Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

The Maintenance Planner/scheduler develops, manages, communicates, and executes maintenance/project plans and master schedules to effectively utilize plant resources (material, labor, and capacity). Works closely with operations, Project Engineering, Quality, and other internal and external customers to problem solve, resolve issues, and ensure that detailed maintenance activity schedules (according to the requirements of the area, project load and maintenance activities) are met. Develops detailed plans for extensive equipment repairs and overhauls; maintains oversight of the job plan/task library within the CMMS; and provides high level resource and activity leveling. The Maintenance Planner oversees and issues informational and effectiveness reports, and job plan tasks for maintenance. Leads cross-functional projects in support of plant objectives, goals with an emphasis on lean methodology and consistent with lean principles. Works closely with all site functions to develop procedures and work practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops detailed resource plans for maintenance work:

• Determines labor and skills required to complete work.
• Provides job scope and labor hours estimation.
• Develops job plan and associated tasks necessary for completion of work.
• Works with all teams to ensure identification, acquisition, and kitting of parts; collection of tools, documentation, and procedures to complete work requested.
• Holds periodic meetings to ensure all stakeholders are aware of work order progress.

2.Develops detailed schedules of upcoming work associated with future maintenance in conjunction with operations schedule to minimize equipment downtime.

3.Assist, where required, craftsman/support teams in determining if scope changes can be completed without disrupting schedule.

4. Maintains CMMS system task library.

• Develops job plan tasks for major equipment repairs and overhauls.
• Provides oversight and updates to the job plan task library.
• Ensures estimated hours within the system are maintained up to date to ensure accurate job planning and scheduling.

5.Recommends work schedules which balance and level Maintenance workloads and resources in order to optimize labor utilization.

• Reviews and analyzes plant wide PM load.
• Maintains oversight of overall maintenance backlog to ensure accurate scheduling.
• Recommends opportunities for resource leveling to ensure work completion in the shortest amount of time

6. Maintains the Maintenance Scheduling System

7. Issues informational and effectiveness reports

8. Receives feedback from technicians on job plan (task) and schedule improvement

9. Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Associate's Degree or BA/BS degree(preferred) in a technical or business related field with a minimum of 3-5 years' experience or Associates Degree in a technical or business related field with a minimum of 5-7 years' experience working within an Engineering, Maintenance, Construction or Utilities planning, scheduling, or estimation environment.

· 3-7 years related experience and/or training (degree dependent). Advanced computer skills in MS Project, CMMS, Excel, and COGNOS.

· Behavioral strengths in initiative, self- motivation, judgment, lean, and planning I organization.

· Demonstrated personal trustworthiness, courtesy, cooperation, and flexibility in working, interacting, and communicating with diverse individuals/groups and ability to develop and maintain effective, trusting work and customer relationships.

· Exercise sound judgment and ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location