Sr. R&O Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Protective Industrial Products•North Charleston, SC

40d

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler will ensure that all proactive and corrective maintenance activities are planned, scheduled, and tracked in an efficient and effective manner. This role maximizes equipment reliability and operational efficiency by anticipating potential delays and providing detailed work plans and coordinating resources for maintenance tasks.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required; an advanced degree or technical certification in a related field is preferred.
Proven experience in a maintenance, manufacturing, or industrial setting, with at least 3–5 years of experience in maintenance planning or a related role. Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) preferred.
Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP, Maximo, or a comparable system.
Strong technical knowledge of equipment, maintenance processes, and failure modes (electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, etc.).
Working knowledge of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies.
Excellent organizational, time-management, and project management skills.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, for coordinating with various departments and providing clear instructions.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Detail-oriented: Able to create precise and accurate work plans and schedules.
Proactive: Anticipates and communicates potential problems and plans for corrective actions to minimize delays.
Collaborative: Works effectively with technicians, supervisors, operations, and management.
Adaptable: Adjusts to changing priorities and responds effectively to emergency situations.
Self-directed: Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

Work order management: Receive, review, and prioritize incoming maintenance work orders, ensuring they are complete and accurate. Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document work orders, assets, and maintenance history.
Detailed job planning: Develop comprehensive work plans for maintenance tasks, including step-by-step instructions, required tools, parts, materials, and safety procedures.
Schedule coordination: Create and publish weekly and long-range maintenance schedules, coordinating with operations and other departments to schedule work during optimal times to minimize production disruption.
Resource allocation: Forecast and secure necessary resources, including labor, equipment, and special services, for all scheduled maintenance activities.
Materials and inventory management: Liaise with the purchasing and inventory control teams to ensure all required parts and materials are available before a job is scheduled to begin.
Preventive and predictive maintenance: Manage the preventive maintenance (PM) program within the CMMS, ensuring tasks are scheduled, completed, and updated based on feedback from technicians and equipment performance data.
Outage planning: Assist in developing and maintaining schedules for major site outages, turnarounds, and shutdowns.
Performance monitoring: Track and analyze key maintenance metrics (e.g., schedule compliance, downtime, backlog) and generate reports for management to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Continuous improvement: Work with maintenance and reliability teams to analyze equipment failure data and refine job plans and maintenance strategies.
Safety and compliance: Ensure all maintenance plans and schedules adhere to company safety policies and regulatory standards.