Maintenance Planner

Oxy; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in chemical manufacturing is seeking a Maintenance Planner for its Wichita facility. This role involves overseeing maintenance processes, ensuring safety and efficiency, and collaborating with production teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plant equipment maintenance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a safety-driven environment while advancing your career in a leading company focused on environmental protection and employee well-being.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Career development opportunities

Safety-driven workplace

Health benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in plant maintenance.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead routine maintenance processes and improve efficiency.
• Interface with production for maintenance services.

Skills

Repair and installation of plant equipment

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

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Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people.

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda – key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Maintenance Planner with our Chemical Manufacturing Facility located in Wichita, Kansas.

Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority.

Provide leadership in assuring all requirements of the routine maintenance work process are utilized consistently and effectively to continuously improve the process and ensure goals are met.

Interface daily with production and maintenance department personnel to review work orders for maintenance services. Review and provide input on definition, accuracy and priority.

Develop the scope of each work order. Procure all required material, outside contract services, rental equipment and specialized tools to include emphasis on all the requirements of company specifications, HESS and PSM programs.

Track area planning backlog & work orders ensuring data is current & accurate.

Evaluate non-resident contractor performance, including quality & safety performance.

Assist engineers with plant projects, technical details, & specifications. Make recommendations on projects such as timeline, labor requirements, work scope, & material.

Follow the Management of Change Process to document & implement plant PSM changes.

Provide planning and supervisory support for outages.

Provide off-hour support for maintenance issues, material or service as necessary.

Create & maintain repetitive job plans.

Qualifications - External

High School Diploma or GED.

Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in repair, installation, troubleshooting and upkeep of plant equipment/facilities.

Working knowledge of the routine maintenance process, regulations and policies.

High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and good working knowledge of SAP.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Must be able to read, write and speak in English.

Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.

Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.

Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

Additional Desired Qualifications

Prior planning experience preferred.

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What We Do

Oxy produces energy and essential products to sustain and improve life on our planet.

Our experienced teams, located in the United States, Middle East and Africa, are committed to safe and efficient operations and products, and to reducing our carbon footprint and helping others do the same.

We are busy developing the big ideas and broad solutions we will need to achieve net zero. Every day, we get closer. And we won’t stop until we’re there.