Maintenance Planner

Bakelite Synthetics is charting the course as the next-generation chemical company. With our global presence and rich history dating back to 1907, we are deeply rooted in the boundless possibilities of science and curiosity.
 

Today, from trains and planes to everyday household items, our products are almost always within a few feet.   We are continuously innovating thousands of products around the world while committing to sustainability and environmental protection. We are looking for talented and passionate people to help us create that future and the products that will continue to change the world. If you are someone who is curious, creative, and driven to make a difference, then you should consider joining our team.  
 

As a valued member of the Bakelite team, you will:

• Work on cutting-edge projects that are making a real impact on the world
• Collaborate with a team of talented and passionate people
• Learn and grow in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Put your unique fingerprint on our growing organization
• Make a difference in the world by helping create sustainable products

If you are ready to join a company that is changing the world, then we encourage you to apply today. We can’t wait to see what you can do!

Louisville facility has an opening for a Maintenance planner. The maintenance planner is a key component of the long term reliability of the facility and is responsible for the development of routine predictive, preventative plans as well as break / Fix and shutdown planning. The maintenance planner is responsible for creating high quality job plans for all maintenance activity at the site. All maintenance and contractor work at site must be properly planned prior to execution. High Quality job plans are required for each job and will include safety, the right talent and skills, the right parts, critical instructions, reasonable timing and proper permits and coordination with operations. The Maintenace planner will work closely with suppliers, and the maintenance team to ensure that all jobs are properly planned and kitted prior to execution.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan all maintenance work
• Assemble job kitting
• Spec jobs and order parts
• Design job plans, evaluating the time and resources needed
• Arrange contractors needs,
• Post evaluation of jobs for job plan accuracy and performance. 
• Create and support safety and environmental compliance in all plans 
• Utilize MP2/SAP data base for planning and records
• Review work requests entered and prioritize
• Create job plans for all contractor work with estimated completion time, needed down time, equipment affected and cost of job
• Evaluate critical equipment list and give recommendations to changes
• Complete asset strategies for all critical assets in plant
• Enter all new equipment data into MP2/SAP
• Ensure all maintenance documents are filed according to RIM
• Conduct monthly cycle counts for store room inventory 
• Create and maintain PM plans in system 
• Create critical spares inventory and reorder points 
• Maintain maintenance job hazard analysis records  
• Maintain maintenance SOP and SMP records
• Maintain mechanical integrity procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence
• Strong Maintenance Knowledge – How work gets done and what skills are needed to safety accomplish the tasks
• Strong communicator – ability interface between operations and maintenance
• Contract management – Ability and understanding of OSHA/other Codes to ensure compliance with contract activities for construction, excavation,. Electrical work etc
• Computer skills – ability to work in SAP/M3 etc.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Maintenace Planning or Scheduling in an industrial environment
• SAP experience

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.