Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: East Chicago
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

Job Overview:We are currently seeking a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler that will be based at our Whiting, IN location. This position will report to the Maintenance Superintendent in Whiting and will work with the North Enclave maintenance team to achieve reliability goals within the region. The basic function of this role is to maximize work force capabilities through prioritizing, planning, and scoping of maintenance work orders. This position is expected to produce job plans that allow maintenance crafts to work safely and efficiently at multiple facilities (Whiting & Toledo, OH). In addition, this role will perform the duties of the maintenance scheduler and assist in tracking, reviewing, and analyzing KPIs. This position requires a combination of office work and field work. This position occasionally requires accessibility during off-hours and up to 25% travel. Employee will be required to work in different weather conditions and must be able to access elevated electrical and mechanical equipment via ladders, scaffolding, man-lifts, and crane baskets.Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop job steps for work to be performed including - resource requirements (crafts and durations), parts and materials, special tools, technical info/sketches/drawings & safety/environmental requirements.
• Reserve or create purchase orders for necessary components and participate in the bidding process and requisitioning of third-party services.
• Coordinate the review of work backlog with production and maintenance personnel to ensure that all work is appropriately prioritized, planned, scheduled, and executed.
• Work closely with maintenance superintendent to level workforce requirements across the North Enclave.
• Provide planning support during turnarounds as required.
• Create and receive requisitions for parts and external maintenance services as required.
• Provide time, resource, and cost estimates for work to be performed. Support the preparation of bid documents as necessary.
• Ordering and kitting of materials for specific jobs .
• Work with Operations to ensure equipment availability.
• Coordinate daily and weekly maintenance planning meetings between Maintenance and Operations.
• Support Preventive Maintenance (PM) program.CMMS (EAM)
  • Ensure the quality of the CMMS data.
  • Ensure the quality of the Maintenance Backlog. Responsible for planning backlog.
  • Tracking, reviewing, and analyzing KPIs to make informed recommendations for performance improvement.
  • Assists in the creation and/or changes of equipment BOMs and EAM Master Data.
  • Grouping notifications together that can be planned and worked as a single order that optimizes utilization of resourcesQualifications
    • High school diploma with preferred relative technical school or college degree. Relative experience will be given strong consideration in lieu of formal education.
    • Minimum three (3) years of experience as a Maintenance Planner in a manufacturing environment. Consideration will be given to candidates with applicable trade experience.
    • Self-starter with a solid work history and excellent references along with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.Required Skills
      • Strong organization and people skills.
      • Strong computer and problem-solving skills.
      • Strong oral and written communication skills.
      • General knowledge of maintenance work processes.
      • Have a passion of driving excellence.
      • Familiar with industrial plant equipment and specifications.
      • General knowledge of maintenance planning tools.
      • Knowledge of maintenance management software - EAM a plus.About Linde:Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.The company serves a variety of end markets including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent. To learn more, visit About LindeWe offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

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