Maintenance Planner

AvanSix•Hopewell, VA

18h•$76,000 - $114,000

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning and scheduling all maintenance activities for an assigned area within the facilities. This is a fast-paced position that must thrive in a dynamic team environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment OR Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization
Demonstrated ability to incorporate safety into foundations of work activities
Demonstrated ability to use influencing skills to accomplish goals and objectives
Demonstrated ability to generate and implement work process improvements
Able to manage multiple priorities
Knowledgeable in repair techniques for a broad application of equipment
Demonstrated ability to coordinate repairs
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Strong computer skills
Strong skills in SAP-PM, Microsoft Office, and Production Loss Accounting Tools
Understanding of Maintenance Excellence Protocols
Knowledge of repair techniques for a broad application of equipment
Must be highly motivated, self-directed individual with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in use of IT tools to forecast and monitor key outage metrics, e.g., work hours and task progression
Experience in Primavera preferred (planning/scheduling program)
Project management experience preferred
Proficient in Six Sigma tools and Lean Concepts for business process improvement

Responsibilities

Estimate and initiate work orders both mechanical and E/I; prepare, forecast, and explain cost variance for outage work
Procure equipment and materials and outside services with focus on fixed price packages
Held accountable for managing repairs, purchases, invoices, and receipts for outage work
Responsibility for kitting outage work
Review backlog outage maintenance notifications in SAP and progress P4 work orders ahead of outage
Develop and maintain mechanical maintenance documentation and make updates as needed
Bill materials as required for outages
Develop and update job plans for specific repairs and pieces of equipment
Audit and retain shop papers and job history forms for mechanical maintenance
Communicate with Area Coordinators / Mechanical FLS (First Line Supervisors) on daily activities and work priorities
Accountable for administrative oversight of Contractors (including nested contractors)
Other duties as required