Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Planner

Greenville, OH (On-site)

Come create chemistry with us! BASF's Coatings division is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings as well as applied surface treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates in a wide range of industries. This portfolio is supplemented by "Beyond Paint Solutions", which enable new applications with innovative surfaces. We are seeking a professional like you to join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for planning and scheduling of maintenance, repair, and construction work to ensure 24/7 operation of the chemical manufacturing process. This position will also serve as a backup to the maintenance supervisor at various times throughout the year.

Your day-to-day:

• Troubleshooting operations problems
• Order repair parts
• Manage the work order backlog
• Perform long-range and short-term planning of in-house and contractor labor, as well as cost estimating
• Ensuring we have all critical spare parts and materials in inventory, and to ensure that expedited repairs are executed as efficiently as possible
• Having a keen focus on sustainability that allows you to support and adhere to the principles of the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care®, EPA, and OSHA initiatives by protecting the environment, health, safety, and security of our employees, contractors, carriers, distributors, visitors, customers, and neighbors
• Knowledge of OSHA PSM regulations, ASME codes, and API codes is important
• Demonstrating the competency of continuous improvement, you will analyze cost trends, use the techniques of Total Productive Maintenance, track key performance indicators, and maintain equipment histories
• The result will be equipment reliability that allows the production department to meet its goals
• Coordinating with the procurement department, in-house and contractor labor, suppliers and technical representatives, and the plant production groups
• Using SAP for all the maintenance work order and procurement processes as well as maintaining critical SAP data such as functional locations, material masters, and maintenance plans
• The Microsoft Office suite, including MS Project, is also a key tool for e-mails, databases, and reporting
• Planning and scheduling the annual turnarounds of the various production plants
• You will also use these skills to coordinate all resources from repair parts to contract labor to rental equipment

Expertise needed includes:

• High School Diploma/GED required; advanced degree preferred
• Experience with chemical plant production equipment highly preferred
• At least 3+ years related expertise using SAP PM and MM
• In depth knowledge of maintenance systems and equipment, planning, and scheduling
• Are able to read piping & instrumentation diagrams, engineering specifications, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, and vendor-supplied technical information
• SAP knowledge and understanding required
• MSProject, and Avetta software preferred
• Understand multiple crafts (mechanical, I/E, scaffolding, rigging, excavation) preferred
• Possess a good working knowledge of all crafts and a solid understanding of MPI
• Deal effectively with the unknown and unexpected and possess the ability to handle non-routine and emergency activities, such as schedule breakers, plant shutdowns, start-up, commissioning, etc.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It's what we call you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees' overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family…