Maintenance Planner

Olin Chemicals; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Olin Chemicals in Niagara Falls, NY is seeking a Maintenance Planner to develop job plans for maintenance requests, coordinating labor, materials and permits to minimize downtime and maximize reliability. You will align maintenance with production priorities, enter plans into SAP, work with SMEs, and support asset integrity and operational continuity.

This role requires strong planning and analytical skills, 5+ years in industrial maintenance, and proficiency with SAP and MS Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of related industrial maintenance experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders for completeness and return if not complete.
• Carry out field checks to verify the job plan and identify resources and materials.
• Record tasks and information within the work order; consider constructability.
• Apply best practices with SMEs to build proactive repair plans.
• Use archived plans as a basis and update repetitive plans as needed.
• Prepare job plans and SAP input with required resources; coordinate with crafts.
• Acquire quotes for materials/labor and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Update SAP codes after material availability is confirmed.
• Maintain backlog and assist others to prevent delays.
• Attend planner meetings and track metrics for ongoing improvement.

Skills

Microsoft Office

SAP

Planning

Scheduling

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Maintenance PlannerLocation: Niagara Falls, NYSalary: $90,000 - $111,800Schedule: 9/80 or 5 8sThe Planner will be responsible for developing job plans for maintenance-requested jobs, so the work can be executed in a safe, efficient, and effective manner per the scheduled steps listed in the job plan. The Planner will ensure that all required labor, materials, tools, and permits are identified and coordinated in advance to minimize downtime and maximize reliability. By aligning maintenance activities with production priorities and regulatory requirements, the Planner will play a key part in supporting operational continuity and asset integrity.

What You’ll Do

• Review work orders for completeness and return if not complete
• carry out field check to verify job plan.Identify task activities, resources, materials, tools and equipment necessary to execute a job plan safely, efficiently, and effectively
• record tasks / information within the work order. Consider constructability and maintainability when developing plans and material costs when selecting materials from specifications
• Utilize "Best Practices" where applicable during the planning process, using Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) when necessary while building proactive repair job plans to support Reliability
• Use, where possible, an archived plan for the basis of a new plan, then provide feedback and update/archive repetitive job plans (validate good data before saving)
• Prepare job plan and input plan into SAP indicating the required resources, materials, and services; prepare the job package and notify all crafts to ensure a safe, quality, productive job executionAcquire quotes for material/labor as needed for jobs being planned; work with Activity Coordinator / Gatekeeper, Scheduler, and Material Coordinator when planning requires third party (Specialty Contractor) support on dates, cost, and scheduling
• Work with the Material Coordinator after material availability has been confirmed to update code in SAP. Work to identify new dates or expedite material when needed
• Maintain the backlog based on start date provided by the Activity Coordinator / Gatekeeper, elevate when backlog is over the limit, and help others with their backlog when available
• Review backlog daily for key actions: look for long delivery items to inform Material Coordinator; look for any "Grab and Go" jobs (jobs that can be done with no planning, and no or minimal disruption to operations); and for normal jobs to plan
• Attend Planner-required meetings and maintain metrics to support role improvement

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent requiredMinimum of 5 years of related experience in industrial maintenanceProficiency with Microsoft Office applications requiredProficiency with SAP preferredStrong planning, scheduling, time management and organizational skills Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills Must have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively both individually and in a team environmentMust be flexible during off hours to support plant operations.Prior Olin experience preferred

All In With Olin

Olin is a global leader in chemical manufacturing and ammunition, with a legacy built on innovation, safety, and accountability. With over 7,000 employees worldwide, we invest in people who are ready to go All In for their careers, their teams, and their communities. An All-In Investment in Your Future At Olin, total rewards go beyond a paycheck. Our comprehensive benefits support your health, financial well-being, and long-term success. View a snapshot of your comprehensive benefits package.Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.