Sr Maintenance Planner

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

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Sr Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Full Time Professionals La Porte, TX, US

JOB SUMMARY

Primary function of this job is to plan and coordinate maintenance work and activities within the Maintenance Department and with other Departments at the LaPorte Texas Facility. This will be accomplished by detailed planning, parts coordination, and scheduling. In addition, this position may coordinate or generate department improvement projects. This position reports to the Maintenance Manager. Works under only general direction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates workflow of all process lines and supporting areas’ Periodic Maintenance (PM) and requested repairs. Manages the coordination between maintenance department and Process Engineers, Operations dept, and/or area Managers. Generates weekly PM’s.
• Supports Maintenance Supervisors in coordinating Preventative Maintenance and Projects with Union Labor and requester of work.
• Manages CMMS and generates reports for PM completion and labor utilization.
• Manages the coordination of each process line changeover workflow; provides regular updates on changeover activity and status.
• Sets schedules and agreed to do lists with agreement from PE, Ops, and Management.
• Manages work order system including adding/deleting equipment, modifying work instructions, adding spare part information, printing of reports, open/close work orders.
• Responsible for Reviewing the completion of and closing of WO’s.
• Reviews and updates the backlog of the CMMS, including, as necessary, providing feedback to requesting parties the status of the WO.
• Assess, evaluate, and update inventory for critical spare parts.
• Work with the MRO group to process PM work order parts kitting for the technicians.
• Support technicians to ensure they get parts or materials in a timely manner.
• Identifies, orders, and ensures receipt of required materials for Planned PM work orders.
• Works with engineering ensure parts on hand meet current specifications. Participate in development of specifications.
• Coordination of offsite equipment repair and rebuild.
• May require coordinating of work with contractors including writing of scope documents, making sketches or drawings, conducting job walks, writing of requisitions, and conducting safety audits/training.
• Serve as the backup in the absence of Maintenance supervisors or manager.
• May require organization and execution of team meetings to organize people and/or projects completing maintenance and changeover tasks.
• Support maintenance management team outside normal role when needed.
• Adhere to all company SHE policies and procedures, actively participate in hazard identification and environmental risk reduction, and report all incidents, nonconformities, and potential hazards to management to support a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interface with all levels of personnel.
• Positive attitude pertaining to completing tasks and customer interactions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Skill to plan, organize and execute various tasks.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret drawings (i.e., P&ID, Electrical one lines, hydraulic, HVAC), and specifications.
• Strong computers skills specifically typing, Microsoft Excel/Word/Access/Project.
• Ability to operate effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work in environment which include areas where chemical materials are encountered. May involve exposure to shop environment including variable noise levels.
• Must have a high consciousness for personnel and equipment safety. May be required to utilize variety of personal protective equipment.
• Ability to follow the direction Maintenance Manager to complete required assignments in support of the Maintenance Department.
• Work weekends and off shifts as needed

WORKING CONDITIONS

This role may involve work in laboratory or manufacturing environments with potential exposure to chemicals or other regulated substances. As a condition of employment, incumbents may be required to participate in employer-provided medical surveillance programs in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and company policy.