PLANNER-MAINTENANCE - Mechanical
About The Position
Plans and schedules execution of mechanical maintenance work orders and scheduled maintenance shutdowns. The role includes ordering parts and materials, scheduling mill manpower, managing contractor services, establishing time estimates, and detailing the chronology of events in Microsoft Project. The planner procures maintenance materials and equipment and manages shipment and delivery of equipment sent to vendors for rebuilds and repairs. The position manages maintenance costs, informs management when costs may exceed budget, and provides justification for cost overruns. It participates in a maintenance and production team focused on maximizing equipment production and availability, and schedules and leads maintenance shutdown planning meetings to meet mill objectives. The planner may cover for area mechanical supervision during vacations, absences, or when otherwise necessary. The role requires flexibility to work the time maintenance needs demand, including responding to unscheduled work hours and participating in a periodic weekend on-call schedule.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in an industrial setting in a paper- and pulp-related function.
- Flexibility in work schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to lead effective teams.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to implement change positively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Windows operating systems literacy, including desktop and server environments.
- Strong organizational skills to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests.
- Ability to adapt to and work effectively and independently in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
- Ability to evaluate and prioritize tasks for efficiency and completeness.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals throughout the company about departmental procedures, policies, and requests for information.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- Minimum of five years of maintenance-related experience.
- Veeam backup experience.
Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule mechanical maintenance work orders and scheduled maintenance shutdowns.
- Order parts and materials and schedule mill manpower.
- Manage contractor services and establish time estimates.
- Detail the chronology of events in Microsoft Project.
- Procure maintenance materials and equipment.
- Manage shipment and delivery of equipment sent to vendors for rebuilds and repairs.
- Manage maintenance costs, notify management of potential budget overruns, and justify costs that exceed budget.
- Participate in a maintenance and production team focused on maximizing equipment production and availability.
- Schedule and lead maintenance shutdown planning meetings to meet mill objectives.
- Cover for area mechanical supervision during vacations, absences, or when otherwise necessary.
- Respond to maintenance needs during unscheduled work hours and report to the mill on weekends as part of a periodic on-call schedule.
Benefits
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Retirement Savings Plan.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Three weeks of vacation time.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
