Planner

Nutrien; Aurora (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien is seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to review, develop, and prioritize maintenance work orders and create detailed job plans, including labor, materials, tools, and sequencing. You will estimate costs and monitor spend while coordinating material availability with the warehouse and Materials Department.

Responsibilities include maintaining backlog and preventive maintenance plans, arranging daily/weekly schedules, and acting as the primary liaison for maintenance

Qualifications

• Review, develop, and prioritize maintenance work orders for accuracy, scope, and readiness.
• Create job plans detailing labor, materials, tools, and sequencing.
• Estimate labor and material costs and monitor spending.
• Coordinate material availability with warehouse and Materials Department.
• Maintain and manage maintenance backlog and preventive maintenance plans.
• Develop and distribute daily and weekly work schedules; attend scheduling meetings.
• Serve as the primary liaison for maintenance activities and coordinate with associated crafts.
• Support safety planning by identifying precautions, PPE, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure all work complies with safety and regulatory standards.
• Track completed work and maintain accurate work order history.
• Experience in maintenance planning/scheduling in an industrial environment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in CMMS systems and Microsoft tools.

Responsibilities

• Review, develop, and prioritize maintenance work orders for accuracy, scope, and readiness.
• Create job plans detailing labor, materials, tools, and sequencing.
• Estimate labor and material costs and monitor work order and purchase order spending.
• Coordinate material availability with warehouse and Materials Department.
• Maintain and manage maintenance backlog and preventive maintenance plans.
• Develop and distribute daily and weekly work schedules; attend scheduling meetings.
• Serve as the primary liaison for maintenance activities and coordinate with associated crafts.
• Support safety planning by identifying required precautions, PPE, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure all work complies with company, state, and federal safety and regulatory standards.
• Track completed work and maintain accurate work order history.
• Experience in maintenance planning/scheduling, preferably in an industrial environment.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in CMMS systems and Microsoft tools (Microsoft Project preferred).

Skills

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

CMMS

Microsoft Project

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or trade certification desirable

Tools

CMMS (Advantis)

Microsoft Project

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Review, develop, and prioritize maintenance work orders for accuracy, scope, and readiness
• Create job plans detailing labor, materials, tools, and sequencing
• Estimate labor and material costs and monitor work order and purchase order spending
• Coordinate material availability with warehouse and Materials Department
• Maintain and manage maintenance backlog and preventive maintenance plans
• Develop and distribute daily and weekly work schedules; attend scheduling meetings
• Serve as the primary liaison for maintenance activities and coordinate with associated crafts
• Support safety planning by identifying required precautions, PPE, and compliance requirements
• Ensure all work complies with company, state, and federal safety and regulatory standards
• Track completed work and maintain accurate work order history
• Experience in maintenance planning/scheduling, preferably in an industrial environment
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency in CMMS systems and Microsoft tools (Microsoft Project preferred)
• Knowledge of safety procedures, maintenance workflows, and cost controls

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Internal candidates must have completed the Planner PreVue test and completed the Planner Oracle training, at minimum
• 5 years of experience in Mechanical or I E work (prefer mechanical or I E experience in a chemical plant or mine)
• Technical degree or trade school certification is desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential
• Knowledge of the Advantis planner level system, equipment management system, materials management procedures, and purchasing procedures
• Ability to properly use parts books, manuals, blueprints, etc
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of all processing methods and equipment related to area of responsibility
• Proficiency in the use of various software products including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, project management, and CMMS Systems
• Ability to determine tasks, tasks sequencing, equipment capabilities, estimating man-hours for each task, material estimated and cost estimate for any maintenance activity in their area of responsibility

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

Please be advised that pre-screen interviews may be transcribed (there will be no audio or video recording) and that artificial intelligence tools may be used to summarize the transcript of the discussion. These tools will not be used to make or influence hiring decisions. Biometric identifiers and biometric information will not be captured. If you wish to request an alternative process or a reasonable accommodation, please contact the recruiter identified in this posting.

Our Recruitment Process

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