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Expert & Leadership (>10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Cutover Planning And Management ERP Systems Knowledge Deepwater Drilling Electric Power Systems Logistics Process Improvement Job Analysis Instrumentation Construction Management Software Maintenance Availability Management Materials Management Reliability Availability And Maintainability (RAM) Analysis Consensus Decision Making Stakeholder Communications

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Plan Execution
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Problem Solving

Kizer Energy Inc.

Energy & Chemicals

About Kizer Energy Inc.

Kizer Energy Inc. was established in Houston in 2002 to provide operations, technical and management services to major capital projects in the oil and gas industry. Our expertise lies in operations and maintenance from an expenditure, planning and implementation perspective across the project life-cycle. Our strength lies in our ability to quickly mobilize high quality resources aligned to the project scope and to deliver on time and to expectation. Our value lies in acting on behalf of our clients by delivering operational and planning efficiencies that, from an OPEX and safety perspective, impacts positively on both the top and bottom line. Our services are broadly grouped as follows: Front End Loading: • OPEX, Safety and Operations and Maintenance Studies • Operating Philosophy • Operational Readiness Plans - Development and Review • Operations and Maintenance Strategy Documentation • Risk Assessments and Hazard Analyses Execution: • Design Reviews – Operability, HFE, HAZOP, HAZID, Safety Case • HSE – Policies, Procedures Training & Reporting • Personnel - Recruiting, Competence, Training, Mentoring • Commissioning – Planning, Management, QA and Execution Support • Start-up - Operations Readiness and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews • Operations - Procedures and Systems • Maintenance – RAM, Planning, Procedures, Spares The value Kizer Energy adds is measured in terms of: • Budget Compliance • Safety Assurance • Scope Creep Control • Interface Management, Conflict Mitigation & Resolution • Identification and Focus on Critical Path Deliverables • Continuous OPEX Improvement Opportunities We have provided our services extensively in Latin America (Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Mexico), in North America (USA, Canada), Nigeria, Angola, Liberia, Egypt and in Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan. Our clients include ExxonMobil, Chevron, Repsol, ENI, PDVSA (and PSA affiliates), PEMEX, Ecopetrol, Cameron LNG, Venture Global LNG, Cheniere LNG, Next Decade LNG, Woodfibre LNG

Company type: SME

Industry: Energy & Chemicals

Founded: 2018

Company size: 11 - 50

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Job description

Purpose of the Upstream Maintenance Planner Position is to

plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable operation of oil and gas production facilities while optimizing resources and minimizing downtime using SAP S/4HANA as the CMMS.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and corrective maintenance plans and job strategies in SAP S/4HANA, ensuring standardized, reliable planning processes.

Plan and schedule maintenance work by defining job scopes, sequencing, labor, materials, tools, contractor support, permits, and safety requirements to ensure efficient execution.

Maintain accurate equipment data, task lists, maintenance history, and documentation in the CMMS to support effective planning and reliability.
Manage maintenance backlog, KPIs, and schedule compliance, adjusting plans as needed to optimize performance and minimize downtime.

Coordinate and align with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to prioritize activities, drive consensus, and ensure seamless execution of maintenance work.

Manage spare parts planning, material reservations, and logistics to ensure resource availability, particularly in remote or challenging environments.

Support and plan shutdowns, turnarounds, and major maintenance campaigns in compliance with HSE, PTW, and operational procedures.

Identify process gaps and implement structured improvements to enhance planning accuracy, resource utilization, equipment reliability, and overall accountability within the maintenance function.

Job Requirements

5–10 years experience in maintenance planning for oil & gas production facilities.
Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA (Plant Maintenance module) or similar CMMS.
Strong understanding of rotating equipment, instrumentation, electrical systems, and maintenance best practices.
Experience working on projects involving Production Facilities onshore that include well sites (in remote locations)

Experience tuning Maintenance plans to account for extreme weather conditions and logistic challenges due to remote environment.

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