Mechanical Maintenance Planner

Kelly Services; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Engineering is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Maintenance Planner to support a chemical manufacturing facility. The role focuses on developing detailed work packages for mechanical craft personnel, coordinating pumps, exchangers, valves, and piping, and ensuring safe, efficient execution in an operating plant.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in maintenance planning, strong organizational and written communication skills, and proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in maintenance planning or related industrial maintenance role.
• Experience developing maintenance work packages, job plans, and execution plans.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance activities and equipment.
• Ability to translate work scopes into field-executable plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform field walks to evaluate work orders, scope, equipment, hazards.
• Develop execution-ready maintenance work packages and plans for mechanical craft staff.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance involving pumps, heat exchangers, valves, piping, and related work.
• Define steps, labor, tools, materials, permits, and procedures for execution.
• Manage maintenance work plans and SAP notifications.
• Coordinate with vendors for parts, materials, and delivery status.
• Generate purchase requisitions and assist procurement as needed.
• Identify constraints before release for execution.
• Support schedule development and readiness reviews.
• Provide planning support during job execution.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Field walks

Organizational skills

Technical writing

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

SAP

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Planner

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Planner to support maintenance activities at an EOEG (Ethylene Oxide/Ethylene Glycol) chemical manufacturing facility .

This is a mid-to-senior-level planning role, not an entry-level position. The successful candidate will be capable of independently developing detailed maintenance work packages, coordinating resources and materials, and supporting the safe and efficient execution of mechanical maintenance activities in an operating plant environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform field walks to evaluate incoming work orders and verify job scope, equipment conditions, access requirements, and potential hazards.

• Develop complete, execution-ready maintenance work packages and job plans for mechanical craft personnel.

• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities involving:

• Pumps

• Heat exchangers

• Valves

• Piping systems

• Pipefitting-related work

• General mechanical equipment

• Define job steps, labor requirements, tools, materials, permits, equipment, and special procedures needed for successful execution.

• Create, update, and manage maintenance work plans and notifications in SAP .

• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers regarding parts, materials, equipment availability, technical information, and delivery status.

• Generate purchase requisitions and purchase orders, and support procurement activities as needed.

• Identify material, resource, access, and scheduling constraints before work is released for execution.

• Work closely with plant gatekeepers, work activity coordinators, maintenance supervisors, planners, and craft personnel.

• Support schedule development, work prioritization, and readiness reviews.

• Provide technical clarification and planning support during job execution.

• Ensure work packages are accurate, comprehensive, and aligned with plant procedures, safety requirements, and maintenance standards.

• Maintain clear documentation and communicate status, risks, and outstanding requirements to project and maintenance stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in maintenance planning, maintenance coordination, or a closely related industrial maintenance role.

• Demonstrated experience developing detailed maintenance work packages, job plans, and execution plans.

• Strong working knowledge of mechanical maintenance activities and equipment.

• Ability to independently evaluate work scopes and translate them into practical, field-executable plans.

• Strong organizational, communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with multiple departments and stakeholders.

• Comfortable working in an operating industrial facility and performing field walks.

• Ability to prioritize multiple work orders and meet planning and scheduling deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using SAP for maintenance planning and work management.

• Maintenance planning experience in one or more of the following environments:

• Chemical manufacturing

• Petrochemical

• Refining

• LNG

• Oil and gas

• Heavy industrial manufacturing

• Background in one or more of the following areas:

• Pipefitting

• Piping design

• Mechanical maintenance

• Rotating equipment

• Fixed equipment

• Familiarity with industrial safety, permitting, isolation, and work-control processes.

• Experience coordinating with contractors, suppliers, and maintenance craft personnel.

Site Access and Additional Requirements:

• Candidates without a TWIC may be considered; will be a requirement before starting

• Must be willing and able to work in a chemical plant environment and conduct field walks.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with plant operations, maintenance, contractors, vendors, and support functions.

Core Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong mechanical maintenance planning capability

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Exceptional organization and attention to detail

• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders

• Practical understanding of field execution requirements

• Ability to develop complete, well-thought-out work packages

• Sound judgment when identifying job risks, constraints, and resource needs

• Ability to work independently in a demanding industrial environment

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Planner from a petrochemical, refinery, chemical manufacturing, LNG, or similar heavy industrial environment. This individual will have a proven record of creating detailed work packages, coordinating maintenance activities, working with vendors and suppliers, using SAP, and supporting mechanical equipment maintenance programs.

A pipefitting, piping, or hands‑on mechanical maintenance background is highly desirable. Mechanical planning capability is the primary focus of this role.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly Engineering

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting‑edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short‑term projects or are looking for a long‑term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affmidatory Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.