Maintenance Planner Scheduler - Grand Forks, ND

J.R. Simplot Company; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a Maintenance Planner to oversee maintenance planning and scheduling with a focus on safe, cost-effective operations. You will manage contracts, coordinate with contractors and vendors, and ensure accurate record-keeping across CMMS systems.

This role supports capital projects, downtime reporting and weekly review of maintenance requests, while maintaining compliance with safety and corporate standards. Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; direct experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Track department costs and ensure accuracy per standards.
• Develop, maintain and record parts lists and information libraries for equipment.
• Maintain CMMS database for records, preventive and predictive maintenance, and reporting.
• Schedule crews to align with operating requirements and compliance.
• Track and review maintenance requests weekly, including safety and repair activities.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors and customers professionally.
• Support capital project planning and downtime tracking/reporting.
• Handle additional duties as assigned to meet standards.

Skills

Maintenance Planning

Scheduling

Contract Management

Vendor Coordination

Cost Tracking

CMMS

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technical Field

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

The Maintenance Planner assists in administering and directing the maintenance planning and scheduling functions in a safe, cost effective, and timely manner. This role is accountable for the effective utilization and administration of contracts and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures the accurate and timely tracking of department costs consistent with Divisional and Corporate standards.
• Ensures the development, maintenance and recording of a parts list and information library for all assigned equipment.
• Maintains computerized maintenance management system and database for record keeping, preventive / predictive and reporting purposes.
• Ensures crew scheduling is completed in a timely manner, consistent with operating requirements and complies with company and legal requirements.
• Ensures maintenance requests are tracked and reviewed, on a weekly basis, including Food Safety, Employee Safety and Repair activity.
• Ensures that the interface with other support groups is conducted in a participative management style; ensures interface with contractors, vendors and customers is handled in a professional manner.
• Supports capital project planning and plant downtime tracking/reporting requirements.
• Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet operational and Division standards.

Typical Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university

Relevant direct experience will be considered.

Relevant Experience

3+ years related experience and/or training

Other Information

Primary Shift:

• Monday - Friday

Travel Required: None

Location(s): GF Plant - Grand Forks

Country: United States

The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General's Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.