Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

Vallourec North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short//L

Profit Sharing: Up to 4%

401(k): Company match4.5% with no vest

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Vacation Time

Performance-Based Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Vallourec North America in Houston seeks an experienced maintenance planner to develop and manage maintenance schedules for outages and routine tasks, coordinating with production and maintenance teams.

You will monitor SAP and CMMS, manage spare parts, analyze reports, and support safety and reliability initiatives while mentoring technicians and coordinating contractors.

A strong background in planning, with 10+ years in manufacturing, and proficiency in SAP/CMMS, are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred.
• 10+ years in manufacturing or heavy industrial equipment with strong planning/scheduling background.
• Proficient in SAP and CMMS systems.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and procedures.
• Strong mathematical and reasoning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage maintenance schedules for outages and routine tasks.
• Coordinate predictive and preventive maintenance activities.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance jobs and projects with production teams.
• Monitor SAP and CMMS for accurate work orders, technician workload, and equipment trends.
• Accountable for spare parts management, including kit building and warehousing.
• Requisition materials and advise inventory control on usage.
• Maintain equipment information and repair files.
• Generate and analyze reports (cost, delay, monthly performance).
• Review daily equipment inspections and ensure follow-up work orders are completed.
• Serve as a technical resource for maintenance supervisors.
• Assist in hiring, counseling, and performance-related actions as needed.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

SAP

CMMS

Communication

Problem-solving

Technical documents interpretation

Mathematical reasoning

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Sheldon Road, Houston TX
Houston, TX 77049, USA

Description

Your Roleat a Glance

You’llplay a vital role in our (department) teamby:

• Develop and manage maintenance schedules for down days, outages, and routine tasks.
• Coordinate predictive and preventive maintenance activities.
• Plan and coordinatemaintenancejobs and projects in collaboration with production and maintenance teams.
• Monitor SAP and CMMS systems to ensureaccuratetracking of work orders, technician workload, and equipment trends.
• Accountable for spare parts management, including kit building, warehousing, and satellite storage.
• Requisitionmaterials andadviseinventory control on requirements and usage.
• Maintain equipment information and repair files.
• Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain CMMS documentation including drawings, lockout/tagout procedures, spare parts codes, and critical tasks.
• Generate and analyze reports (e.g., cost, delay, monthlyperformance).
• Review daily equipment inspections and ensure follow-up work orders are created and completed.
• Serve as a technical resource for maintenance supervisors.
• Assistin hiring, counseling, disciplining, andterminatingemployees whenappropriate.
• Support the development of reliability-based maintenance strategies.
• Assistin workload and schedule planning for technicians.
• Coordinate with external contractors to supplementworkforceas needed.
• Inspect contractor work to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Interact professionally with vendors andmaintaineffective working relationships.
• Maintain maintenance budget and track expenditures.
• Ensure 5S compliance and environmental/safety recordkeeping.
• Participate in safety, health, and environmental programs.

What Sets You Apart

We’relooking for individuals who bring the right mix of experience, mindset, and motivation:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in manufacturing or heavy industrial equipment, with a strong background in planning and scheduling.
• Proficient in SAP and CMMS systems
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret technical documents and procedures
• Solid mathematical and reasoning abilities

What Powers Your Performance

Success in this role is driven by a strong mix of personal ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value team members who:

• Communicate clearly and constructively
• Collaborate effectively and contribute to team success
• Adapt to change with a positive, proactive mindset
• Take accountability and show initiative in their work
• Demonstrate reliability and pride in performance
• Prioritize safety and act with awareness
• Embrace feedback and use it to grow
• Maintain high attention to detail
• Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo
• Support and develop others through shared learning

How We Support Your Success

We’recommitted to helping you thrive- on the job and beyond.That’swhy we offer a collaborative culture where your ideas drive real change, and career mobility within a stable, essential industry. Tosupport your growth and well-being, we also provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
• 401(k): Company match4.5% with no vesting period
• Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
• Paid Vacation Time
• Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Safetyisn’tnegotiable,it’swho we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decisionisguided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. Wedon’tcut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority,it’sa promise we make to every colleague, every day.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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