Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Austin Powder; Midway (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder is seeking a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to support daily maintenance, project work and plant turnarounds. You will lead planning, estimating and scheduling using CMMS/EAM to ensure efficient completion of work orders.

The role requires 6+ years in chemical maintenance with 3+ years in planning, plus strong HPWE and leadership skills. Proficiency with MS Office and a safety-focused mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• 6+ years maintenance in Chemical Processing Industry (Gas processing a plus).
• 3+ years in daily maintenance and periodic turnaround planning.
• Expertise in detailed RM plans for rotating machinery, piping and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Support daily maintenance work, project work and plant turnarounds by planning, estimating, and scheduling activities.
• Use CMMS/EAM as primary tool to plan, estimate, resource, and schedule work orders.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and assist in storeroom stock management.
• Develop PM/PdM routines and maintenance KPIs.
• Safety and environmental initiative participation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with teams to develop baseline schedules and weekly updates.
• Resource R&M materials and coordinate with Purchasing and Storeroom.

Skills

Hazard Recognition

PPE

Height access

Reading Comprehension

Math Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Shift Flexibility

Leadership

MS Office

CMMS / EAM

Education

High School Diploma or GED

6+ years maintenance in Chemical Processing

3+ years planning / scheduling

RM plans for rotating machinery

Tools

CMMS (EAM)

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler is responsible for supporting the execution of daily maintenance work, project work and plant turnarounds (outages) through the leadership of the planning, estimating, and scheduling activities. In addition, this position will utilize the plant's CMMS (EAM) as a primary tool to plan, estimate, resource, and schedule work orders to facilitate the efficient and effective completion of requested work. The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensuring that complete and accurate records are kept of all maintenance activities
• Assist in maintaining storeroom stock levels.
• Create PM/PdM routines.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining maintenance related KPI's.
• Participate in safety and environmental initiatives - contributing to overall employee and community safety while ensuring compliance of state and federal regulations.
• Obtain input from team members, contractors, and suppliers to support the development of an on-going baseline schedule, and the weekly updating and publication of this schedule.
• Assist with developing detailed repair plans by conducting field inspections, utilizing standard work plans or technical documentation, and/or collaborating with Craftsmen, Operators and Supervisors
• Specify and procure required R&M materials by interacting with Purchasing and Storeroom personnel as well as outside suppliers to properly resource all routine work orders.
• Maintain a backlog of pre-planned work to enable the evaluation schedule alternatives to support production changes.
• Lead the planning, procurement, and coordination for special projects, overhauls and plant turnarounds in order to meet deadlines, manpower requirements, and target costs.
• Work with the Maintenance, Engineering/Technical, and Operations Managers to establish, track, and achieve equipment reliability goals and objectives for the site.
• Assist in developing and establishing maintenance & operational procedures based on regulatory directives, manufactures specifications, and industry best practices to support on-going reliability improvements.
• Participate in the development and conduct of the site's craftsman training program.
• Assist in the enhancement of the plant's PSM Mechanical Integrity compliance and adherence to piping and pressure vessel codes and jurisdictional requirements.
• Assist in maintaining departments' technical publications, manuals and other documents.
• Develop expertise in all areas of the plant's CMMS system including: Equipment, Work Orders, Plans, Predictive/Preventive Tasks, Inventory, and Purchasing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Prefer a minimum of six (6) years' maintenance experience in the Chemical Processing Industry (Gas processing experience is a plus).
• Prefer a minimum of (3) three years' experience in daily maintenance and periodic turnaround (outage) planning.
• Expertise in developing detailed R&M plans for complex rotating machinery, piping and electrical systems is preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Requirements

• Hazard Recognition - Identify potential safety issues and make recommendations for action or resolution.
• Ability to wear and perform work in required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Fall protection harness, full-face respirator, chemical resistant suits, face shield, and any other necessary PPE.
• Ability to work at heights, climb ladders and stairs, lift and carry up to 50Ibs, and operate valves.
• Maintain shaven facial appearance.
• Possess reading & comprehension skills.
• Possess advanced math skills.
• Ability to recognize, investigate, and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Ability to effectively communicate with various departments and team members.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Shifts may be changed with minimal notice to meet plant operational requirements.
• Work in a fast-paced team environment and possess keen attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills to be assist in coaching/mentoring department personnel.
• Self-motivating and accountable individual with strong work ethic.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365.

Work Environment

US Nitrogen, LLC operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This position will be exposed to all elements of the weather on the plant site.

This is a safety sensitive position which requires employees to disclose the use of any prescription medication that may affect his or her ability to safely perform the essential functions of this position.

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affir... (full EEO statement retained)

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.