Maintenance Planner

Job Description:

Maintenance Planner

Huntsman is seeking a Maintenance Planner supporting the McIntosh site. This position will report to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager.

Job Scope

Plan and schedule maintenance work to increase maintenance efficiency and ensure preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and scheduled activities are completed safely, effectively, and on time. The role supports maintenance planning, scheduling, resource coordination, materials management, cost control, reliability improvement initiatives, and compliance with safety and PSM requirements.

In summary, as the Maintenance Planner, you will:

• Maintain a prioritized maintenance plan to ensure all PM and repair work is planned, scheduled, and completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with Production, Projects, Engineering, and Maintenance teams.
• Ensure required materials and parts are ordered and available according to work priorities.
• Track planning and scheduling outcomes and implement improvements to increase process efficiency.
• Coordinate external resources and contractors required to complete repairs and preventive maintenance work.
• Support the site Mechanical Integrity (MI) program by prioritizing inspections and ensuring recommendations are scheduled and completed.
• Report safety concerns, delays, irregularities, and equipment failures, and assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts.
• Create and maintain job plan packages linked to SAP Work Orders and ensure compliance with safety and PSM requirements.
• Manage Purchase Orders, contractor services, Goods Receipts, and maintenance notifications.
• Propose equipment and process improvements to improve safety, environmental performance, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Control maintenance costs through prioritization of work, management of overtime, and utilization of external resources.
• Serve as backup for the Scheduler. • Track and report Maintenance Planning and Scheduling KPIs in alignment with site, divisional, and corporate requirements.
• Follow instructions and perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist in achieving Huntsman company goals. • Support the Maintenance Supervisor as needed.
• Participate in Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a maintenance planning, maintenance, reliability, or related industrial role.

Skills and Knowledge

• High level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Understanding of SAP as it relates to maintenance planning and the Work Management Process.
• General understanding of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and mechanical drawings.
• Communicates tactfully and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Maintains effective working relationships with individuals encountered during the course of employment.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and organizational needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification.
• Lean certification.
• Six Sigma certification.

Working Environment

• Manufacturing and industrial plant environment.
• Frequent interaction with maintenance, operations, engineering, contractors, and other site personnel.
• Regular field visits and equipment walk-downs to support planning, scheduling, inspections, and maintenance activities.

Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.

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