Maintenance Planner

WHO WE ARE

We are a company where people matter. 

We are family driven. 

We are financially strong.

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.  

BENEFITS

• Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
• $600 per Year Wellness Incentive 
• Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.

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Maintenance Planner

The primary purpose of this position is to support operational excellence by prioritizing, planning, scheduling, and ensuring completion of requested and preventative maintenance work orders. Through planning and scheduling work, help maintain the correct levels of inventory needed to complete the work within the schedule. This position works with the Maintenance Manager as needed for planning of plant shutdowns, larger scale repairs, and projects. This position must also maintain full compliance with applicable safety and regulatory policies and procedures.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Plan and schedule preventative and failure maintenance work orders, balancing workload among mechanics while effectively utilizing maintenance skills and abilities.
• Provide directions to mechanics in reference to assigned tasks and equipment issues.
• Ensure regulatory work orders are completed and documented as required.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedule and ensure all the documentation is kept current in Maximo.
• Facilitate communication between production and maintenance teams regarding PMs and repairs, priorities, and Maximo training as needed.
• Make judgement calls on maintenance repairs including making the decision to use contractors or vendors to do the work.  
• Work with vendors & contractors to schedule and complete failure and preventative maintenance, ensuring all contractors meet required qualifications per MN005AF.
• Develop preventative maintenance and repair job plans based on RAGAGEPs, industry standards, and manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Optimize PM and repair plans by utilizing feedback from mechanics and failure data.
• Improve the asset management system (Maximo) including PMs, planning, safety plans, inventory, and reporting capabilities for failure analysis.
• Maintain required levels of critical spares and parts inventory. Review of inventory for needed PMs
• Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training.
• Serve on the emergency response team.
• Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain equipment, process, and instrumentation files.
• Back Maintenance Supervisor and Inventory
• Train staff on maintenance-related activities.
• Recommend SOP and equipment changes.
• Support project management, receiving parts and scheduling maintenance work.
• Performing Contractor permits
• Support communication with all Hydrite departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• This position reports to the Maintenance Manager

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years industrial mechanical experience required.
• 2+ years of education in maintenance or engineering preferred.
• Experience in coordinating maintenance projects.
• Experience with maintenance software programs (preferably Maximo).
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to read mechanical diagrams.
• Ability to learn and understand different production processes and equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must have an acceptable driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to wear a respirator for up to 4 hours daily.
• Contact lenses prohibited due to safety concerns.
• Lift up to 100 lbs occasionally; 50 lbs frequently.
• Sit/stand up to 10 hours per day.
• Climb ladders and work at heights up to 50 feet.
• Perform manual dexterity tasks.
• Able to travel and work outside normal hours.
• Frequent turning, twisting, stooping, bending, and reaching

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

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