Summary
EMSTEEL is seeking a Maintenance Planner for mechanical utilities in a continuous production environment. The role develops and maintains preventive and corrective maintenance plans, reviews SAP work orders, coordinates parts and schedules, and supports shutdown planning and cost forecasting. It also tracks maintenance KPIs, manages purchase orders and goods receipts, and works with production, supply, and reliability teams. Applicants need at least five years of similar experience and a relevant trade certificate or degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; SAP maintenance training is desirable.
The posting
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General Summary
The Maintenance Planner is responsible for the development and maintenance of maintenance job plans to enable the safe, efficient scheduling, and execution of maintenance activities. This role involves managing work plans, supporting material procurement, optimizing SAP data for standard work packages, and collaborating with Maintenance Execution teams for continuous improvements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(Key Accountabilities)
- Develop and maintain job plans for Preventive and Corrective Maintenance tasks, ensuring they are optimized for scheduling and safe execution.
- Review PM and CM Work Orders in the CMMS (SAP) and plan accordingly, prioritizing tasks based on criticality and compliance timelines.
- Create and maintain plant history records, aiding long-term planning and shutdown strategies.
- Champion the continuous improvement of the planning process using the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle and gather feedback to refine job plans.
- Collaborate with production departments and contractors to align maintenance schedules, especially for shutdown activities.
- Monitor and coordinate parts availability, liaising closely with Supply to ensure timely delivery for maintenance tasks.
- Use SAP Master Data to embed standardized work packages into task lists and automate planning processes.
- Coordinate with Reliability Engineers and Asset Health Evaluators to identify maintenance needs and optimize planning based on asset condition and performance data.
- Support cost management and forecasting by providing accurate data on maintenance schedules, parts, and budget requirements
Additional Responsibilities
- Actively participate in daily maintenance meetings to align on work priorities and escalate any critical issues.
- Ensure maintenance spare parts inventory aligns with engineering and plant requirements.
- Manage purchase orders, verify the quality of parts, and complete the Goods Receipt (GR) process.
- Produce weekly maintenance reports, capturing KPIs such as PM compliance, schedule adherence, and regulatory updates.
- Contribute to the development of a long-term maintenance budget, utilizing task list data for accurate forecasting
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities (attributes) required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
- Strong understanding of plant operation, technical drawings, and maintenance processes.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems (preferably SAP) and proficiency in Windows applications.
- Excellent planning, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Solid grasp of condition monitoring and asset health principles
Minimum Education Qualifications (Must Haves)
Preferred professional training (Nice to have)
- Relevant Trade Certificate or University Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Professional training in SAP maintenance modules is highly desirable
Professional Experience (Must Haves)
Experience Recommended (Nice to have)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar maintenance planning role within a continuous production environment.
- Strong understanding of plant operations, maintenance cost management, and asset health monitoring.
Key Performance Indicators
- Compliance with safety and maintenance KPIs (e.g., work pack preparation, maintenance backlog, spare availability)
- Consistent schedule compliance and timely execution of work orders.