Maintenance Planner

Pratt Industries•New York, NY

2d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Planner provides a safe operating environment by planning installation, maintenance and repair of machines, tools, equipment and utility systems. The Maintenance Planner works with the Maintenance Managers in developing the scheduled maintenance programs and processes for the production facility to minimize impact on production. The Planner pre-evaluates the need for replacement parts and places orders. The Planner plans for interruptions in work and develops backup plans to minimize the interruptions for the mill. The Planner insures that all accounting and supply chain procedures and policies are followed in relation to performing his or her duties. The Maintenance Planner is the on-site coach, trainer, motivator and expeditor of materials and personnel.

Requirements

Must have proficiency using Microsoft Excel for creating Gantt charts.
Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blue prints, P&ID’s, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
Able to apply concepts of high school math.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Leading root cause analysis and problem solving teams. Analytical and field troubleshooting skills.
Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical machinery, including pumps, conveyer systems, breakers, boilers, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, etc.
Knowledge of computer systems and the ability to learn new complex applications.
Will be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and/or other appropriate certification to work in certain areas or on certain equipment.
Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently.
Excellent crisis manager who demonstrates that he/she has a high emotional control.
Excellent employee relations skills including being an active listener.
Demonstrated confidence including providing a consistent leadership style with an acceptable level of professional assertiveness.
Professional appearance to support his/her role as a managerial representative of the company. Ability to influence others.
Excellent decision-making and organizational skills.
Experience in Cad or smart draw or equivalent computer aided drafting software.

Responsibilities

Planning maintenance work orders, the repairs, servicing and efficient functioning of all machinery and equipment in the plant.
Work with the Purchasing Manager to manage spare parts.
Work together with Maintenance Managers and Operations to meet present and future goals.
Provide required technical documentation, including Drawings (PID, flow charts, etc.).
Supports the written Safety Program that facilitates continuous improvement in the severity and frequency of accidents, resulting in no Lost Time Accidents and insuring the safety of all employees.
Managing maintenance data collection and information gathering to more effectively provide the planned maintenance service in future utilization of mill CMMS software.
Keep operating equipment in the condition to deliver full design duty (reliability), to insure plant and equipment run properly when it is required for operation, to correct equipment and machines when the design duty cannot be achieved and then return them to design specification, and maintain assets most profitably for the life of the organization.
Organizes training and provides appropriate documentation of training.
Prepares Technical Documentation to include Drawings (PID, flow charts, etc.), Specifications, Spare parts list, Critical operations OEM manuals.
Updates and facilitates the work-order process in CMMS.