Maintenance Planner

Buzzi Unicem USA, Inc.•Chattanooga, TN

27d

About The Position

Buzzi Unicem USA is hiring a Maintenance Planner to plan and schedule maintenance activities in a heavy industrial environment. The role requires strong technical expertise, proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), a safety-first mindset, and the ability to coordinate maintenance, production, contractors, and resources to improve equipment reliability and plant performance. The Maintenance Planner develops and maintains maintenance plans and schedules, reviews work requests, estimates labor and materials, creates and manages CMMS work orders, and maintains asset and spare-parts records. The role supports preventive and reliability-centered maintenance programs, uses condition-monitoring tools, analyzes maintenance performance, and participates in shutdown and turnaround planning. Work is performed in both office and industrial plant environments, with regular facility inspections and exposure to industrial conditions. Buzzi Unicem USA describes its business as focused on sustainably producing cement and supporting infrastructure projects. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and career growth through leadership and development planning.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.
Comply with company safety policies, MSHA/OSHA regulations, and applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements.
Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
5+ years of journey-level experience in a mechanical or electrical trade in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
At least 2 years of maintenance planning, scheduling, lead-hand, or supervisory experience.
Proficiency with a CMMS such as Oracle, SAP PM, Maximo, or equivalent.
Ability to interpret technical manuals, P&IDs, equipment drawings, and blueprints.
Experience estimating labor, materials, equipment, and contractor requirements for maintenance activities.
Experience planning and coordinating plant outages, turnarounds, contractor work, and specialized services.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across maintenance and operations teams.
Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance practices, reliability principles, and equipment asset management.
High school diploma or GED.
3 to 5 years of experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, or a related maintenance leadership role in a heavy industrial environment.
Strong commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
Ability to prioritize, schedule, and coordinate multiple maintenance activities and projects.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, maintenance reporting tools, and CMMS software.
Ability to analyze maintenance data, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or a related field.
Familiarity with maintenance KPIs, reliability-centered maintenance, and continuous improvement practices.
Experience developing preventive maintenance programs and managing maintenance backlogs.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed maintenance plans and schedules for plant equipment.
Review work requests and determine required labor, materials, tools, and equipment.
Coordinate maintenance tasks with maintenance, production, and engineering teams.
Ensure compliance with company safety standards, environmental regulations, and maintenance best practices.
Create and manage accurate, complete work orders in the CMMS.
Use condition-monitoring tools such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil sampling.
Assist in developing preventive maintenance (PM) and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs.
Maintain and update asset records, maintenance histories, and spare-parts data.
Work with maintenance supervisors to prioritize work orders and allocate resources.
Ensure maintenance planning aligns with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
Track and analyze KPIs related to maintenance efficiency, downtime, and cost performance.
Participate in shutdown and turnaround planning.