Industrial Maintenance Planner

Hargrove and Associates•Coosa Pines, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Planner to support maintenance and reliability activities within a fast-paced pulp and paper manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mill equipment and facilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
10+ years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.
Maintenance planning and scheduling experience preferred.
Experience in pulp and paper, tissue, converting, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments.
Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance practices and equipment reliability.
Experience with CMMS platforms such as SAP, Maximo, IMaint, or similar systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science or related field is highly preferred.
AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and schedule maintenance work orders from initiation through completion.
Develop detailed job plans including labor, materials, tools, safety requirements, and work procedures.
Coordinate maintenance schedules with Operations and Maintenance teams.
Manage maintenance backlog and prioritize work based on safety, reliability, production impact, and resource availability.
Ensure parts, materials, and contractor resources are available prior to scheduled work.
Support preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
Plan and coordinate maintenance outages, shutdowns, and major repair activities.
Maintain accurate equipment records and work order documentation within the CMMS.
Conduct field walkdowns to verify job scope, equipment condition, and execution requirements.
Promote compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, and cost control.