PURPOSE:

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for screening work orders, identifying scope and performing analysis of required level of planning. This position interacts with other Maintenance personnel and reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for initial screening of incoming work orders, identification of scope, and analysis of required level of planning

Conducts field walk downs to identify and document job requirements.

Identifies specific safety hazards that will be encountered in the performance of the proposed work

Makes safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out procedures available to employees; ensures that all aspects of the existing company safety policy are incorporated into the job plan.

Estimates required hours for each work order tasks, total work order duration, and skills required to perform each task

Plans jobs with appropriate level of detail for the given skilled trades workforce

Determines and includes QA/QC requirements on jobs

Procures equipment and specialized tools required to perform work

Gathers necessary engineering or technical documents, specifications, and drawings

Provides budgetary estimates for work packages that fall within 10-15%

Writes clear and concise work packages & procedures

Plans parts for all projects to increase "wrench time" and maximize efficiency

Compiles information into a job package that is ready for skilled trades - clearly communicates with skilled trades regarding critical steps in the process

Prints and delivers work orders to the skilled trades in conjunction with the weekly work schedule.

Upon completion of jobs, communicates with skilled trades regarding ideas and procedures that would make future jobs more efficient

Coordinates priority setting with the management team - places specific emphasis on obtaining the input of operations personnel in the setting of priorities

Keeps bills of materials current

Measure the maintenance backlog in its various forms and continually maintain no less than 2 weeks' worth of ready backlog at all times

Responsible, along with scheduler, for equipment and repair parts data entry and management.

Ensure that equipment in MC status has Purchase orders assigned and tracking status of delivery dates

Work with identified leaders to set priorities on which job needs to be planned first

Ensure estimator tools are used to plan jobs for accurate job length

Additional duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

High school diploma or GED required.

5+ years work experience as a maintenance planner or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.

Strong mechanical aptitude

Demonstrated ability to organize and plan tasks

Computer skills required: JDE/SAP/Maximo experience: Spreadsheet and Microsoft (Excel, Word), Project Management Software (MS Project, etc.) Email (Outlook)

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

Prior supervisory experience highly preferred

COMPETENCIES:

Reads and interprets vendor manuals and drawings

Communicates clearly and effectively with shop floor personnel, vendors, OEM suppliers, and management personnel

Performs some level of cost analysis and work within a structured budget

Writes detailed repair reports

Develops and delivers a clear and concise presentation when required

Learn and apply maintenance best practices.

Self-Directed and motivated - Able to work towards specific goals and objectives with limited daily oversight

Demonstration of Calumet Values - Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence

Calumet Specialty Products Partners, LLC

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