Maintenance Planner

Location: Sumterville

Job  Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers.

At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. To learn more about us go to  At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

Health Insurance  Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance  Retirement Plan  Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays  Tuition Reimbursement  Employee Assistance Program   Disability Pay  Life Insurance  Growth Opportunities and more! 

Summary:

The Maintenance Planner plans and coordinates maintenance activities conducted at the plant. Maintains plant assets in accordance with a proactive maintenance philosophy to achieve plant production, cost, quality, safety and environmental goals. The position schedules maintenance jobs so as to maximize plant and or equipment efficiency and minimize downtime. The Maintenance Planner provides indirect supervision over maintenance crew members and direct supervision over specific contractors.

This position must be available for infrequent evening and weekend work. What you’ll be contributing:
Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.

Plans, schedules, coordinates preventive maintenance, maintenance projects, and mechanical repair activities and provides technical assistance to maintenance crew. Ensures compliance to all safety standards and regulations. Conducts and/or attends department and plant safety meetings.

Plans modifications and improvements of plant equipment and structures to improve efficiency.

Maintains resource library, provides equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, online information, and blueprints.

Supports and complies with the plant MEP guidelines. Facilitates MEP process as requested by management.

Ensures appropriate levels of repair parts are maintained by storeroom personnel.

Assists in preparing budget for capital expenditures planned for maintenance projects and repairs.

Determines labor requirements for specific jobs and job planning.

Develop and maintans Standard Job Plans.

Maintains work history of all plant equipment and keeps complete and updated list of plant equipment

Coordinates, writes, and reviews regulary SOPs and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) related to the department monthly.

Conducts, reviews and reports SAFE observations and area inspections. Participates in and leads morning and afternoon scheduling meetings. Works with mechanical supervisors and assists with daily scheduling.

Establishes position as a positive role model for plant safety, health and environmental issues and asserts "safety and environmental leadership" in all aspects of each daily routine.

Participates in the plant Maintenance Excellence Program (MEP) team.

To succeed in this position, you will need:
Minimum technical degree in related area. In lieu of degree/diploma, equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum 3 years of experience in similar maintenance role in cement or industrial plant preferred. Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills

Ability to make decisions and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at a conclusion

Ability to peform, organize, and prioritize work independently

Ability to effectively handle multiple projects

Ability to acquire knowledge in the area of speciality

Knowledge of maintenance and repair required by plant equipment structures

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