Mechanical Maintenance Planner: Outages & Reliability

Georgia-Pacific; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific's Port Hudson Paper Mill in Zachary, LA seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Planner focused on detailed planning, scheduling, and coordination to support daily operations and outages. Emphasis on safety, continuous improvement, and systemic processes that deliver long-term value.

The role involves planning shutdowns, managing CMMS data (SAP) and BOMs, and coordinating with crafts, operations, and suppliers to ensure efficient work flow and timely maintenance execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance planning or scheduling in a manufacturing, industrial, chemical or military environment.
• Experience working with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering.
• Experience with Microsoft Projects.

Responsibilities

• Providing detailed planning and materials procurement for maintenance shutdowns and daily operations and/or annual outages within the facility.
• Developing and managing maintenance plans through Microsoft Project software and the SAP CMMS system, ensuring BOMs and specs are updated.
• Supporting mill maintenance crews and contractors during shutdowns and outages with efficient coordination and scheduling.
• Collaborating with craftspeople, operations, contractor representatives, and materials suppliers to facilitate smooth communication.
• Enhancing safety through detailed Job Hazard Analysis documentation and adherence to permitting procedures.
• Balancing break-in and scheduled work with a weekly work forecast and timely maintenance outage development.

Skills

Maintenance planning

CMMS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP CMMS

Microsoft Project

Job description

Georgia-Pacific's Port Hudson Paper Mill in Zachary, LA seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Planner focused on detailed planning, scheduling, and coordination to support daily operations and outages. Emphasis on safety, continuous improvement, and systemic processes that deliver long-term value.

The role involves planning shutdowns, managing CMMS data (SAP) and BOMs, and coordinating with crafts, operations, and suppliers to ensure efficient work flow and timely maintenance execution.