Maintenance Planner

Are you looking for a new challenge? For our location Charleston we are looking for a(n) Maintenance Planner.  

This is Us:

You know us. You just didn’t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it’s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking a Maintenance Planner to join our Silicones team in Charleston, TN.

 

What you will do:

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for providing maintenance plans and schedules for predictive, preventive, routine, scheduled and emergency maintenance services to HDK-HCL Gen production, utility operations and infrastructure systems as necessary to provide for safe operations, regulatory compliance and equipment availability related to equipment and systems plant wide.

The Maintenance Planner position is also responsible for assisting with the development of reliability based maintenance strategy, based on preventative and predictive maintenance.

The MP will work directly with the Sr Engineering Manager to build and maintain a reliable preventive maintenance program. The Planner will work independently and with other plant personnel such as plant engineering and operations representatives to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks. The Planner is responsible for ordering spare parts and scheduling corrective maintenance in conjunction with production requirements.

The Planner position requires hands on maintenance experience and will be utilized when needed. Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (E&IC) experience is a plus. All tasks will be performed while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.

 

• The Planner acts as the coordinator for planned activities and is one of the principle contacts between the maintenance, engineering and operations departments. They help ensure the area, department or facility in which they are assigned receives professional maintenance service in a timely manner                  
• Plan and schedule maintenance services in order to maintain safe operating conditions of production units, utility, and infrastructure systems
• Plan and schedule maintenance services in order to maintain regulatory compliance of production units, utility and infrastructure systems
• Assist in the development of the maintenance group/organization and related guidelines, processes, and procedures
• Train Maintenance Supervisors and Technicians on the planning and scheduling system used at WCC HDK Plant
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities in order to maintain PM and PdM program
• Evaluate and schedule maintenance work utilizing SAP software            
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities for 3rd party maintenance service providers
• Support “best practices” between production areas

• Partner with Tool Crib attendant to maintain parts/tools/materials inventories as required.
• Planner is responsible for maintaining gas inventory as required by Maintenance to support facility operations.
• Support continuous improvement activities related to safety, quality, and cost

• Work in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams
• Represent WACKER’S interests towards authorities, suppliers, and contractors
• Compile and provide reports related to area of responsibility                  
• Perform document required maintenance using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) effectively in an efficient and organized manner
• Support development of specifications, standards, and codes
• Cooperate with groups and individuals within the engineering and maintenance department, operations, and other service units with focus on achieving optimal results/solutions from a corporate/enterprise perspective
• Perform all tasks and assignments in accordance to WACKER’S policies and procedures
• Ensure all safety and environmental related maintenance and technical controls are done in a timely manner and all P&ID are kept up date.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

 

What we need from you:

• Associate degree, Journeymen (or higher level education) in the field of mechanical / electrical engineering and/or industrial mechanical /electrical / EI&C maintenance  Planning
• 10+  years combined professional