I&E Planner/Scheduler

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The I&E Planner/Scheduler is responsible for coordinating all plannable I&E maintenance work activities across the company as well as providing an accounting of unplanned I&E work activities. Coordinate maintenance personnel and available resources to help ensure work gets done in a timely manner. Works closely with Area I&E Supervisors, Maintenance Planner/Scheduler and operations personnel to optimize I&E work plans/schedules in order to minimize impact to throughput and daily operations while facilitating the achievement of maintenance goals.

Primary duties-

• Works closely with Maintenance Planner/ scheduler and craft supervisors to prepare timely preventive maintenance schedules that are aligned with the organization’s maintenance goals.
• Assists and supports the I&E Director and Area I&E Supervisors regarding all maintenance activities.
• Works efficiently within the company’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage W.O. status, W.O. group/area assignment, and the overall I&E work backlog.
• Coordinates with the I&E Director, Maintenance Planner/Scheduler, Warehouse personnel and craft Supervisors to develop accurate and efficient PM W.O.s, accurate and comprehensive equipment assets, thorough job plans, good maintenance records/forms and accurate parts lists.
• Prepares reports providing analysis of scheduled work attainment and unplanned break-in work.
• Works closely with I&E Director and I&E Supervisors to evaluate PM W.O.s in regard to but not limited to the following- correct interval, efficient use of time (redundancy, coordination of equipment downtime with other crafts or project schedules), estimated hours are correct, description is complete and correct, maintenance records/forms attached, job plan provided etc.
• Maintain records and files essential to maintenance management.
• Works with Engineering and Construction to add new equipment into the CMMS with
• Identifies areas of the workflow process needing improvement and makes suggestions and works with company personnel to implement solutions.
• Actively evaluates W.O.s and job plans, to assist I&E Area Supervisors in identifying barriers to the successful completion of work for example- permits, PSM/PSSR, DOT compliance requirements, craft personnel skill sets, parts/materials deficiency, notification of other departments or third parties, one calls, etc.
• Responsible for communicating with affected parties any changes to the planned work schedule.
• Responsible for providing coverage of job responsibilities during PTO or other leaves of absence.
• Facilitates and may lead meetings related to planning/scheduling/CMMS as needed.
• Responsible for developing a high level of proficiency with the company’s CMMS system and with keeping up with issues and changes to the system.
• Assists with training others on the CMMS system and is an overall advocate for the maintenance process.
• Works closely with warehouse supervisor and craft personnel to identify parts and materials for procurement and storage at company warehouse.
• Supports company objectives related to material standardization and preferred vendor utilization.

        Other Duties-

•  Provides costs estimates as needed for budgetary planning. 
•  May participate in project meetings.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external parties.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, follows prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in industrial maintenance with a strong background in electrical and controls systems.
• Experience working with CMMS and/or previous planner/scheduler position is preferred
• High school diploma or GED is required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.
• Must be able to travel extensively to locations within his/her area of responsibility.
• Must be able and willing to work long hours as required.