Senior Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

AMPAC Fine Chemicals; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AMPAC Fine Chemicals is seeking a Sr Maintenance Planner for the La Porte, TX facility. The role focuses on planning and coordinating maintenance activities across the Maintenance Department, coordinating PMs, changeovers, and parts logistics with Process Engineers, Operations, and area managers.

The position reports to the Maintenance Manager and requires thorough maintenance operations knowledge, effective communication, and strong planning skills.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 5-8 years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an appropriate discipline relating to Maintenance Department work.
• Must have thorough knowledge of Maintenance department parts, workflow, and scheduling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate maintenance work within the Maintenance Department.
• Coordinate PMs, repairs, and line changeovers with cross functional teams.
• Manage CMMS and generate PM/labor utilization reports.
• Oversee work order system, parts, and spares inventory.
• Support maintenance management and safety programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Computer skills

Planning and scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Access

MS Project

Job description

AMPAC Fine Chemicals is seeking a Sr Maintenance Planner for the La Porte, TX facility. The role focuses on planning and coordinating maintenance activities across the Maintenance Department, coordinating PMs, changeovers, and parts logistics with Process Engineers, Operations, and area managers.

The position reports to the Maintenance Manager and requires thorough maintenance operations knowledge, effective communication, and strong planning skills.