Maintenance Planner

AdvanSix Inc.; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

AdvanSix Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Planner to coordinate planning and scheduling of maintenance activities within the assigned area of the facility in Hopewell, VA. This fast-paced role requires collaboration with a dynamic team to drive outages and reliability.

You will develop job plans, forecast costs, manage parts and services, and ensure safe, efficient execution using SAP-PM and other IT tools. Strong communication and project coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment OR a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and initiate work orders (mechanical and E/I), prepare, forecast, and explain cost variance for outage work.
• Procure equipment, materials and outside services with focus on fixed price packages.
• Accountable for managing repairs, purchases, invoices and receipts for outage work.
• Develop and update job plans for specific repairs and pieces of equipment.
• Audit and retain shop papers and job history forms for mechanical maintenance.
• Communicate with Area Coordinators/Mechanical FLS on daily activities and work priorities.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Safety integration

Team coordination

Six Sigma/Lean

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera

SAP-PM

Microsoft Office

Production Loss Accounting Tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning and scheduling all maintenance activities for an assigned area within the facilities. This is a fast‑paced position that must thrive in a dynamic team environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Estimate and initiate work orders (mechanical and E/I), prepare, forecast, and explain cost variance for outage work.
• Procure equipment, materials and outside services with focus on fixed price packages.
• Accountable for managing repairs, purchases, invoices and receipts for outage work.
• Responsible for kitting outage work.
• Review backlog outage maintenance notifications in SAP and progress P4 work orders ahead of outage.
• Develop and maintain mechanical maintenance documentation and update as needed.
• Bill materials as required for outages.
• Develop and update job plans for specific repairs and pieces of equipment.
• Audit and retain shop papers and job history forms for mechanical maintenance.
• Communicate with Area Coordinators/Mechanical FLS on daily activities and work priorities.
• Accountable for administrative oversight of contractors (including nested contractors).
• Other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment OR Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Experience in use of IT tools to forecast and monitor key outage metrics (e.g., work hours and task progression).
• Experience in Primavera preferred (planning/scheduling program).
• Project management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate safety into the foundation of work activities.
• Demonstrated ability to use influencing skills to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to generate and implement work process improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledgeable in repair techniques for a broad application of equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate repairs.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong skills in SAP-PM, Microsoft Office, and Production Loss Accounting Tools.
• Understanding of Maintenance Excellence Protocols.
• Proficient in Six Sigma tools and Lean concepts for business process improvement.
• Must be highly motivated, self‑directed individual with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.

Base Salary

The base salary range for this role is $76,000 to $114,000 annually.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account.
• Employer‑provided short‑term and long‑term disability benefits.
• Basic life insurance and availability of additional voluntary coverage.
• Paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, and paid overtime as applicable.
• 401(k) with competitive company match.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development.
• Discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.
• Optional purchase of company stock.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.