Maintenance Planner - Outage Coordinator

Aurubis Richmond; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Maintenance Planner – Outage Coordinator to enhance their operations. This role involves coordinating major equipment maintenance activities, ensuring effective planning and execution of outages. You will collaborate closely with maintenance and operations teams, developing work scopes and budgets while overseeing contractor management. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with a solid background in maintenance planning. Join this dynamic team and contribute to a company that values innovation and efficiency in the metallurgy sector.

Benefits

401(k) with matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in maintenance planning or related fields.
• Strong understanding of maintenance principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee major equipment outage maintenance activities.
• Develop work scopes, budgets, and timelines for outages.

Skills

Maintenance Planning

Contractor Management

Gantt Charts

SAP

Microsoft Project

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Degree in Relevant Field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Project

Job description

Maintenance Planner - Outage Coordinator

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About Aurubis

Aurubis – metallurgy is our passion. We are a leading global multi-metal company and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. We process complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, and metal-bearing recycling materials into metals of the highest purity. These metals serve as the basis for key megatrends such as digitalization, renewable energies, e-mobility, and urbanization. Aurubis has about 7,000 employees, production sites in Europe and the US, and an extensive worldwide distribution system. Join our team and promote progress together with us!

Role Overview

We are seeking a Maintenance Planner – Outage Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will coordinate and oversee recurring major equipment outage maintenance activities, including scope, budget, and contractor management. You will work closely with maintenance and operations leadership to ensure proper planning, scheduling, and execution of major equipment and process turnarounds.

Your Tasks

• Develop and refine major equipment and process work scopes, budgets, and timelines.
• Develop and refine contractor work scopes for recurring and one-off tasks.
• Oversee outage and turnaround planning meetings and agendas.
• Facilitate post-outage and critical job critiques.
• Coordinate with corporate outage planning standardization efforts.
• Backup planner during vacations and absences.
• Create detailed work plans, including labor and materials, ensuring work orders are complete and accurate.
• Maintain a library of outage and shutdown work plans, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Produce weekly maintenance schedules.
• Educate stakeholders on maintenance workflows.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to organize outage parts and materials.
• Ensure Asset PMs are executed, service reports are retained, and filed in SAP.

Your Profile

• 4-5 years of experience in maintenance planning or related fields.
• Experience with industrial shutdown planning, critical path planning, and Gantt charts.
• Contractor management, scope development, and cost optimization skills.
• Strong understanding of maintenance principles and practices.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Project, or similar software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Soft Skills

• Leadership and change management abilities.
• Ability to understand complex problems and communicate targets effectively.
• Receptive to feedback and persuasive communication skills.
• Independent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Stress resilience and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent; degree in a relevant field preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a smelter environment, including heat and physical activity.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as climbing, pulling, and reaching.
• Good vision, hearing, and coordination, with the ability to wear PPE and travel as needed.

What We Offer

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance

Additional Information

Position is mid-senior level, full-time, in management and manufacturing industries. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing.