Maintenance Planner - EMO - Primary Operations

SSAB; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SSAB is looking for a Maintenance Planner in Iowa to lead and direct a team with safe work practices, focusing on electrical and instrumentation knowledge needed for effective troubleshooting and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in a leadership role.

This position requires planning daily assignments, coordinating with multiple departments, and managing projects effectively while working in potentially hazardous conditions.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a team leader.
• Experience with computerized maintenance systems.
• Regular and reliable attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct crew with safe work practices.
• Assist Electrical Manager with major outage planning.
• Communicate clearly with departments and vendors.

Skills

Electrical & Instrumentation knowledge

PLC programming

Troubleshooting and problem solving

Computer skills

Team leadership

Education

2 year industrial / technical degree or apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)

Computer Maintenance Management System (Maintenance Connection)

Multimeter

Job description

Maintenance Planner - EMO - Primary Operations

• Lead and direct crew / team members with safe work practice’s
• Populate Lockout / Tag-Out / Try-Out documents for scheduled and emergency repairs.
• Follow / practice JSA and EIC Program and policies.
• Review / Modify / Create JSA’s and SOP’s

Leadership

• Schedule and Oversee daily tasks for Meltshop / Caster Electrical employees.
• Lead and advise personnel on proper equipment repair techniques and maintenance practices.
• Assess and evaluate employee performance and report performance.
• Lead by example.

Knowledge

• Electrical & Instrumentation knowledge both practical & theoretical.
• PLC programming
• Ability to troubleshoot & maintain electrical equipment.
• Trouble shooting and problem solving abilities.
• Knowledge of SSAB’s computerized maintenance system ability to search, find and / or request spare parts.

Performance

• Assist Electrical Manager with major outage planning including scheduling jobs, ordering components, and dispersing workflow.
• Plan and schedule daily assignments for Electrical Maintenance employees.
• Assist Shift Team Leaders with any technical issues.
• Co-ordinate activities with Mechanical, Operations and other departments on a frequent basis
• Coordinate and plan jobs with outside contractors and engineering companies on site related jobs
• Budget daily projects and major outages.
• Perform work in a timely and organized manner.
• Develop team oriented goals
• Communicate clearing and effectively with other departments, vendors, and management.
• Work independently towards specific goals and objectives with limited daily oversight

QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Experience and Competencies

• Computer skills including but not limited to
  • Computer Maintenance Management System (Maintenance Connection)
• Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project
• Dayforce
• 2 year industrial / technical degree or apprenticeship.
• Previous experience as a team leader
• Regular and reliable attendance

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequently Required Tasks

• Twist at waist level, reach above shoulder level, reach at and/or below waist level
• Handle, grip, hold, and grasp with both hands together or separately
• Finger and feel with both hands together or separately; sense temperature and textures

Occasionally Required Tasks

• Drive or travel by airplane
• Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb
• Push, pull, lift, and/or carry items weighing less than 50 pounds

Vision & Hearing

• Talking person to person, on the phone, and/or in group settings
• Hearing in person, on the phone, and/or in group settings
• Vision at near, mid, and far range
• Peripheral vision and depth perception

Mobility / Posture

• Sitting 0-8 hours at a time; average 5 hours a day
• Standing 0-8 hours at a time; average 2 hours a day
• Walking 0-8 hours at a time; average 1 hour
• Alternate sitting and standing as needed

Machines / Tools

• Desktop computer
• Control software
• Multimeter
• Database

Working Conditions

• In extreme heat and extreme cold
• In wet and humid conditions
• Amid fumes, dust, dirt, and smoke
• In confined areas and high places
• Around equipment in motion
• Amid mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards
• Around industrial magnets
• While wearing safety equipment and/or clothing for protection from hazards

POSITION TYPE - WORK HOURS - TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Position works an eight (8) hour day shift, Monday through Friday
• Travel for this position is expected to comprise less than 33% of work hours
• Office presence required