Mechanical Planner

Overview

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. With a focus on safety, sustainability and operational excellence, Domtar delivers high‑quality, cost‑effective products to customers worldwide. The Hawesville, Kentucky site is seeking a full‑time permanent Mechanical Planner to support the Maintenance Department.

• Possess a personal dedication to safety, proactively supporting efforts to create a culture of safety excellence.
• Plan the maintenance activities across the mill, supporting maintenance processes and departmental goals.
• Plan, schedule and execute work orders, including estimating labor, materials and duration.
• Conduct weekly schedule meetings with Production Coordinators.
• Review executed work plans for improvement opportunities and continuously improve planning and execution.
• Verify and review work notifications and plan work orders for execution.
• Perform maintenance on‑call duty within the department rotation.
• Support and provide back‑up supervision of hourly employees when needed.
• Supervise contractors as necessary.
• Act as process owner for shutdown plans, maintaining and improving process reliability and safety.
• Manage projects and contractors as needed.
• Fill in for Multi‑Craft Maintenance Supervisors as required.

• Technical/Trade School diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Computer skills.
• Exposure to dust, heat, dirt, noise, various weather conditions and other industrial environments.

• Five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Microsoft Office and Project knowledge.
• SAP knowledge.
• Understanding of preventative maintenance processes.
• Knowledge of maintenance processes and general maintenance trade knowledge.
• Experience as a Planner in Mechanical and/or Electrical Maintenance Department.
• Proficiency in CMMS (SAP preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera or similar scheduling software.

Domtar offers competitive wages and a range of benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), pension plan, paid vacations/holidays, and employer‑supported development and continuing education.

Applicants must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, aptitude tests, criminal background investigation, references verification, pre‑employment drug/alcohol screening, and a pre‑employment fitness for duty examination.

Domtar is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.