Maintenance Planner and Scheduler

SI Group; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SI Group is seeking a Maintenance Planner and Scheduler at the Newport facility in Tennessee. The role reports to the Maintenance & Reliability Manager and leads planning for all craft disciplines to optimize routine, unplanned outages and turnaround work.

You will develop detailed work plans with permitting, safety considerations, tools and parts, ensure correct specs on work orders, and coordinate downtimes to minimize production impact. Proficiency with CMMS and ERP systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Experience with CMMS program in inventory control environment.
• Experience reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Experience writing routine quality assurance reports and correspondence.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS and ERP systems preferred.
• Proficiency with all MS Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans work orders for routine, unplanned outage and turnaround work for all craft disciplines.
• Coordinates with Maintenance Manager to ensure timely planning, scheduling and execution of maintenance activities.
• Develops detailed work plans including permitting, safety considerations, tools and parts required.
• Ensures technical specifications and special instructions are provided on work orders.
• Maintains preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Manages work order backlog and coordinates with purchasing for MRO parts.

Skills

CMMS

SAP CMMS

ERP systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP software

Job description

The Role:

As the Maintenance Planner and Scheduler, reporting to the Maintenance & Reliability Manager, you will be the principal leader responsible for accurately planning work order requirements for routine, unplanned outage and turnaround work for all craft disciplines at the SI Group Newport facility.

Job Description

The Role:

As the Maintenance Planner and Scheduler, reporting to the Maintenance & Reliability Manager, you will be the principal leader responsible for accurately planning work order requirements for routine, unplanned outage and turnaround work for all craft disciplines at the SI Group Newport facility.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Works closely with the Maintenance Manager to ensure that all maintenance activities are planned, scheduled and executed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Develops detailed work plans to include critical information for job execution to include permitting, safety considerations, special equipment, tools and repair parts required (parts kitting).
• Ensures all technical specifications and special instructions are provided on work orders.
• Establishes the preparatory work required prior to scheduled equipment down time.
• Assists with developing and maintaining preventative maintenance programs that ensure all equipment is well maintained and that production downtime is minimized.
• Coordinates planned downtimes to reduce mean time between failures and minimize interference with production schedules.
• Evaluates executed work against planned work for requirement deficiencies and address those deficiencies when planning future work.
• Uses the SAP Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for tracking, planning, and scheduling maintenance.
• Conducts weekly meetings with production coordinator to review WO backlog and schedule following weeks activities.
• Assists with maintaining spare parts inventory to ensure that all necessary parts are available when needed.
• Works closely with the purchasing department to ensure that all MRO supplies are ordered and available when needed.
• Assists in annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting.
• Reviews, on a regular basis existing job plans and ensures that they are up to date and contain all pertinent information.
• Develops and maintains a network of contacts that can provide the goods and services necessary for successful work execution.
• Actively manages WO backlog.
• Coordinates outside services as required for successful job execution.
• Provides relief for Maintenance Manager absences when requested.
  

Creating Extraordinary Starts With:

• High school diploma, or GED equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent relevant work experience preferred
• Experience with CMMS program in inventory control environment
• Experience reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Experience writing routine quality assurance reports and correspondence
• Strong knowledge of CMMS and ERP systems preferred
• Proficiency with all MS Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) preferred
  

What We Value:

We strive for all employees to nurture physical, mental and emotional health both personally and professionally. Our commitment to health and wellness centers around prevention, early detection and embracing a healthy lifestyle. Some offerings may vary by role or region, but may include:

• Physical Health benefits including competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision packages, company contribution to Health Savings Account, cash incentive for Annual Physical and reimbursement
• Financial Wellness opportunities including company paid life insurance and disability plans, 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match, and certified Financial Planning & Investment services
• Mental Health benefits including generous Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Bonding Leave, and much more!
  

About Us

Essential Solutions with Extraordinary Results

SI Group is a global leader in the innovative technology of performance additives, process solutions, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and chemical intermediates. Our solutions are essential to many diverse industries and applications, creating extraordinary results. We drive value by enhancing the quality, performance, and durability of countless items we use every day.

We are on a journey to captivate our customers at every level. Whether that means expanding our capabilities, global reach, or providing new innovations and technologies that create value. Our approach is customized to exceed customer needs and deliver superior performance.