Planner - Mechanical Maintenance

Indorama Ventures: Indovinya•Port Neches, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Have you ever thought about being part of a company that reimagines chemistry every day to build a better world? That’s the purpose of Indorama Ventures, and we want you with us on this journey! We are looking for innovative, collaborative professionals who are ready to embrace the challenge of working in a company that is constantly expanding internationally. We value flexibility, partnership, and believe that the impact of our actions goes far beyond the chemical industry. Here, diversity matters. Our work environment is inclusive, diverse, and guided by respect, ethics, and equal opportunities for all. What we’re looking for: The purpose of this role is to develop job plans for Maintenance Work Orders, so the work can be scheduled and executed in a safe, efficient, and effective manner per the steps listed in the job plan.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent AND a minimum of 5 years of experience as a maintenance technician/ specialist and at least 5 years of Preventive Maintenance Planning in a manufacturing environment OR Associate degree AND a minimum of 3 years of experience as a maintenance technician/specialist and at least 2 years of Preventive Maintenance Planning in a manufacturing environment.
Required Instrument/Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance background is required.
Demonstrated ability to operate computers and WINDOWS software such as WORD, OUTLOOK and EXCEL.
Demonstrated ability to independently plan, organize, prioritize, and estimate.
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to sequence job activities, acquire documentation, procure material, use specification references, prepare sketches, and maintain records.
Ability to interpret blueprints, bill of materials, and detailed drawings.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in SAP Materials Management with Prometheus a plus
Proficiency in Maintenance Planning optimization
Proficiency in SAP document Management System (DMS) for work order planning optimization
Ability to learn new skills and work methods, acquire process knowledge, research maintenance technologies, and apply improvements in the contract maintenance management system.
Ability to perform effectively in maintenance training activities in the electrical, instrumentation and related fields.

Responsibilities

Reviews work orders for completeness / all required information (based on a good quality work order) and returns work orders to Operations Maintenance Coordinator if not complete. Escalates issues to the Maintenance Work Process Lead for chronic issues.
Uses archived plans (Task List) where possible for the basis of creating new plans. Where provided, uses guides for Value Added Job Plans and guidance for estimating labor requirements. Goal is to eliminate non-value-added planning activities and ensure that job plans are not fat. Uses “quality feedback” from the person who completed the work to optimize archived plans. Seeks approval from the Planning Lead before changing numbers of crafts and job duration. Provides feedback to the person who supplied the Planner Feedback Form on how the information was used (updates, communication, etc.). This includes decisions not to make changes. Carries out field check when needed to verify job plan.
Prepares job plan and inputs plan into SAP indicating the required resources, materials, and services. Prepares the job package for the Work Coordinator and Crafts to use to ensure a safe, quality, productive job execution. Works with the Material Coordinator after material availability has been confirmed to update the Material code in SAP to RSCD identifying job is ready to schedule. When material will NOT meet the requested Basic Finish Date (supplied by Material Coordinator), works with the Operations Maintenance Coordinator to identify a new date when material will be available. When applicable, works with Operations Maintenance Coordinator for approval to expedite material to meet a faster date.
Identifies task activities necessary to execute a job plan safely, efficiently, and effectively. Identifies resources, materials, tools, and equipment required to perform tasks. Identifies / solicits safety information and requirements necessary to safely perform tasks. Records tasks / information within the work order. Notifies other crafts of their requirement to provide input to the job plan. Updates and archives repetitive job plans (updates Task List). Validates good data before saving. Considers constructability and maintainability when developing plans. Considers material costs when selecting materials from specifications. Utilizes “Best Practices” where applicable during the planning process. Uses Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) when necessary while building proactive repair job plans to support Reliability. Works collaboratively as a team with Operations Maintenance Coordinator, Scheduler, Material Coordinator, Maintenance Execution, and Maintenance Engineering.
Maintains the backlog in assigned Planner Group Code to the agreed-on backlog, escalates when backlog is over the limit, helps others with their backlog when available. Reviews backlog daily for key actions. Identify long-lead delivery items and inform Material Coordinator. Identify “Grab and Go/Fill in Work” jobs (jobs that can be done with no planning, and no or minimal disruption to operations Attends Planner-required meetings including, but not limited to, planning meeting, schedule review meeting, backlog meeting, monthly safety meeting, and quarterly town-hall meeting. Maintains metrics to support role improvement.
Ensure that the activities are carried out to comply with the integrated management system, as applicable (safety, food safety, GMP, health, environmental, quality and responsible care requirements). Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and an ability to work extra hours if needed. If applicable, ability to work overtime may be needed to ensure required staffing capacity to meet daily production objectives.
Prepare annual and bi-annual maintenance plans for all major plant Instrument/Electrical or Mechanical equipment site wide including opportunistic shutdowns. Plans should include detailed schedules of all tasks to be performed, the necessary resources allocated both internal and external, the preparation of all work descriptions for outsourced activities and the identification and ordering of critical spares and/or special tools or equipment needed for the planned repairs. Scope bid and coordinate with procurement to award Instrument/Electrical or Mechanical/soft craft contractor work that is both safe and effective. Directly accountable and responsible for those aspects of the Instrument/Electrical or Mechanical/soft craft work orders planning backlog and quality. Review work order for accuracy and completeness before it is assigned to ready to schedule (RTS).
Carry out other functions as assigned by the Planning and Scheduling Manager Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives. Assists other employees in accomplishments of Indorama company goals. Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor. Participates in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company. Participates in and completes company required training programs.