Sr Maintenance Mechanical Planner

RYAM•Jesup, GA

19d

About The Position

The Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and scheduling maintenance work in a designated operating area of the mill to optimize efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and equipment reliability. The role develops effective and realistic work plans, with special consideration for safety, quality, and long-term equipment life. It also maintains equipment records, specifications, and work histories to preserve reliability and efficiency improvements.

Requirements

Four years of maintenance or project engineering experience, including a minimum of two years in maintenance planning or supervision in an industrial setting; a combination of appropriate experience and formal education will be considered.
Appropriate technical knowledge and aptitude.
Excellent computer skills with software systems and applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations Management; extensive experience may serve as equivalent.

Responsibilities

Provide detailed estimates of key work steps, materials, manpower, and additional resources for planned work.
Provide work scopes or material specifications to Materials Management and assist with quotation evaluations and purchasing decisions.
Communicate work plans and required precision maintenance documentation to the Maintenance Supervisor, contract supervision or Scheduler, and appropriate Operations counterparts.
Document actual requirements on completed work orders and properly close work orders, including handling associated financial paperwork for capital projects.
Spend at least one third of each workday, or as required, in the field scoping requirements for jobs to be planned.
Update and correct equipment files, specifications, parts lists, and descriptions when errors or outdated information are encountered.
Provide maintenance coverage as a member of the rotating duty roster, as required.