Maintenance Planner/Buyer

About the role

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers. We are now looking for a Maintenance Planner to join our Coagulant Manufacturing facility in Mojave, CA. This position oversees the end-to-end maintenance planning workflow, serves as the site’s SAP super-user, and manages procurement activities for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation spare parts. The role also works closely with the Maintenance Manager and Operations team.

Responsibilities

• Planning and scheduling maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment performance
• Coordinating with operations and engineering teams to minimize downtime
• Managing maintenance records and documentation in SAP
• Ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards
• Sourcing and purchasing Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supplies, spare parts, and specialized contractor services
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Performing any other duties as assigned

Requirements

• At least 3–5 years of experience in maintenance planning, preferably in an industrial environment
• Advanced proficiency in SAP and maintenance management systems
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across teams and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Ability to communicate technical and safety concepts in English and Spanish is preferred

Benefits

• Work with a global company that is committed to innovation, cares for people and dedicated to customer success
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth
• Attractive benefits package compensation
• A multicultural and positive working environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, life/disability insurance and a 401k retirement plan with company match
• Fair Pay Certified company committed to ongoing equal pay for equal work

Pay

The hourly rate for consideration for this position is $43.27 – $50.48 per hour with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.