Operations & Maintenance Planner

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or trade certification preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in oil & gas, industrial, or process facility operations
• At least 3 years of experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, or reliability support
• Maintenance experience supporting remote or rotational projects is required
• Proven experience developing detailed maintenance job plans and work packs using SAP or a similar CMMS
• Strong understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance in a process facility environment
• Working knowledge of safety systems, lockout/tagout, isolation procedures, and permit-to-work requirements

Technical Skills

• Proficient in SAP (or comparable CMMS) for work order planning and job pack development
• Ability to build detailed job scopes, material lists, labor estimates, and step-by-step work plans
• Solid knowledge of rotating equipment, instrumentation, electrical systems, and process equipment
• Able to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment drawings, and technical documentation
• Familiar with maintenance KPIs and continuous improvement practices

Professional Skills

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced or startup environment
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Effective collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Scheduling, and Supply Chain teams
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to build trust and maintain strong working relationships with field personnel

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting early‑life, startup, or ramp‑up operations
• Background working in remote or rotational environments
• Experience in oil production, drilling operations, processing facilities, or seawater treatment systems
• Familiarity with North Slope operations and logistics

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.