Planner, Engineering, Operations Engineer

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily, weekly, and long‑term maintenance work, including outage planning
• Review, develop, and prioritize maintenance work orders for accuracy, scope, and readiness
• Create job plans detailing labor, materials, tools, and sequencing
• Estimate labor and material costs and monitor work order and purchase order spending
• Coordinate material availability with warehouse and Materials Department
• Maintain and manage maintenance backlog and preventive maintenance plans
• Develop and distribute daily and weekly work schedules; attend scheduling meetings
• Serve as the primary liaison for maintenance activities and coordinate with associated crafts
• Support safety planning by identifying required precautions, PPE, and compliance requirements
• Ensure all work complies with company, state, and federal safety and regulatory standards
• Track completed work and maintain accurate work order history

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Experience in maintenance planning/scheduling, preferably in an industrial environment
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency in CMMS systems and Microsoft tools (Microsoft Project preferred)
• Knowledge of safety procedures, maintenance workflows, and cost controls
• 5 years of experience in Mechanical or I/E work (prefer mechanical or I/E experience in a chemical plant or mine)
• Technical degree or trade school certification is desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential
• Knowledge of the Advantis planner level system, equipment management system, materials management procedures, and purchasing procedures
• Ability to properly use parts books, manuals, blueprints, etc.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of all processing methods and equipment related to the area of responsibility
• Proficiency in the use of various software products, including word processing, spreadsheets, project management, and CMMS systems
• Ability to determine tasks, task sequencing, equipment capabilities, estimate man‑hours for each task, material estimate, and cost estimate for any maintenance activity in the area of responsibility
• Internal candidates must have completed the Planner Pre Vue test and completed the Planner Oracle training, at minimum

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.