Maintenance Planner / Scheduler III

Ecolab, the leading global developer of premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a Maintenance Planner / Scheduler! This role is responsible for the daily planning of work assignments for plant maintenance operations according to established procedures.  

What’s in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

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What You Will Do:

• Establishes a regular/preventive maintenance strategy and plan 
• Coordinates work assignments of Maintenance Technicians with the Reliability Supervisor, Engineering Manager and Production/Distribution Management 
• Receives and processes work orders 
• Procures spare parts and supplies 
• Maintains all maintenance data and records in the reliability database 
• Matches employee skills with work assignments and schedule work by employee and shift with direction from supervisor 
• Initiates work assignments based on production, warehousing, and equipment needs and inputs and reviews work for completion and correctness (This assignment is not supervisory, and does not have responsibility for employee performance) 

Position Details:

• Plant location: McDonough, GA Plant
• Work week and shift: 1st Shift Monday – Friday  9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Compensation package offered: Pay Range $27.00 - $33.00 Per hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• 3 years of experience in an administrative role  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills  
• Professional demeanor; comfortable working with vendors and internal customers  
• Strong mainframe and PC computer skills in Excel, Word, and Access  
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities  
• Good numerical skills  
• No immigration sponsorship provided 

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical exam

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a chemical and/or manufacturing environment
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Planner
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Technician
• Working knowledge of all electronic and PLC based applications in an industrial environment 
• Ability and willingness to learn and apply new technologies and management concepts as adopted by management 
• Capable of learning and implementing the functions of CMMS program and its related systems. 
• Understanding of mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and process control documents 
• Basic theory and principles of industrial mechanical and electrical systems and equipment 
• General knowledge of equipment fabrication 
• Understanding of standard preventative maintenance and repair procedures of industrial equipment 
• Basic understanding and practice of electrical, electronic and/or mechanical procedures 
• Basic understanding and practice of pneumatics, hydraulics, and electronic instrumentation and control devices 
• Basic understanding of methods, materials, tools, equipment, and procedures used in the installation, maintenance, repair, alteration, replacement, and repair of industrial mechanical and electrical/electronic equipment 
• Basic knowledge of computer systems, process control, and industrial instrumentation 
• Familiar with all applicable safety and environmental codes, rules and regulation as applied 
• Basic computer literacy programs including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail and calendaring/organizer functions. Specifically, MS Office Suite 
• Formal vocational training in plant maintenance activities with emphasis on industrial applications or equivalent job experience in electricity, power distribution, industrial electrical wiring, mechanics, machine operations, general plumbing, heating ventilation and air conditioning, boiler operations, carpentry 
• Advanced applications to Fabrication and Machining and HVAC repairs and CFC certification.