Mechanical Maintenance Planner

Overview

Nice to meet you, we are Suzano! 

At Suzano, we believe innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. This union gave rise to a meaningful attitude: innovability, which guides us in thinking outside the box and looking beyond to tackle the challenges of the 21st century. We plant and grow trees. We transform this renewable raw material into innovative and sustainable bioproducts that are part of the everyday life of over 2 billion people. We cultivate life on the sheet of the notebook that teaches children, in the diaper that protects babies, in the biodegradable cup of coffee that does not harm the environment, in absorbent papers and in the convenience of using sustainable packaging. 

Suzano is expanding its operations in the U.S., and we are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Planner to join our team at our paper packaging facility in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing, planning, and scheduling mechanical maintenance activities in support of safety, production, cost, and availability goals of both the area and the mill reporting to the Planning Maintenance Manager. This role is specific to planning for the mechanical maintenance at the Pine Bluff Mill. Specific experience with industrial mechanical equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, power & transmission systems, conveyors, hydraulics & pneumatics is expected.

Responsibilities

What You’re Going to Do:

• Plan for the safe and efficient execution of work orders including safety requirements in the job plan, accurate labor estimates, material cost estimates, and duration of jobs as well as procuring required resources, equipment, and materials.
• Apply all applicable codes, regulations, reliability strategies, safety, environmental, and OEM standards.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate all scheduled shutdowns and long duration outages. This includes parts procurement, job scopes, resource assignments, contract maintenance, etc.
• Update area preventative maintenance recurring work orders in SAP as needed.
• Maintain accurate records for maintenance activities for work order and equipment history.
• Create and maintain accurate bill of materials and work history.
• Complete precision paperwork.
• Manage costs and strive to achieve area availability goals. Provide detailed plans to reduce equipment failures.
• Lead contractors for area projects as assigned.
• Work within a team of production and maintenance personnel to achieve objectives and strategies along with tactical planning.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem solving and decision-making skills, as well as initiative and the ability to delegate decision-making and other responsibilities.
• Position expected to develop supervisory skills and progress towards future crew Foremen positions.
• Work on rotating weekend coverage schedule. While on call, expected to be the first responder on weekend coverage for all mechanical equipment failures. Identify the problem, identify the needed parts, resources, and supervise the needed repairs.
• Provide on call coverage; work together with the area crew Foreman in response to issues that come up outside of normal working hours throughout the week.

Qualifications

What We Expect from You:

• Two (2) years or more of experience in an industrial environment OR
• A two (2) year degree or higher in Industrial Mechanical Maintenance and one (1) year experience in Industrial Mechanical Maintenance OR
• Three (3) years or more experience in Industrial Mechanical Maintenance (Millwright, Pipe Fitter, Welder, Machinist).
• Must demonstrate knowledge and experience in basic maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to troubleshoot maintenance issues associated with common equipment and systems.
• Must be able to read prints and schematics.

 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Proactivity and Initiative: A self-starter who actively identifies training needs and takes initiative to develop and improve learning solutions. 
• Commitment to Excellence: Dedication to delivering high-quality training programs that empower employees and align with company values and goals. 
• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple training projects and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment. 
• Adaptability and Continuous Improvement: Openness to change and a focus on constantly improving training programs to incorporate the latest trends and best practices.