Mechanical Planner

SUMMARY: The Planner is responsible for the safe and efficient planning of all mechanical work activities in the Paper, Power, or Pulping area.

WHAT WE NEED:

• Interact with production and maintenance staff to plan and schedule the repair and preventative maintenance of equipment and systems.
• Coordinate and prioritize maintenance work with appropriate operations, maintenance, engineering, and safety staff.
• Fully utilize current information, procedures, and work methods to positively impact equipment reliability.
• Provide technical leadership as necessary to production and/or maintenance employees.
• Demonstrate a full commitment to the safety process and policies, including the integration of safety into all planning functions.
• Actively pursue measures that improve operational efficiency, cost reduction, and equipment reliability.
• Maintain a good working relationship with management, staff, and hourly employees.
• Example daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Daily review of new work orders assigned to their planning backlog
  • Detail planning for each job on the backlog according to standards
  • Develop schedules for maintenance field day activities
  • Close work orders with appropriate craftsmen feedback
  • Update bills of material as required while planning
  • Maintain outage schedules during shutdowns
  • Participate in regular scheduling meetings
  • Assist team leaders as necessary to complete work orders
  • Contact outside contractors as necessary for quotes

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Associate’s degree or higher in a related field or appropriate work experience.
• Experience using Maximo or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think “outside the box.”
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Functional use of Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated ability to balance priorities that meet short and long-term objectives.
• Highly organized and uses efficient work methods.