Maintenance Planner / Scheduler

BASF SE; Greenville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. In this role, you will troubleshoot operational issues, manage maintenance work orders, and ensure that critical spare parts are readily available. Your expertise in SAP and maintenance planning will be crucial as you coordinate resources and support the company's commitment to safety and environmental responsibility. Join a collaborative team that values personal growth and offers competitive benefits, including flexible work arrangements and comprehensive well-being programs. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Retirement savings plan with company match

Mental health support

Family forming benefits

Back-up child and elder care

Mentoring and career development

Matching gifts program

Employee crisis support

Access to BASF wine cellar

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in maintenance planning and scheduling in a chemical plant.
• Strong understanding of maintenance systems and equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

• Manage work order backlog and perform long-range planning for maintenance.
• Ensure critical spare parts are in inventory and manage expedited repairs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Cost Estimating

Maintenance Planning

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Total Productive Maintenance

Understanding of multiple crafts

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Advanced Degree

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Avetta

Job description

Maintenance Planner / Scheduler

COMPANY: BASF Coatings LLC

JOB FIELD: Production, Maintenance & Technical Services

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting operations problems, ordering repair parts, managing the work order backlog, and performing long-range and short-term planning of in-house and contractor labor, as well as cost estimating.
• Ensuring critical spare parts and materials are in inventory, and that expedited repairs are executed efficiently.
• Supporting sustainability principles of the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care, EPA, and OSHA initiatives by protecting the environment, health, safety, and security of employees, contractors, and visitors. Knowledge of OSHA PSM regulations, ASME codes, and API codes is important.
• Analyzing cost trends, using Total Productive Maintenance techniques, tracking key performance indicators, and maintaining equipment histories to ensure equipment reliability.
• Coordinating with procurement, labor, suppliers, and plant production groups.
• Using SAP for maintenance work orders and procurement processes, maintaining critical SAP data such as functional locations, material masters, and maintenance plans. Utilizing the Microsoft Office suite, including MS Project, for emails, databases, and reporting.
• Planning and scheduling annual turnarounds of production plants, coordinating resources from repair parts to contract labor to rental equipment.

Expertise needed includes:

• High School Diploma/GED required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with chemical plant production equipment highly preferred.
• At least 3+ years related expertise.
• In-depth knowledge of maintenance systems, equipment, planning, and scheduling.
• Able to read piping & instrumentation diagrams, engineering specifications, and vendor-supplied technical information.
• SAP knowledge required; MS Project and Avetta software preferred.
• Understanding of multiple crafts (mechanical, I/E, scaffolding, rigging, excavation) preferred.
• Good working knowledge of all crafts and a solid understanding of MPI.
• Ability to handle non-routine and emergency activities, such as schedule breakers, plant shutdowns, start-up, commissioning, etc.

About BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Benefits include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible.
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match.
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support.
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption, maternity/parental leave, etc.).
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities.
• Matching gifts program for contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support.
• Access to BASF wine cellar and employee discounts.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

At BASF, you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF.