Maintenance Planner

Job Field: PROD - Production, Maintenance & Technicians
Location: Sparks, GA, US
Company: BASF Corporation
Job Type: Standard
Job ID: EN_US_1704279

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development.

And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Employers in 2015. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!

Where the Chemistry Happens…

We are seeking a Maintenance Planner to manage the site work order system by planning, scheduling, applying standards and coordinating services of planned maintenance jobs. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for minimizing costs and production downtime by the proper use of craft manpower, materials and services by determining manpower and properly utilizing the manning in assigned areas required for construction, major maintenance and routine maintenance projects.

Formula for Success: You Will…

· Possess knowledge of the principles of their technical discipline, learning to apply those principles to work assignments.

· Adjust maintenance plans along continuous improvement of materials used / needed, man hours, sequence of activities, and support services.

· Update task lists to ensure necessary changes or improvements or incorporated, and efficiencies are captured.

· Order / verify materials and contracted services.

· Facilitate weekly scheduling meeting with Production and Maintenance for resource balancing to ensure job schedules meet the timing requirements of production.

· Validate daily schedule (from weekly schedule) -Afternoon check-in with maintenance and production, Status of current day and confirmation of tomorrow

· Generate purchase requisitions.

· Develop a maintenance plan in the range of 6 -12 weeks.

· Work in close coordination with maintenance, operations, and contractor service suppliers.

· Work with the Maintenance Gatekeepers to handle schedule breakers based on process needs and the current business environment.

· Lead Maintenance group in absence of Maintenance Supervisor.

· Monitors adherence to maintenance repair plans and modifies / incorporates upgrades to improve repair processes, may check execution of plans as well as plant / equipment layout and conditions prior to planning.

· Verify and secure compliance of actual service / material delivered with procurement paperwork (order / invoice / service report).

· Make recommendations for continuous improvements.

· Assist in identification of standard task lists and develops optimized plans for them.

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You…

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

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Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You…

• Bachelors degree plus 3 years extensive experience or Vocational training with 8+ years extensive experience.
• Five plus years industrial maintenance or engineering experience working with automated manufacturing machinery.
• Proven computer skills; CMMS system (SAP) desired.
• Proven experience planning and scheduling maintenance activities.
• Knowledge and understanding of industrial plant operation with regards to Electrical/Instrumentation and Mechanical Maintenance.
• Must have a general understanding of industrial maintenance practices, to include work planning, contracting work, preventative maintenance, parts procurement, budget control, and measuring craft performance.
• Must be capable of making business decisions based upon situation analysis and resources available.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently.

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