Maintenance Planner

Synthomer; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive, market-aligned compensation

Discretionary global bonus scheme

Healthcare tailored to regional locations

Learning & development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Synthomer is seeking a Maintenance Planner to oversee work identification, planning, and coordination in our Pennsylvania facility. The ideal candidate will have experience in a chemical plant or industrial manufacturing setting and possess strong mechanical and electrical knowledge.

The role involves developing detailed job plans, coordinating maintenance schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Attractive global benefits including flexible working options and well-being support are on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance planning in a chemical plant or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Review work requests and clarify scope with requestors.
• Develop detailed job plans including labor and materials.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with production needs.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Mechanical/Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Proficiency with CMMS systems

Ability to prioritize workload

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Job description

Overview

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products. At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.

Responsibilities

• Work Identification & Scoping
  • Review work requests/notifications and clarify scope with requestors and operations personnel.
  • Conduct field assessments to determine job requirements, equipment condition, and potential work hazards.
  • Define job steps, resource needs, and required skills for each maintenance task.
• Planning & Preparation
  • Develop detailed job plans including labor requirements, materials, tools, equipment, permits, safety precautions, and job sequences.
  • Ensure all parts and materials are ordered, staged, and available prior to scheduling work.
  • Create cost estimates for maintenance jobs to support budgeting and tracking.
  • Identify opportunities to bundle work to improve efficiency during unit downtime or outages.
• Scheduling & Coordination
  • Work closely with the Maintenance Scheduler to prioritize, plan, and schedule weekly/long‑range maintenance activities.
  • Coordinate with Operations to align maintenance schedules with production needs and ensure safe access to equipment.
  • Communicate upcoming work requirements to Operations, Maintenance, and support groups in a timely manner.
• Contractor & Vendor Interface
  • Support development of contractor scopes of work for planned maintenance activities.
  • Ensure contractors are aware of required materials, drawings, specifications, and site expectations prior to arriving on‑site.
  • Collaborate with Procurement and vendors to ensure timely delivery of needed parts or services.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure all planned jobs include proper safety considerations, permits, and regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in pre‑job hazard assessments and assist in developing job‑specific safety plans.
  • Maintain compliance with site procedures, environmental requirements, and Synthomer safety standards.
• Continuous Improvement & Documentation
  • Maintain accurate and detailed job plans in the CMMS for future reuse and improvement.
  • Analyze completed work orders for quality of planning and identify opportunities to increase efficiency or reduce downtime.
  • Work with Maintenance and Engineering to improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
  • Track maintenance KPIs such as schedule compliance, wrench time, backlog levels, and planning accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance planning in a chemical plant or industrial manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical/electrical knowledge and ability to read engineering drawings
• Proficiency with CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo, or similar)
• Strong communication and coordination skills across multiple departments
• Ability to prioritize workload in a fast‑paced production environment

Global Benefits Overview

• Competitive, market-aligned compensation
• Discretionary global bonus scheme
• Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
• Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
• Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
• Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
• Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs
• Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
• Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
• Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
• Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
• Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes