Mechanical Planner with SAP Experience

TAG Project Management; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Per Diem Available for Employees Who Qualify

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Planner in Mobile, Alabama. This role involves developing job plans and managing work orders using SAP to support mechanical maintenance efforts. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, strong communication skills, and familiarity with mechanical systems. The position offers per diem for qualifying employees and opportunities for collaboration with various teams to ensure effective maintenance execution.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of mechanical planning experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in reading P&IDs, isometric drawings, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with piping systems, rotating equipment, valves, and mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed job plans for mechanical maintenance work.
• Use SAP to manage work orders and task lists.
• Review equipment history data for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with teams to schedule and prioritize work.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Track progress, identify delays, and adjust schedules.
• Coordinate with procurement for timely availability of materials.
• Assist in outage and turnaround planning.

Skills

Mechanical planning experience

Strong knowledge of SAP

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

SAP

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Planner with hands‑on experience using SAP to support maintenance and turnaround planning activities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing job plans, managing work orders, and coordinating materials, labor, and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and timely mechanical maintenance execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed job plans for mechanical maintenance work, including labor estimates, materials, tools, and equipment requirements.
• Use SAP to create, update, and manage work orders, notifications, BOMs, task lists, and maintenance plans.
• Review equipment history and failure data to support root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to schedule and prioritize work.
• Ensure all plans comply with safety regulations, company standards, and equipment specifications.
• Track progress, identify delays, and adjust schedules or plans as needed.
• Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure timely availability of parts and materials.
• Assist in outage and turnaround planning, including job scope development, resource leveling, and critical path tracking.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of mechanical planning experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP module.
• Familiarity with piping systems, rotating equipment, valves, and mechanical assemblies.
• Proficient in reading P&IDs, isometric drawings, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• [Preferred] Experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, or other scheduling tools.
• [Preferred] CMMS experience beyond SAP is a plus.

Per Diem Available for Employees Who Qualify