I&E Planner

Eastman Chemical Company; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global specialty materials company is seeking an I&E Planner to manage maintenance planning processes. This full-time role involves coordinating routine maintenance, preparing budgets, and ensuring safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a background in industrial instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of planning/scheduling experience in maintenance.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. with a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, estimate, schedule, and coordinate maintenance work.
• Prepare budgets, monitor progress, and manage cash flow.
• Utilize software packages for data access and calculations.

Skills

Good judgment

Dependability

Initiative

Teamwork

Strong analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Access

Primavera

Job description

I&E Planner

Job Requisition ID: 54430

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

ABOUT EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY

Eastman is a global advanced materials and specialty additives company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. Its market-driven approaches take advantage of world-class technology platforms and leading positions in attractive end-markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. Eastman focuses on creating consistent, superior value for all stakeholders. The company is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA and employs approximately 14,500 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The I&E Planner position is a full-time role at Eastman located at the Pace, Florida facility. This position manages, implements, and controls the overall maintenance I&E planning process from conception to completion, including daily planning and support for turnaround planning. Responsibilities include:

• Planning, estimating, scheduling, and coordinating routine maintenance work, special orders, turnarounds, and other maintenance jobs.
• Performing detailed planning, including scope development, job step-outs, resource and manpower estimation, and safety planning such as PPE, fall hazard, and confined space plans.
• Preparing estimates for planned work using historical data and professional judgment.
• Preparing budgets, monitoring progress, and managing cash flow for various maintenance activities.
• Ensuring SOR approvals are initiated before job execution when estimates indicate exceeding the SOR amount.
• Coordinating turnaround activities during maintenance windows.
• Utilizing software packages (SAP, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Primavera) for data access, input, and retrieval, and basic math calculations.
• Working in a self-directed environment, following instructions, procedures, and safety policies.
• Availability for overtime, alternate schedules, and rotating shifts as required.

Qualifications

Interpersonal Requirements

• Good judgment, dependability, initiative, calmness during emergencies, and teamwork in diverse groups.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree and/or six years of relevant experience is a plus.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S., with a valid driver's license.
• Minimum five years of planning/scheduling experience in maintenance, projects, or turnarounds, preferably in refining, manufacturing, or petrochemicals.

Desirable Skills/Qualities

• Background in Industrial Instrumentation and Electrical work.
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, Access, Primavera, with knowledge of safety, environmental policies, and quality control.
• Strong analytical, communication, multitasking, and leadership skills.
• Experience working with engineering and procurement contractors.

Eastman is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics.