Maintenance Planner

Overview

Plan and schedule major maintenance, manage budgets, ensure safety/compliance, improve reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• kpi reporting
• maintenance scheduling
• reliability analysis
• safety compliance
• budget forecasting
• shutdown planning

Tasks

-Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as schedule compliance, backlog management, and equipment uptime. Participate in root cause analysis (RCFA) and reliability improvement initiatives. -Work directly with the Maintenance Manager, Planner, Superintendents, and Reliability team to schedule all required Major Maintenance tasks. Analyze equipment performance data and failure trends to adjust maintenance strategies and improve asset reliability. -Ensure the Company's plant rules of conduct, health, and safety are applied and enforced. Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards during maintenance planning and execution. -Communicate and participate effectively with the plant operation team to resolve scheduling conflicts and prioritize urgent repairs. Continuously improve scheduling processes and tools to enhance maintenance efficiency and reduce unplanned downtime. . -Will be on call 24 hours and may work overtime/weekends/holidays. -The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler may occasionally assume supervisory responsibilities during critical situations and is expected to be on-call to oversee mechanical repairs as needed . -Work directly with the Maintenance Manager, Production Manager, and Finance team to develop an annual maintenance budget. -Forecast costs for labor, materials, spare parts, and contracted services based on planned Major Maintenance activities. -Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure timely ordering and availability of spare parts, services, and materials. Review and update Bill of Materials (BOMs) to ensure parts availability and reduce delays in Major Maintenance execution. -Support shutdown and turnaround planning by developing detailed task lists, resource requirements, and execution timelines.

Requirements

• cmms
• ms project
• office suite
• 2+ yrs
• leadership
• associate degree

What You Bring

-Familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and lean maintenance practices is a plus. -Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems. -Proficient in CMMS software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or simialr). -2+ years of experience in maintenance planing or scheduling in a manufacturing or industrial environment. -Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with scheduling tools like MS Project is a plus. -Ability to read technical drawings, equipment manuals, and BOMs. -Ability to work at heights, climb stairs and ladders, and bend or stoop for long periods in varying weather conditions and high noise levels. -High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenace or related field preferred. -Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments. -Strong interpersonal skills for working with technicians, engineers, vendors, and operations teams. -Demonstrated leadership and project coordination capabilities -Self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to safety and compliance. -High attention to detail and organizational skills.

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About Buzzi Unicem Usa

-Eight full-cycle cement plants stand along key rivers and regions from the Northeast to Texas. -It achieves financial stability through its parent, Italy-based Buzzi Unicem. -Multiple plants hold ENERGY STAR status and WHC conservation certifications, and one terminal won a PCA safety award. -Stockertown hosts wildlife habitats used for STEM education, while Chattanooga’s Clayfield Lake project revived native fish.

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