Electrical Maintenance Planner

We are hiring an Electrical Maintenance Planner to support our maintenance site located in Bedford Park, IL! 

MKD Electric is one of the Midwest’s largest full-service merit shop industrial electrical contractors.  For over twenty years, we have designed, built, installed, and maintained our clients’ systems, projects, and facilities. We specialize in working in a variety of industrial environments, including chemical, petrochemical, distribution, packaging, and more.

MKD Electric ranks in the 90th Percentile in pay, overtime/double-time pay, and company-provided benefits in the United States.  Ample overtime opportunities for those that want it. We also offer great training programs and have significant opportunities for career advancement.  Most importantly, MKD Electric is committed to providing a safe place to work.

Responsibilities:

• Plan work based on backlog within SAP
• Review work order request, perform field walks to determine the needed time, materials, required
• Edit work orders as needed to ensure accuracy
• Order needed materials
• Audit work order list and eliminate duplicates
• Confirm work orders have been completed and status correctly
• Combine work orders that can be planned and executed together
• Apply technician feedback for continuous improvement in processes in order to streamline maintenance plans
• Manage KPIs for planning and job execution
• Drive MKD safety culture
• Be able to be contacted outside of normal work hours

 Requirements:

• Two to three years+ of maintenance planning experience required
• Technical degree in Electrical/Maintenance Engineering or equivalent field experience
• Knowledge of and experience with SAP
• Understanding of plant operations and maintenance
• Electrical and Instrumentation experience in facilities such as Chemical, Food and Beverage, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, etc. plants preferred
• Experience with electrical AC/DC systems
• Valid government Issued Driver’s License
• Proof of Work Authorization

 Benefits:

We offer our team members a comprehensive employment package that includes:

• Career growth opportunities
• Strong safety culture with training
• Competitive wage(s)
• Bonus eligible based on individual and company performance
• 401(k) plan w/company match up to 4%
• Paid sick time 
• Paid vacation time program
• Eligibility for health benefits which includes:
• Medical insurance – shared cost
• Company paid dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life, AD&D and short term disability insurance
• Optional life insurance for you, your spouse and children
• Optional long term disability insurance
• Multiple training & development opportunities:
• DOL Certified Apprenticeship Program
• Foreman’s Academy
• Leadership Training Program
• Hands on Controls & Instrumentation Training
• Tuition reimbursement for authorized training
• Company provided safety gear – harness, lanyard, arc flash gear and FR clothing
• Safety boot and prescription safety glasses allowance