Outage Planner - Decatur, IL

Illinois Ag; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) in Decatur, IL, is seeking an experienced Outage Planner to coordinate planned outages and maintenance windows on-site. The role bridges Maintenance, Operations, Engineering and Reliability to produce executable work packages and schedules.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of planning or maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting, with CMMS proficiency (Maximo, SAP PM) and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years planning or maintenance experience in industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of planning, work management and preventive maintenance.
• Proficient with MS Office and CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed job plans and work packages with labor estimates and durations.
• Conduct field walkdowns to validate scope and constraints.
• Coordinate outage activities across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and contractors.
• Identify required labor, tools, materials and contractor resources.
• Provide field support during outage execution and assist with closeout.

Skills

Maximo

SAP PM

MS Project

CMMS

Tools

Autocad

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Outage Planner - Decatur, IL#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:****Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Outage Planner - Decatur, IL| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**Job Description****Outage Planner - Decatur, IL**This is a permanent, full-time, exempt-level position located on-site at our operation in Decatur, IL.**Job Summary**Planned outages are critical opportunities to safely execute maintenance, reliability, and capital work that cannot be performed while equipment remains in service. As an Outage Planner, you will be responsible for developing detailed, executable work packages that support the safe and efficient execution of routine plant outages and maintenance windows.This role serves as the bridge between Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Reliability, and contractors by transforming approved work into comprehensive execution plans. Responsibilities include developing job plans, estimating labor requirements and durations, coordinating materials, performing field walkdowns, identifying execution constraints, and supporting outage execution from planning through closeout. The Outage Planner will also assist with the planning and execution of larger cycle-ending shutdown events as needed.Unlike major turnaround or shutdown events that require months of planning and coordination, the Outage Planner is primarily focused on the successful planning and execution of smaller planned outages throughout the year. Success in this role requires ensuring work is thoroughly planned, coordinated, and execution-ready while minimizing impacts to plant operations.The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who prioritizes safety, demonstrates strong organizational and problem-solving skills, communicates effectively across cross-functional teams, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.**Key Responsibilities*** Develop detailed job plans and work packages, including work instructions, labor estimates, craft requirements, tooling, equipment, and duration estimates* Conduct field walkdowns to validate job scope, identify risks and constraints, and improve execution readiness* Coordinate outage activities between Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Reliability, Procurement, and contractors* Identify required labor, specialty tools, equipment, materials, and contractor resources necessary for successful execution* Identify scheduling constraints and communicate work package readiness for execution* Provide field support during outage execution by resolving planning-related issues and coordinating scope changes as needed* Capture lessons learned following outage execution and continuously improve job plans, work packages, and planning processes* Support larger shutdown events by assisting with planning activities, work package development, and execution support as required**Travel Requirements*** Travel to manufacturing facilities as required to support planning activities, outage execution, and occasional shutdown support, less than 10% of time**Required Qualifications*** Minimum of five (5) years of planning or maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment* Experience using Maximo, SAP PM, or another Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)* Strong understanding of planning, work management, and preventive maintenance principles* Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment manuals, and technical specifications* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project* Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills* Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail* Ability to travel as necessary**Preferred Qualifications*** Working knowledge of scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is preferred* Experience in processing industries such as agriculture, oil/gas, or chemical/petrochemical manufacturing or refining* High school diploma or higherADM requires the successful completion of a background check.REF:111539BR"AJCIND"**#IncludingYou**Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.We welcome everyone to apply. 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