Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

CyrusOne; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to join their Operations & Maintenance team. This dynamic role involves planning and scheduling maintenance tasks to ensure optimal performance of facilities within a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with various departments to facilitate smooth operations and minimize disruptions. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in maintenance planning, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a company that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and be part of a team that drives operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial or Data Center experience.
• 3+ years of maintenance planner/scheduler experience.
• Knowledge of Change management processes and CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule all submitted work orders effectively.
• Conduct root cause investigations for maintenance issues.
• Manage spare parts inventory and sourcing.

Skills

Maintenance Planning

Scheduling

Communication

Root Cause Analysis

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Advanced degree/certification in technical/maintenance discipline

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Visio

AutoCAD

Job description

Under direction of the Sr Facility Manager this role works as a team member in an Operations & Maintenance organization that provides a variety of O&M services within a 24/7/365 environment and will be responsible for keeping our buildings in a clean and orderly condition.
The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler role is responsible for planning, which includes the obtaining and preparation of resources, scheduling, which includes coordinating with all site groups for the actions, and the execution of all preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance tasks with a focus on minimizing interruptions to production operations.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible to the Sr Facility Manager for effectively completing assigned tasks in the Operations of the Data Center as well as any non-DC space(s) assigned.
• Plan and schedule all submitted work orders to ensure scheduled work is properly prepared for.
• Lead continuous and open communication within the facility between Management, Operations and Engineering department.
• Partners with Engineering, Operations and Customers to ensure all scheduled maintenance activities can be completed on time.
• Responsible for micro and macro management of materials planning, project planning and execution
• Assist with execution, planning and scheduling of plant Capital Projects
• Manage and monitor the spare parts inventory while coordinating effective sourcing and purchasing of this inventory.
• Manage CMMS to ensure requested work is properly scheduled and materials resources are available when work begins. This includes the closure and review of work orders in CMMS with attention on personnel performing task, parts consumed, man hours consumed and a detail of the work completed.
• Develops revised and review related SOPs or job plans/work plans for work related areas.
• Schedules Major and Minor Site Outages, including Maintenance shutdowns, minimizing the impact to Operations.
• Develop, manage, communicate, and execute maintenance plans and master schedules to effectively utilize operation resources (material, time, labor, and capacity).
• Coordinate between Maintenance, Operations and Engineering departments to plan and schedule all maintenance work. Manage an atmosphere of open communications to facilitate a more efficient work flow with a minimized impact on plant throughput.
• Conduct root cause investigations that analyze reactive maintenance issues. Organize a team driven analysis and solution implementation to mitigate future failures.
• Organize Maintenance processes to build and maintain a culture of safety while also supporting the quality and environmental site efforts.
• Manage department resources to plan for the need of contracted support to complete tasks in a timely manner based on available labor and skill sets.
• Evaluate, create and implement detailed standard operating procedures for maintenance tasks. Manage department documentation to support actions.
• Sometimes move equipment and supplies.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.

Qualifications:

• At least five (5) years of industrial or Data Center experience or other related industry experience.
• At least three (3) years maintenance and supervisory experience.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years maintenance planner/scheduler experience.
• Familiarity and knowledge of Change management processes, Work Order Control procedures and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
• Working knowledge of plant equipment (control systems, pumps, piping, heat exchangers, vessels, instrumentation, etc.)
• Background in maintenance and repair of equipment in order to effectively plan daily maintenance department activities.
• Must be able to use personal computers, with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project programs.
• Knowledge of Visio, AutoCad a plus
• Able to be a self-starter with little supervision.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good time management skills.

Education/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED. Advanced degree/certification(s) technical and/or maintenance related discipline preferred.

Work Environment

• Fast Paced Environment some stress may occur at times.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be available for after hour work needs when incidents occur.

CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume.