational goals to drive performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize project schedules using Monday.com, SAP and internal work management software to ensure efficient execution of maintenance and operational initiatives.
• Support Preventative Maintenance and Safety Critical Equipment (SCE) testing, ensuring critical components remain in compliance with internal standards.
• Develop and implement a robust scheduling process for preventive, corrective, and drilling-related maintenance activities.
• Deliver efficient work management processes, ensuring work orders are effectively nested within existing plans to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
• Ensure execution readiness for all scheduled maintenance activities, coordinating closely with Maintenance, Automation, and Projects teams to align work packs, materials, resources and timelines.
• Track costs and resource utilization, identifying opportunities for optimization while maintaining budget alignment.
• Analyze maintenance backlog, prioritizing tasks based on production impact and urgency while optimizing workforce allocation.
• Provide detailed performance reports, leveraging data-driven insights to inform project leads and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring work plans integrate effectively with broader business objectives and facility operations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in project scheduling, cost tracking, and work management within the upstream oil & gas industry.
• Proficiency in project management software, including Monday.com, Primavera P6, DSO, and Microsoft Project.
• Experience with SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) for work order and preventive maintenance tracking.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on cost control, resource optimization, and workflow efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to work in ambiguous or evolving environments and drive process improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, supporting cross-functional collaboration across Maintenance, Automation, and Projects teams.

Preferred Certifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional Certification)
• Six Sigma or Lean Process Improvement certification (preferred)

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.