Maintenance Planner

Responsibilities

• Create maintenance job plans and catalogue information into the CMMS database.
• Follow up on the accuracy of maintenance job plans.
• Analyze and track maintenance planning effectiveness and solicit feedback.
• Provide technical advice to millwrights (as appropriate).
• Work with engineers and inspectors for clarification on new work order requests.
• Compile and continually update the four week work schedule for all planned corrective related repairs for maintenance and process.
• Seek input from other departments on shutdown planning.
• Provide input to the Maintenance Manager for the annual maintenance budget.
• Act in a supervisory role at times within the plant.
• Be on call and supervise mechanical repairs off-shift, as are the other Maintenance Supervisors.
• Serve as a role model in leadership, teamwork, customer focus, continuous improvement, safety, and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering).
• 5+ years of planning experience in an industrial environment; cement process knowledge preferred.
• Strong mechanical background with emphasis on planning and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in predictive and preventative maintenance, with thorough understanding of plant operations, equipment, and repair techniques.
• Able to identify parts, tools, manpower requirements, and estimate completion times for work orders.
• Strong facilitation, problem-solving, and project management skills; able to manage projects from conception to completion.
• Cost awareness with the ability to recommend areas for savings.
• Proficient in CMMS systems; strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Project preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Team-oriented, able to work with both internal and external personnel to achieve organizational goals.
• Broad process knowledge and ability to maintain an overall view of plant operations.