• Application Deadline:
• Position: Scheduler



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , OND , Professional Certificate



• Experience 5 years



• Location Nigeria




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

Department: Planning

Reports To: Maintenance Planning Engineer/Maintenance Manager

Job Overview

• The Maintenance Scheduler is responsible for developing, coordinating, monitoring, and optimizing preventive, predictive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance schedules to ensure maximum equipment reliability and plant availability. 


• The role works closely with maintenance, operations, engineering, warehouse, and contractor teams to ensure maintenance activities are effectively planned, resourced, and executed within agreed timelines.


• The successful candidate must possess strong planning and coordination skills, a sound understanding of maintenance processes, and the ability to utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to drive maintenance efficiency and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Maintenance Schedules: Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and shutdown maintenance schedules based on approved maintenance plans, work orders, resource availability, and operational priorities.


• Coordinate Maintenance Activities: Liaise with operations, maintenance teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure timely execution of planned maintenance activities with minimal impact on production.


• Monitor Work Order Progress: Track maintenance work orders, monitor completion status, identify delays, and take necessary actions to optimize schedule adherence.


• Manage Resource Planning: Coordinate manpower, tools, equipment, spare parts, and contractor requirements to support effective maintenance execution.


• Maintain CMMS Data and Reports: Update maintenance schedules, work orders, backlog reports, equipment records, and maintenance KPIs within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).


• Support Shutdown and Turnaround Planning: Assist in planning and scheduling plant shutdowns, turnarounds, overhauls, and major maintenance activities to ensure successful execution within approved timelines.


• Analyze Maintenance Performance: Review maintenance performance metrics, schedule compliance, backlog trends, equipment downtime, and resource utilization to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Basic Technical Competencies and Skills:

The ideal candidate should demonstrate competency in:

• Maintenance planning and scheduling principles.


• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices.


• Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP PM, Maximo, or similar platforms.


• Understanding of maintenance workflows and work-order management.


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, equipment documentation, and maintenance procedures.


• Resource planning, manpower allocation, and coordination skills.


• Shutdown and turnaround planning techniques.


• Data analysis, reporting, and KPI monitoring.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


• Time management and organizational skills.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.


• Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.

Qualification and Experience

Educational Qualification:

• Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance Engineering, Production Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical discipline;

OR

• ND, or a related engineering field with demonstrated experience in maintenance planning and scheduling.

Professional Certification (Added Advantage):

• SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM) Certification.


• Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Certification.


• CMMS Administration Training.


• Project Management Certification.


• HSE Certification.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years' industrial experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, maintenance coordination, shutdown planning, or related maintenance support functions within a manufacturing plant, fertilizer plant, petrochemical facility, power plant, cement plant, refinery, oil and gas operation, or similar industrial environment.


• Experience using SAP PM, CMMS, or equivalent maintenance management systems will be an added advantage.

Desired Attributes:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.


• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.


• High level of accountability and professionalism.


• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.