Associate Specialist - Preventative Maintenance

Energy Transfer • Taylor, MI

66d

About The Position

The Planner/Scheduler position is responsible for the effective execution of all maintenance work control processes. This position works directly with the Technical/Maintenance/Operations Manager(s) & Technicians to ensure efficient and effective use of SAP-Plant Maintenance to plan and schedule resources to conduct maintenance activities which result in minimum downtime and maximum productivity. The Planner/Scheduler is empowered to manage Compliance and Preventative Maintenance work, develop weekly technician schedules, define parts and materials, if necessary, define crafts and skills and engage the proper resources to manage and close out all Corrective Work Orders of the District. Utilizes SAP Plant Maintenance system (a maintenance work order system) to review, prioritize and schedule maintenance work; negotiates down time with operations to accommodate required maintenance activities. Appropriates materials for maintenance activities, coordinates scheduling of critical inspections for compliance with all pertinent regulatory agencies. In addition, the Planner/Scheduler provides the equipment-related expertise and technical guidance on improving Preventive Maintenance activities. The Planner/Scheduler position can be based in either the Inkster, MI Office - Great Lakes District or in the Akron, OH District Office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 0-6 years of relevant work experience for Associate Specialist/Analyst level.
• 6+ years of relevant work experience for Specialist/Analyst level.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience for Senior Specialist/Analyst level.
• Preferred experience in SAP Plant Maintenance.
• Mechanical/electrical background is necessary.
• Solid computer skills – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree & 5+ years SAP Plant Maintenance Experience.

Responsibilities

• Principal contact, and liaison between the maintenance department and operations planning.
• Review all planned work request from assigned area and determine validity and accuracy of information.
• Reviews work request for accuracy and clarity: clear scope of work, realistic completion date, proper lead times, correct equipment identification, proper charge number (if applicable), proper authorization.
• Works with Project Managers and Engineering Firms to acquire and load new Functional Locations and Equipment into SAP.
• Escalates issues to the Technical Supervisor for work which is high priority and or compliance related.
• Manage the status of work control and backlog for work order submission to work order completion.
• Verifies all material, information, tools, and labor are available prior to scheduling.
• Works with Maintenance leads, supervisors, and planners to determine resource availability and work to level the work force.
• Develops a preliminary workforce schedule by technician ensuring all skills (Operator Qualifications) requirement and resource availability is met.
• Actively participate in scheduling meeting with operation partners to finalize priority of work orders, minimize downtime windows, and necessary lead times.
• Finalize the Maintenance resource schedule based on agreed plan with production.
• Follow up and communicates schedule to all resources: maintenance, production, outside services, stores, and engineering.
• Manage the completion of Work Order back log.
• Keep accurate metrics on the performance of planning and scheduling functions and provide timely reports to our customers and Preventative Maintenance Manager.
• Creation and submission of DOT, PM, and Corrective Work Order Backlog Reports to all District management on a weekly basis.

Benefits

• Industry leading compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• 401(k) match with additional profit sharing.
• PTO.
• Abundant career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees