Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

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This position is a dual role that is responsible for the effective execution of all maintenance work control processes by managing work priority, developing job plans, defining parts, materials, crafts and skills. Assigns work control plans to appropriate Supervisors for execution by the hourly maintenance staff. Provides equipment-related expertise; technical guidance on improving maintenance activities and may supervise both hourly Smithfield employees and contractors as required. This position is the owner / manager of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) at the plant level.

The position is also responsible for the administration of the facility Process Safety Management regulation to meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.119 as well as maintaining/updating the documentation supporting the facility implementation of the fourteen (14) elements of the Process Safety Management program.

Core Responsibilities

• Plans all maintenance with special attention to regulatory requirements that may apply, e.g. OSHA rules, EPA regulations, USDA requirements, state and local environmental regulations. Ensures all safety requirements are clearly defined in all maintenance planning.

• Develops and maintains planned and predictive maintenance procedures and routes as required.

• Ensures the availability of all materials and tools necessary to complete planned tasks in advance by running reports and interfacing with storeroom personnel.

• Prioritizes all planned work orders.

• Trains maintenance personnel in proper maintenance reporting procedures for out-of-specification findings, and in the use of CMMS software as a maintenance management tool.

• Reviews completed work orders for completeness and accuracy, updates and supervises updating of machinery history data in the CMMS system. Analyzes historical data in order to take action to mitigate reoccurring issues.

• Assists Plant Maintenance Superintendent in contractor qualifications and performance management.

• Generates reports to keep the maintenance management team informed of work progress and future work schedules. Keeps informed of maintenance personnel vacation schedules.

• Updates the CMMS system equipment including machinery data, machinery history, and spare parts lists.

• Produces a weekly maintenance work schedule as well as a projected work schedule. Using the CMMS system, forecasts work force needs for equipment maintenance.

• Gathers and centrally organizes information pertaining to all 14 elements of PSM to sustain the program.

• Assists with the development and maintenance of written process safety information identifying workplace chemical and process hazards, equipment and technology used in the processes.

• Develops and implements a point of use library containing all process safety information in accordance with OSHA 1910.119.

• Prepares compliance manuals, as necessary.

• Assists with the organization and execution of Process Hazard Analysis of all plant units.

• Manages the Management of Change Program to include the tracking of change submittals and approvals, start-up approvals, assisting with the development of operating procedures, tracking results of hazard evaluation, training of personnel on changes and updating Process Safety Information.

• Participates in compliance audits for PSM to include preparing for the audits, tracking status of recommendations against due dates to ensure zero late action items and ensures documentation is available for employees at the facility.

• Assists with performance of workplace hazard assessment, including identification of potential sources of accidental releases and identification of any previous release within the facility that had a potential for catastrophic consequences in the workplace.

• Consults with effected employees and maintains documentation that supports employee participation with the PSM program.

• Assists Facility Op