Mid Level Maintenance Planner Scheduler Jobs
Mid level maintenance planner scheduler jobs go to professionals ready to own work order systems, coordinate multi-craft maintenance schedules, and make reliability decisions with limited oversight. Roles concentrate in Chemicals & Materials, Energy, and Food & Beverage, with most positions on-site at industrial and manufacturing facilities, and LANXESS, Targa Resources, and CBRE hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
We are currently hiring a Planner / Scheduler III for our client in the Houston, TX area.
Primary Focus:
As part of the construction project management family the focus of this position is to take on increasingly challenging assignments that support project requirements, be able to work independently, and able to coordinate the management team for execution alignment. The primary focus of the Project Scheduler is to develop, detail, expand and maintain project schedules for one or more projects managed by the department. The planning and schedule development will be done in conjunction with other stakeholders within the project teams.
Specific Accountabilities:
Provides logistics/scheduling related technical support and manages project schedules to assigned internal client groups for planning, procurement, development, construction and maintenance activities by:
- Adhering to enterprise scheduling standards for development and implementation of schedules, ensures standards are current, e.g., Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Updating, revising, and detailing for schedules as projects progress through development and execution stages, e.g., updating the schedules based on earned-value data from the Field Construction Analysts and other sources of construction tracking and reporting information
- Assist with interpreting performance of scheduled activities and communicating issues to the Project Manager, e.g., analyzing the impacts that schedule updates will have on baseline plans, ensuring resource requirements for schedules are incorporated at planning stages and continuously developed through the project lifecycle
- Developing and managing schedule performance indicators
- Providing technical advice related to scheduling/planning/logistics. Developing detailed “what-if” schedules as requested to communicate options to the project team, identifying critical path elements and associated logic driven options, etc.
- Representing the department by providing advice and coordination of internal projects and associated external activities, e.g., customers, partners, consultants, etc.
- Providing technical and business advice on the preparation and disposition of documents required for project completion, e.g., providing reports, schedules, updates and input as required regarding scheduling and planning for the projects
- Interface with the various stakeholders on the project team and other key stakeholders to receive the information required for accurate and timely critical-path management of the project schedules.
Scope:
- Impact of this role is typically confined to the immediate work unit or project, will interact with external stakeholders as needed under the guidance of a senior level employee.
- Recommendations reviewed for accuracy
Contacts:
- Verbal and written communication typically consists of the collection and relay of complex technical facts and analysis of business implications
- Required to communicate technical issues to technical and non-technical staff
- Reports directly to the Supervisor of Project Controls
Working Conditions:
- Office environment
- Overnight business or construction field trips may be required
- Expectation to produce required reports and cost data in a timely manner
- Occasional travel to field worksite locations. May require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Technical college diploma or university degree in a related field
- 5-10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Aptitude and communications skills related to acting independently as a senior logistics/scheduling professional
- Ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload in a fast paced and dynamic environment and resolve issues in a timely manner
- Possess an aptitude for successfully building relationships with project staff, internal and external stakeholders.
- Advanced level knowledge of Primavera P6
- Experience with oil and gas construction projects
All interested candidates should send an updated MSWord resume to the email address provided.
INTRODUCTION
We are currently hiring a Planner / Scheduler III for our client in the Houston, TX area.
Primary Focus:
As part of the construction project management family the focus of this position is to take on increasingly challenging assignments that support project requirements, be able to work independently, and able to coordinate the management team for execution alignment. The primary focus of the Project Scheduler is to develop, detail, expand and maintain project schedules for one or more projects managed by the department. The planning and schedule development will be done in conjunction with other stakeholders within the project teams.
Specific Accountabilities:
Provides logistics/scheduling related technical support and manages project schedules to assigned internal client groups for planning, procurement, development, construction and maintenance activities by:
- Adhering to enterprise scheduling standards for development and implementation of schedules, ensures standards are current, e.g., Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Updating, revising, and detailing for schedules as projects progress through development and execution stages, e.g., updating the schedules based on earned-value data from the Field Construction Analysts and other sources of construction tracking and reporting information
- Assist with interpreting performance of scheduled activities and communicating issues to the Project Manager, e.g., analyzing the impacts that schedule updates will have on baseline plans, ensuring resource requirements for schedules are incorporated at planning stages and continuously developed through the project lifecycle
- Developing and managing schedule performance indicators
- Providing technical advice related to scheduling/planning/logistics. Developing detailed “what-if” schedules as requested to communicate options to the project team, identifying critical path elements and associated logic driven options, etc.
- Representing the department by providing advice and coordination of internal projects and associated external activities, e.g., customers, partners, consultants, etc.
- Providing technical and business advice on the preparation and disposition of documents required for project completion, e.g., providing reports, schedules, updates and input as required regarding scheduling and planning for the projects
- Interface with the various stakeholders on the project team and other key stakeholders to receive the information required for accurate and timely critical-path management of the project schedules.
Scope:
- Impact of this role is typically confined to the immediate work unit or project, will interact with external stakeholders as needed under the guidance of a senior level employee.
- Recommendations reviewed for accuracy
Contacts:
- Verbal and written communication typically consists of the collection and relay of complex technical facts and analysis of business implications
- Required to communicate technical issues to technical and non-technical staff
- Reports directly to the Supervisor of Project Controls
Working Conditions:
- Office environment
- Overnight business or construction field trips may be required
- Expectation to produce required reports and cost data in a timely manner
- Occasional travel to field worksite locations. May require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Technical college diploma or university degree in a related field
- 5-10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Aptitude and communications skills related to acting independently as a senior logistics/scheduling professional
- Ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload in a fast paced and dynamic environment and resolve issues in a timely manner
- Possess an aptitude for successfully building relationships with project staff, internal and external stakeholders.
- Advanced level knowledge of Primavera P6
- Experience with oil and gas construction projects
All interested candidates should send an updated MSWord resume to the email address provided.
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Mid Level Maintenance Planner Scheduler Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level maintenance planner scheduler job?
Position your experience around concrete outcomes: reduced equipment downtime, improved work order completion rates, or streamlined parts procurement. Highlight proficiency in a computerized maintenance management system such as SAP PM or Maximo, and emphasize that you've planned and scheduled work independently, not just supported a senior planner. Tailoring your resume to show measurable reliability improvements is what separates mid level candidates from entry level applicants.
Which companies hire mid level maintenance planner schedulers?
Companies hiring mid level maintenance planner schedulers right now include LANXESS, Targa Resources, and CBRE, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to come from large manufacturers, utilities, and facilities management firms that run complex, multi-craft maintenance operations and need planners who can function with meaningful autonomy.
Are there remote mid level maintenance planner scheduler jobs?
Yes, though remote availability is limited compared to fully office-based fields given the hands-on coordination this role requires. About 0% of mid level maintenance planner scheduler openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve coordinating schedules and documentation digitally while remaining connected to on-site teams. Hybrid arrangements are more common than fully remote roles at this level.
How do I move up to a mid level maintenance planner scheduler role?
Moving from entry level into a mid level maintenance planner scheduler role comes down to building depth in three areas: mastering a computerized maintenance management system end to end, taking ownership of planning for a full equipment class or plant area, and demonstrating measurable impact through metrics like schedule compliance or backlog reduction. Earning a CMRP credential or completing reliability-centered maintenance training also signals readiness for greater responsibility to hiring managers.
Which industries hire the most mid level maintenance planner schedulers?
Mid Level maintenance planner scheduler roles concentrate in Chemicals & Materials, Energy, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large asset-intensive facilities where proactive maintenance planning directly affects production uptime, safety compliance, and operating costs, creating consistent demand for experienced planners who can work without close supervision.