Maintenance Planner

Now hiring! Maintenance Planner

Chattanooga, TN (onsite)

 

Come create chemistry with us!

 

The Maintenance Planner / Scheduler is responsible for planning and scheduling low-priority routine and special maintenance work, including capital projects, within assigned areas.  This role improves maintenance efficiency by defining the scope, labor, materials, tools, equipment, and timelines required to safely and effectively execute work. 

  

The Dispersions & Resins business develops, produces, and markets high-quality resins, additives, colorants, and polymer dispersions. These materials are used in coatings, packaging, construction, adhesives, nonwovens, and more. 

 

We are committed to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that help our customers succeed. 

As a Maintenance Planner, you create chemistry by...

 

• Coordination of maintenance schedule and production schedule
• Planning job tasks for work orders and assisting with scheduling of maintenance work
• Prompt, timely service for all customers
• Identification and staging of equipment, material and tools necessary for the execution of maintenance work
• Preparation of job packages with bill of materials, estimates of manpower, job steps, and tools necessary for execution of maintenance work for BASF technicians and contractors
• Compilation of information and input into SAP including work orders, work history, costs and actual work performed
• Ongoing coordination of outside services with various suppliers
• Coordination of purchase of parts and materials with Procurement and Storeroom
• Coordination of all purchase orders for services
• Monthly update of all department metrics.

If you have...

Required:

• Vocational, trade or apprentice training.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of maintenance, operations, and engineering activities in the chemical industry.
• Strong oral and written communication and listening skills.
• Detailed familiarity and knowledge of maintenance related SAP transactions and tasks.
• Self-starter who can make sound judgements and decisions pertaining to planning maintenance work.

 

 

Desired:

• 5-10 years’ experience as maintenance craftsperson in the chemical industry.
• Experience in maintenance planning and scheduling, preferably utilizing SAP techniques.
• Proficient with computer systems and associated software, including SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, Access, and Project.
• Experience with Mechanical Integrity requirements in the chemical industry.
• Strong planning and organization skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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 forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

 

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainabilit