Maintenance Planner / Scheduler

Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Planner to oversee the scheduling and execution of maintenance projects. In this role, you will develop and manage maintenance schedules, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and optimizing resource allocation. You will work closely with contractors and vendors, utilizing your strong communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration. If you have a background in chemical manufacturing and experience with SAP, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience with SAP PM and MM Modules is required.
• 7-10 years in chemical, refining, or manufacturing is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and publish maintenance schedules effectively.
• Analyze maintenance data and prepare reports using SAP.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

SAP PM

SAP MM

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

Bachelors of Business Management

Bachelors of Information Technology

Job description

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and publish a routine maintenance weekly schedule, timely and effectively.


• Develop and publish maintenance projects schedule(s), timely and effectively.


• Develop and publish outage weekly schedule, timely and effectively.


• Facilitate scheduling update meetings for routine maintenance projects and outage work effectively.


• Identify, correspond and schedule contractors as needed to execute maintenance work safe and efficiently.


• Serve as contractor host and equipment for Facilities contractors. To include permitting, field auditing or work and managing discovery/change orders as necessary.


• Serve as focal point for site schedule breaks during normal work hours.


• Serve as a focal point for site SIPA resident contractor.


• Identify and resolve any problems that could delay maintenance activities.


• Order and manage the inventory or parts and supplies needed for maintenance tasks.


• Analyze maintenance data and prepare reports. Utilize SAP to record, track and analyze maintenance work.


• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.


• Reviewing and understanding equipment and machinery manuals to determine the standard operating procedures.


• Coordinate with outside vendors to schedule and maintenance activities.


• Estimating the time and resources needed for each maintenance job planned.


• Tracking the inventory of spare parts and ensuring their availability for routine and emergency maintenance.


• Inspect the workplace for potential safety hazards and implementing safety protocols.


• Working with vendors and suppliers for the procurement of necessary tools, equipment, and parts


• Track and communicate status.


• Training maintenance staff in new procedures and protocols as needed.


• Managing cost and logistics from requisition to purchase order closure for all active routine maintenance, maintenance projects and outage work.


• Must demonstrate the following emotional intelligence skills:


• Emotional Empathy


• Positive Attitude


• Excellent Communication Skills


• Flexibility / Adaptability


• Interpersonal Skills

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Investigates and resolves problems. Troubleshoots Planning and Scheduling process issues.


• Point of Contract for resolution of cost issues working with Procurement and Accounts Payable.


• Implements maintenance workflow protocol best practices for planning and scheduling process.


• Coach and provide feedback to achieve performance improvement in planning and scheduling processes and workflows.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Bachelors of Business Management (required)
Bachelors of Information Technology (required)

Experience

3 - 5 years: SAP PM and MM Modules (required)
7 - 10 years: Chemical, refining or manufacturing (required)

Skills

MS Outlook (required)

MS PowerPoint (required)

MS Excel (required)

MS Word (required)

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