Planner Maintenance Cement

CEMEX, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cemex US in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Planner Maintenance Cement to organize and classify maintenance actions for a designated area, coordinating labor, parts, tools and safety procedures.

The role requires 3 years of maintenance experience, knowledge of SAP, and familiarity with Microsoft Project; you will work with area coordinators to build cost-effective plans and monitor outages.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience performing varied responsibilities related to preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Knowledge of and experience with SAP; familiarity with Microsoft Project 2013.

Responsibilities

• Verify authorization on work requests, the description of information, and the appropriate priority or completion date.
• Negotiate these dates with requestors when necessary.
• Estimate required labor, prepare list of spare parts and reference data, and anticipate other resources required to complete jobs in a safe way.
• To keep reference files about specifications of equipment, spare parts, drawings, history, manuals, forms, policies and procedures
• Confer with area coordinators to develop the most cost-effective plan.
• Participate in the planning of equipment shutdowns required to perform preventive or corrective maintenance activities.
• Help determine critical routes, sequence of activities, total cost of shutdown and required resources.
• Track Outage Schedule and Costs on a daily basis during the duration of the Outage.
• Ensure availability of spare parts and maintenance materials in Warehouse, preparing requisitions for purchases as needed
• Must work toward company safety goals and plan, hold, attend regular safety meetings
• Adhere to all CEMEX, D.O.T., and O.S.H.A. rules and regulations at all times
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by manag

Skills

SAP

Microsoft Project 2013

Job description

Date: Sep 10, 2026

Location:

Knoxville, TN, US, 37924

Job title: Planner Maintenance Cement

Job Requisition ID: 62485

Company Overview

Cemex US is a leader in the building materials industry, known for our innovation, quality, and operational excellence. With over a century of expertise, we are committed to delivering products and services that meet the needs of our customers and communities across the globe. At Cemex, we believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team. Join us and build your career with a company that is Building a Better Future.

Job Summary

To plan and classify all maintenance actions for the designated area regarding activities, internal and external labor, spare parts, materials, special tools and necessary safety and ecological instructions; assuring that work teams carry out only the necessary amount of administrative work.

Job Responsibilities

• Verify authorization on work requests, the description of information, and the appropriate priority or completion date.
• Negotiate these dates with requestors when necessary.
• Estimate required labor, prepare list of spare parts and reference data, and anticipate other resources required to complete jobs in a safe way.
• To keep reference files about specifications of equipment, spare parts, drawings, history, manuals, forms, policies and procedures
• Confer with area coordinators to develop the most cost-effective plan.
• Participate in the planning of equipment shutdowns required to perform preventive or corrective maintenance activities.
• Help determine critical routes, sequence of activities, total cost of shutdown and required resources (i.e. spare parts, labor, etc.)
• Track Outage Schedule and Costs on a daily basis during the duration of the Outage.
• Ensure availability of spare parts and maintenance materials in Warehouse, preparing requisitions for purchases as needed
• Must work toward company safety goals and plan, hold, attend regular safety meetings
• Adhere to all CEMEX, D.O.T., and O.S.H.A. rules and regulations at all times
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by manag

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience performing varied responsibilities related to preventative and corrective maintenance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and experience with SAP
• Microsoft Project 2013

Working Conditions

• Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors
• Must wear protective equipment while at the location

Physical Requirements

• Requires stationary position, traverse, move, transport, and the ability to significant degree to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment
• Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls

Legal Notices

CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.

CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.

Arizona Smoke-Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.

CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page. (https://www.cemexusa.com/careers/life-at-cemex/benefits-well-being).