Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

BASF SE • Freeport, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler is responsible for planning and scheduling low-priority routine and special maintenance work, including capital projects, within assigned areas. This role improves maintenance efficiency by defining the scope, labor, materials, tools, equipment, and timelines required to safely and effectively execute work. The Dispersions & Resins business develops, produces, and markets high-quality resins, additives, colorants, and polymer dispersions. These materials are used in coatings, packaging, construction, adhesives, nonwovens, and more. We are committed to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that help our customers succeed. Come create chemistry with us!

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of maintenance planning/scheduling experience
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling processes
• Experience with CMMS systems (SAP preferred) and scheduling tools (e.g., P6)
• Knowledge of spare parts and inventory management
• Ability to troubleshoot plant equipment and processes
• Experience with safety standards, work processes, and equipment repair
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental performance
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Effective communicator across all levels of the organization
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills
• Proactive problem-solver with a bias for action
• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• associate degree or technical certification preferred
• minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience (petrochemical or refining)
• background in instrumentation, electrical, or mechanical disciplines

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance backlog based on defined work order status codes
• Develop and maintain detailed, safe, and efficient job plans
• Support execution of emergency and critical work with Maintenance Supervisors and Operations
• Manage spare parts inventory and optimize stock levels within budget
• Create purchase requisitions and material reservations
• Continuously improve job plans based on feedback and performance data
• Build and validate job kits and confirm daily schedules aligned to weekly plans
• Facilitate weekly scheduling meetings with Production and Maintenance teams
• Develop multi-craft weekly schedules to optimize labor and resources
• Collaborate with Gatekeepers and Execution teams to manage schedule changes
• Support planning for outages, shutdowns, and turnarounds
• Provide input on staffing needs based on trends and forecasts

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

What This Job Offers

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