MAINTENANCE PLANNER

Gerdau; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated ARP/Maintenance Planner to enhance safety and equipment reliability in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves coordinating proactive maintenance efforts, developing job plans, and collaborating with various teams to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards. You will lead planning meetings, manage work backlogs, and utilize advanced maintenance methodologies to drive continuous improvement. If you possess strong communication skills and a passion for process enhancement, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy manufacturing or maintenance engineering.
• Mastery of maintenance concepts and asset reliability systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the implementation of Asset Reliability Processes.
• Develop detailed job plans for all planned maintenance activities.
• Manage work order backlog and lead planning meetings.

Skills

Asset Reliability Processes

Preventive Maintenance

Predictive Maintenance

Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Two-year degree or advanced technical training

Tools

Reliability Centered Maintenance methodologies

Job description

Asset Reliability Process (ARP)/Maintenance Planner Job Description

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The ARP/Maintenance Planner will coordinate, direct, and support the implementation and sustainability of Asset Reliability Processes (ARP) to enhance safety, equipment reliability, and product quality efficiently and cost-effectively by:

1. Planning proactive maintenance including preventive, predictive, corrective maintenance, and project work.
2. Managing non-emergency work and planned work backlog.
3. Developing procedures to improve safety, reduce costs, and optimize resources using the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
4. Scheduling proactive maintenance work through a systematic and analytical approach.
5. Participating in the development of Annual Action Plans.
6. Training maintenance and operation personnel.
7. Conducting routine safety and maintenance activities, including audits, task evaluations, employee contacts, and visibility tours.
8. Ensuring safety rules and requirements are followed in all work areas.
9. Maintaining compliance with visual management standards.

DIMENSIONS

This role is advisory, supporting and coordinating ARP maintenance management for scheduled and project maintenance to improve equipment reliability. The position facilitates down-days and outages by planning work with operations, maintenance, reliability, and engineering teams. It involves planning and scheduling proactive maintenance and project work across assigned locations.

NATURE AND SCOPE

The incumbent will develop detailed job plans for all planned maintenance, predictive, and preventive technologies in collaboration with various technical and operational teams. The role provides technical assistance, maximizes equipment reliability, and facilitates planning meetings. Due to the manufacturing environment, work on scheduled shutdowns and availability for specific operations or projects are required, with some travel for training.

This position reports to a Reliability Engineer IV or V, working closely with operations and maintenance. Responsibilities include building job plans, ordering parts, managing work backlog, and ensuring data accuracy. The role involves modifications to maintenance programs to reduce costs and downtime, requiring excellent communication skills, independence, and broad software knowledge.

The ARP Planner participates in training programs and must communicate effectively across organizational levels. The role also involves managing other projects or duties as assigned, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations, and reporting potential health or environmental hazards.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage work order backlog.
• Lead planning meetings for down days and outages.
• Develop maintenance and scheduling plans.
• Monitor KPIs for ARP assessment and improvement.
• Participate in failure investigations.
• Prepare work packages for maintenance activities.
• Maintain inventory plans and assist with inventory management using Reliability Centered Maintenance methodologies.
• Train personnel on equipment care and modifications.
• Participate in safety programs to reduce accidents.
• Ensure timely completion of maintenance work orders.
• Audit work orders and develop inspection procedures.
• Coordinate with engineering on capital expenditures and equipment specifications.
• Update CMMS with new equipment and work plans.
• Generate reports for proactive maintenance management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a two-year degree or advanced technical training with at least 5 years of experience in heavy manufacturing or related maintenance engineering. The candidate should possess mastery of maintenance concepts, asset reliability systems, and current technology, with a focus on continual process improvement.