Maintenance Planner Scheduler

Universal Stainless•Bridgeville, PA

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner Scheduler is responsible for on-site maintenance planning and scheduling, including maintenance and outage planning, to help ensure maintenance work is efficient, productive, and high quality. The role provides maintenance solutions and project coordination for mechanical and electrical equipment, instrumentation, and controls, with a focus on equipment reliability and environmental and regulatory compliance. The work is performed in a steel mill or manufacturing environment. The role coordinates activities across Operations and Maintenance, develops work plans and maintenance programs, supports urgent and emergency work, maintains plant maintenance records and backlog tracking, and coordinates work execution requirements such as permits and lockout/tagout. It also supports cost-effective use of company resources and compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

Associate degree in industrial technology or an engineering discipline and five years of work-related field experience, or a high school diploma and ten years of work-related experience in a manufacturing setting.
Mechanical or electrical maintenance experience.
Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
Previous use of a maintenance management system or software.
Knowledge of plant systems and operations and comprehensive knowledge in the area of responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, at all levels of the organization.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional working relationships.
Ability to read, create, and follow written policies and procedures.
Ability to understand and use work management systems.
Attention to detail in developing and delivering work products.
Availability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week when required to support Operations and Maintenance activities.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of electrical maintenance requirements as they apply to plant systems and equipment.
Good communication skills, self-motivation, and strong organizational skills.
Experience leading or supervising contractors in a related field.
Working knowledge of safety, environmental, and labor laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute short- and long-term predictive (PdM) and preventive (PM) maintenance programs for mechanical and electrical equipment, instrumentation, and controls.
Establish and maintain plant equipment maintenance records.
Coordinate maintenance activities between the Operations and Maintenance Departments.
Plan and coordinate on-site maintenance activities to address operational maintenance concerns, reliability, and availability.
Develop complete work plans for repairs, modifications, preventive maintenance, and overhauls.
Plan projects and activities by establishing benchmark times based on work content analysis.
Support the Maintenance and Operations Departments with emergency and urgent work as needed.
Schedule and attend meetings with plant supervision to refine schedules and arrange planned work.
Update supporting data and documents to maintain compliance.
Specify, solicit, and evaluate equipment and services from vendors for technical content and economic value.
Ensure compliance with company environmental and safety policies and applicable federal, state, and local safety and environmental laws and regulations.
Promote productivity and teamwork through open communication and timely decision-making.
Use company resources cost-effectively, estimate resource requirements, monitor expenditures, and report on area performance.
Coordinate maintenance work plans with Operations regarding lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined-space, and hot-work permits as necessary.
Coordinate weekly planning meetings with Operations and Maintenance.
Maintain a maintenance backlog tracking summary.