Maintenance Scheduler

We are charting the course for the next-generation chemical company. We may be a new company, but our roots are more than a century old, dating back to the creation of Bakelite. We saw then what we see now: The boundless possibilities of science and curiosity. Our innovations include Bakelite, Durite, Cellobond and Resonance. From trains to planes to everyday household items, we are improving thousands of products around the world today. Like the lightweight plastic, Bakelite is strong, durable, and its potential allows for its future to be molded into infinite shapes - and we're looking for talented and passionate people to help us create that future and the products that will change the world tomorrow.

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Scheduler’s primary responsibility is the detailed planning of all mechanical and IE maintenance work that will be executed by the plant’s maintenance workforce. The essence of scheduler position is to schedule all maintenance jobs such that craft productivity and plant operational up times are maximized.  The associate is the primary liaison between operations, maintenance, and engineering groups and maintains appropriate records and files to permit meaningful analysis and reporting of results or work done.  The associate will work with the Maintenance Manager to meet budget requirements, will serve in a team coaching capacity.
 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and promotes EHS procedures and policies in the maintenance scheduling process and execution.  Leads plant safety culture initiatives through maintenance scheduling activities.
• Develop job specific plans (work steps, materials required, permits required, etc.) for maintenance work, using SAP.
• Determine job scope and requirements in the field and by interacting with requestors, coordinators, crafts, and leaders.
• Forecast future resource requirements based on work backlog maintained in the SAP PM module
• Plan and schedule maintenance turnaround activities, facilitate turnaround meetings, assist the Maintenance Supervisor in coordinating contractors and crafts.
• Use existing key performance indicators and develop new trending systems to improve maintenance planning, scheduling, expense forecasting, equipment reliability and cost control. · Assist Engineers with planning and scheduling capital and expense projects.
• Prepare weekly & daily work schedules by working closely with the Production Leaders, Schedulers, Maintenance Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, and contractors. Facilitate daily and weekly scheduling meetings with all key stakeholders.
• Follow all government and company mandated safety policies while planning and coordinating work. Follow all corporate and site maintenance/reliability procedures while planning and coordinating work. Communicate deficiencies and create recommendations for improvement.
• Screen and process incoming work order notifications; validate priority and content with Production/Maintenance coordinator and Shift Supervisor. Determine resource needs, parts, and any special requirements.
• Requisition services and materials using SAP. Follow government and company mandated procurement policies.
• Screen incoming work order notifications for Management of Change (MOC) applicability. Categorize such notifications and communicate with key stakeholders.
• Own development of standardization of maintenance repair processes and procedures.
• Technical ability to adapt to meet ever-changing demands or priorities.
• Reviews and provides technical feedback to the Maintenance Leadership team on repair activities and job requirements.
• Collaborates with Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Planner to plan day-to-day manpower and resources.
• Manage Maintenance department direct reports and vendors in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Planner.
• Acts as a maintenance department system matter expert for maintenance CMMS technical resource needs.
• Provides technical maintenance team management and leadership to other Bakelite facilities.
• Supports other Bakelite facilities with maintenance CMMS technical expertise to improve procurement and plant uptime.
• Technical system matter expert for the ownership and management of the maintenance equipment files.
• Responsible for the direct supervision of one to two employees.
• Create and maintain bill of material for plant equipment through the Maintenance SAP CMMS system.
• Support the plant Mechanical Integrity program by scheduling MI inspections with respective Inspection firms.
• Create SAP training documents
• Support the training of plant team members in the use of maintenance SAP functions.
• Review all PSM MI inspections to prioritize action repair plans.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment records in the maintenance CMMS SAP.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Must have 5 years maintenance mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation experience.
• Must have 5 years maintenance scheduler experience.
• Strong technical understanding and problem-solving skills.
• Planning capacity for coordination of multidisciplinary work.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work well and communicate in a timely manner with staff at all company levels.
• Strong technical IT knowledge with CMMS system experience, preferably SAP.
• Demonstrated ability to read standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings (P&ID, PFD, and Isometrics).
• Must have or meet requirements for a TWIC card.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with 5 years of experience in maintenance/operations OR a High School diploma/equivalent or trade school with a minimum of 10 years of strong experience in a plant maintenance environment required.  Chemical manufacturing experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have or meet requirements for a TWIC card.
• Walking, driving, standing, lifting 55 pounds repeatedly, sitting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, hearing, and seeing.
• Ability to enter confined spaces and wear a respirator.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Some travel expected (<10%)

OTHER DUTIES

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law. 

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years or age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. This company participates in E-Verify.  For additional details, click HERE.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have satisfactory work performance. Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.