Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans and schedules all maintenance work including day-to-day activities, one-day outages, and major shutdowns.
• Provides leadership and coaching to the maintenance team in driving them to achieve work objectives and performance standards.
• Aids the plant in providing necessary maintenance resources and record keeping to increase plant productivity.
• Assists in maintenance work preparations to improve work efficiencies and increase plant performance.
• Supports the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) inclusive of asset management, work planning, and spare parts inventory.
• Coordinates the interface of the CMMS system, procedures, and data transfer to various departments and databases.
• Ensures all CMMS procedures are developed and followed throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Advanced degree/certification(s) in technical and/or maintenance related discipline preferred.
• Two to five (2-5) years of industrial experience in a chemical plant or other related industry experience.
• Experience working in a union environment a plus.
• One to three (1-3) years’ maintenance and supervisory experience.
• Minimum of one to three (1-3) years’ maintenance planner/scheduler experience.
• Working knowledge of chemical plant equipment (pumps, piping, heat exchangers, vessels, instrumentation, etc.).
• Background in maintenance and repair of equipment to effectively plan daily maintenance department activities.
• Experience working and managing on a PSM site.
• PHA and MOC experience are strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of chemical manufacturing systems and processes.
• Strong “troubleshooting/diagnostic” skills.
• Experience working and managing in both batch and continuous operations.
• Knowledge of Federal/State EPA and OSHA compliance standards.
• Six Sigma knowledge and training a plus.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Experience using ERP preferred.
• Prior experience in stores MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operating) materials Inventory Management.
• Proficient with ERP systems a plus.

Work Skills & Abilities

• Identify and prioritize multiple projects and perform work with a constant awareness of improving processes.
• Analyze and troubleshoot operational and equipment problems and provide reasonable and accurate recommendations and solutions.
• Communicate both orally and in writing to individuals; present complex situations in a concise manner.
• Interact effectively with technical and professional contacts, as well as hourly workforce.
• Organize, manage time, and maintain interpersonal relationships.
• Manage projects and lead teams.
• Use computer skills, including CMMS, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Build partnerships across and between functional groups.
• Manage union hourly workforce.
• Plan and schedule maintenance work.

Benefits

• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Company-paid life insurance
• Bonus potential
• Matching 401(k)
• Vacation
• 11 paid holidays

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with education, training, and background experience.