Maintenance Planner

ZipRecruiter; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Maintenance Planner in Petersburg, VA, for a chemical distributor. This direct hire position offers competitive pay and benefits, including health and dental insurance. The ideal candidate will coordinate maintenance activities and ensure operational efficiency while working closely with managerial teams.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

401k plus company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in a chemical environment as a Maintenance Planner or similar role.
• Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Develop and schedule maintenance plans for mechanical systems.
• Manage work orders and maintain records in CMMS.

Skills

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Experience in maintenance planning

Proficiency in CMMS software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Job DescriptionKelly, in partnership with a growing chemical distributor, is looking for a Maintenance Planner in Petersburg, VA.



This is a direct hire opportunity meaning you will be hired permanently with our client and offered their vacation time, benefits and compensation upon hire.



Benefits:

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• Health, dental and vision insurance
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• 401k plus company match
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• Paid vacation and holidays
  

Details:

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• Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday
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• Salary: $72,000 – 96,400 plus bonus
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• Location: Petersburg, VA
  

Job Description:

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• Coordinate and prioritize maintenance activities to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency.
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• Works directly with the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager to develop and schedule preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans for mechanical systems and equipment.
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• Generate and manage work orders, plan and utilize detailed schedules for plan downtime while ensuring timely completion and adherence to maintenance schedules.
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• Work closely with operations, engineering, and procurement teams to align maintenance strategies with business objectives.
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• Assess and allocate the number of outage hours needed for specific projects.
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• Assist in managing the maintenance budget by optimizing resources and minimizing unnecessary costs.
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• Monitor and document maintenance tasks, maintaining accurate records in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Perform root cause analysis for mechanical failures and implement corrective actions.
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• Recommend improvements to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
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• Work with Supply Chain and monitor spare parts inventory, ensuring critical components are available when needed
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• Liaise with vendors and contractors for specialized repair and service needs.
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• Provide mechanical engineering expertise to troubleshoot equipment issues and optimize maintenance procedures.
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• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards in all maintenance activities.
  

Requirements:

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• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is but not required.
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• Proven experience as a Maintenance Planner or in a similar role in a chemical environment
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• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment, and maintenance best practices.
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• Proficiency in CMMS software and maintenance planning tools – you will be responsible for implementation of a new system.
  

Immediate opening, apply now!





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