Maintenance Planner Mapleton, IL Posted on 06.03.2026

Evonik España Y Portugal SA.; Illinois; On-site; USD 72,700 - 121,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading global specialty chemicals company is seeking a Maintenance Planner to manage supply chain resources effectively. The role requires 5-10 years of experience in plant maintenance or construction with solid planning skills. Proficiency in SAP and maintenance scheduling tools is crucial, along with strong problem-solving abilities. This position offers a pay range of $72,700-$121,200 along with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401(k) plans. Candidates are encouraged to apply through the company's careers portal.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in plant maintenance or construction with a focus on planning and scheduling.
• Ability to read construction drawings is essential.
• CMRP certification preferred for maintenance and reliability expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop work packages with defined scope and requirements.
• Plan approved work scheduled for the next 2-3 weeks.
• Verify required materials and validate procurement lead times.
• Support scheduling temporarily until backlog exists.
• Clean up backlog and optimize job plans.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Team-building

Tools

SAP

Maintenance scheduling tools

Job description

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:
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The Maintenance Planner plans and manages supply chain resources and demand processes to ensure the business meets agreed customer service targets at minimal operating cost and optimum stock levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop minimum-executable work packages by defining clear scope, field-ready operation lines with estimated hours, required materials, and basic safety, access, and isolation requirements, and advance the SAP work order to REL system status and PRTS (Planner Ready to Schedule) user status only when it is executable.
• Plan only approved, priority-aligned work that is expected to be scheduled within the next 2–3 weeks
• Identify all required materials for each planned work order and verify with the Storeroom whether materials are on-hand, kitted, or must be procured, including validation of procurement lead times when parts are not stocked.
• Until a schedule-ready backlog exists, the Planner may temporarily support scheduling to enable execution; scheduling ownership remains with the Scheduler.
• Backlog cleanup and normalization.
• Job plan optimization or library development.
• Planning audits or standards enforcement.
• Historical data correction.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5-10 years in plant maintenance or construction, emphasizing planning, scheduling, and management in an industrial setting.
• Proficiency in SAP, maintenance scheduling tools, and reading construction drawings.
• CMRP certification preferred for expertise in maintenance and reliability.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, leadership, and team-building abilities.
• Understanding of mechanical and instrument process equipment and precision maintenance practices.
• Diligence, reliability, cost awareness, and ability to work under pressure.
• Hands-on experience with craft work in a plant environment.

Summary Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).

Pay Range: $72,700-$121,200

Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits included, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via ourcareers portal . Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com .

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, statingyour earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.