Electrical Planner/ Scheduler

IKO North America•Chester, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you! The Electrical Planner and Scheduler is responsible for planning and coordinating all electrical maintenance activities within a glass mat manufacturing facility. This role bridges maintenance, operations, and engineering by organizing resources, materials, and timelines for efficient execution of electrical work. It will also focus on minimizing downtime, improving equipment performance, and supporting continuous, safe production.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field preferred)
3–5+ years of experience in electrical maintenance/storeroom systems for industrial/manufacturing environments
Experience in continuous process industries (glass, fiberglass, paper, steel, or similar preferred)
Hands-on knowledge of industrial electrical systems
Component knowledge of: PLC systems (Siemens Preferred)
Motor controls, VFDs, and instrumentation
Continuous process controls (burners, conveyors, pumps, motors, sensors)
Industrial automation systems
Experience using CMMS systems
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
Adequate craft knowledge and skill to accurately estimate labor hours, material requirements and skills needed to complete a job.
Must have a demonstrated ability to visualize and communicate the execution of work.
Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentational) skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and keep them progressing to completion.
Knowledge and understanding of the maintenance processes and proper use of the work order system, planning and scheduling and storeroom processes.
Proficient in Microsoft Word with an emphasis on technical writing.
Attention to detail and accuracy
Problem-solving and root cause analysis
Effective communication across departments
Strong safety awareness

Nice To Haves

Siemens PLC systems preferred

Responsibilities

Develop detailed job plans for electrical maintenance tasks (preventive, predictive, and corrective)
Manage electrical critical spare parts for the plant and cycle count inventory
Estimate labor, materials, spare parts, and tools required for each job
Coordinate maintenance schedules with production to avoid disrupting continuous operations
Ensure all parts, life critical permits, and relevant documents are prepared before execution
Maintain and update CMMS (Maximo) with accurate job plans, asset data, and electrical spare parts.
Prioritize work orders based on safety, environmental impact, and production criticality
Plan and coordinate major shutdowns and maintenance outages working with the mechanical planner/ scheduler.
Track schedule compliance and adjust plans based on plant conditions
Working with the reliability engineer to analyze electrical equipment failures and maintenance data to improve reliability
Work closely with operations, maintenance technicians, and engineering teams
Ensure electrical parts are according to local electrical codes, OSHA standards, and plant safety procedures