Electrical, Instrumentation & Mechanical Maintenance Planner

Ashland Inc. • Texas City, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Ashland has an opportunity for an Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical Maintenance Planner at its ISP Technologies, Inc. plant in Texas City, Texas. This visible individual-contributor position reports to the Maintenance and Reliability Manager and is not a remote or management role. The planner develops detailed plans and schedules for electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical maintenance, coordinating with maintenance, operations, engineering, contractors, vendors, and OEMs to support safe, efficient work and minimize equipment downtime.

The role includes planning maintenance for rotating equipment and supporting troubleshooting, condition monitoring, shutdowns, turnarounds, commissioning, and start-up activities. Work is performed in an office and plant environment, with frequent visits to operating and manufacturing areas. The position is full-time and salaried, plant-based, with a schedule primarily Monday through Friday aligned with the maintenance department. Availability outside normal hours may be required for mechanical or reliability issues, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Travel within Texas or elsewhere in the United States may be required for training.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of field experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical power distribution, MCCs, motors, drives, PLCs, DCS, and industrial instrumentation.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting I&E equipment.
• Solid knowledge of rotating equipment and mechanical maintenance practices.
• Experience using maintenance management database systems; Maximo is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, loop diagrams, P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and OEM manuals.
• Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of maintenance and reliability planning, troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques, mechanical standards, budgeting processes, and cost control.
• Ability to evacuate manufacturing process areas in a timely manner during an emergency.
• Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment, which may include a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, ear plugs, and steel-toed shoes.
• Ability to perform physical activities including walking around a manufacturing facility, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting 25 pounds, and reaching, depending on work activity.
• Valid driver's license to operate plant vehicles if needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting maintenance planning for pumps, compressors, and other rotating equipment.
• Basic mechanical maintenance background.
• Prior roles in chemical, petrochemical, or manufacturing facilities.
• Familiarity with reliability tools such as RCA, FMEA, and condition-based maintenance.
• Knowledge of applicable safety standards, codes, and regulations, including NFPA and OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed job plans for electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical maintenance, including scope, labor, materials, tools, and permits.
• Plan and schedule preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance using the site's computerized maintenance management system, such as Maximo.
• Review work requests to ensure work orders are properly scoped, prioritized, and ready for execution.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisors, Operations, and Engineering to align schedules and minimize equipment downtime.
• Prepare and maintain weekly and daily maintenance schedules for I&E technical and mechanical work.
• Identify required spare parts and materials, verify availability, and coordinate procurement as needed.
• Support maintenance execution during shutdowns, turnarounds, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Ensure maintenance plans comply with safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate job plans, equipment history, and maintenance records in the maintenance database system.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance for rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, fans, blowers, gearboxes, agitators, and mixers.
• Develop mechanical maintenance plans for activities such as alignment, balancing, lubrication, seal replacement, and bearing inspections.
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical and rotating equipment failures to reduce recurring issues and downtime.
• Coordinate condition monitoring, including vibration analysis, oil analysis, and thermography.
• Interface with mechanical contractors, vibration vendors, and OEMs for specialized repairs and inspections.
• Support mechanical work execution during turnarounds and major maintenance events.
• Contribute to organizational goals by taking initiative, executing goals, and focusing on performance and safety.
• Build collaborative relationships, optimize diverse talent, and use positive communication and influence to improve organizational capacity and capabilities.
• Respond appropriately during site emergencies as directed by the site emergency manager.
• Travel for required training when needed to perform the job properly.

Benefits

• Team recognition rewards and monetary incentives based on performance.
• Bonus of up to 10% of annual salary based on company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee and family, starting on Day 1.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Industry-competitive salary and benefits.
• Pay-for-performance incentive plans.
• Opportunities for development and advancement throughout the global organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED