Job ID 32756 **Maintenance Planner** Regular Spartanburg - SC, United States of America (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Spartanburg - SC,United States of America) My candidate profile **Important EEO information related to opening in the US** Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Click on the links to read the "Know Your Rights" poster (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights.pdf) **.** We will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. 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And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come. **We are looking for:** The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler plans and schedules all non-emergency maintenance work including day-to-day activities, one-day outages, and major shut downs. Additionally, the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler manages transactions for maintenance activities within the computerized maintenance management system, CMMS (SAP). The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler reports to the Maintenance Superintendent. The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler performs all activities with the goal of making the maintenance department the example of workplace excellence at the plant. **We count on you for:** + Fully participate in plant HSE initiatives + Complete computer based training to comply with health, safety, and environmental requirements and policies + Excellent working knowledge of life critical policies and procedures + Hazard recognition and permit identification for all planned work. Written communication on the work orders along with verbal communication as needed + Working knowledge of Solvay MOC processes. + Pulling correct parts for the job based on plant standards for the particular process + Work with the maintenance superintendent on maintaining and improving the PM/PdM and MI programs along with documentation to assure compliance with Solvay and regulatory standards. + Responsible to maintain a quality management system that meets the requirements of the ISO 9001 2008 standard. + Focus efforts in four areas which include Safety, Customer Focus, Excellence and Continuous Improvement, and Sustainability. + Plan all maintenance work orders including: + Walk down jobs and develop scope of work + Evaluate jobs to assure they can be executed in a safe manner + Develop bill of materials for job scopes + Secure necessary parts to execute jobs + Schedule parts for jobs + Estimate manpower needs + Define and schedule outside service contractor needs for jobs + Provide all necessary manuals, drawings, or other information to execute jobs + Schedule all planned maintenance work including: + Define priorities for jobs with Production Supervisor + Document jobs on maintenance schedule + Accurately maintain the schedule + Manage maintenance department activities and costs through transactions within the CMMS (SAP) + Move work orders through the system from submission through scheduling + Plan quality into every job + Work with Purchasing Dept to properly maintain Vendor framework agreements. + Update data in vendor service agreements + Serve as contract administrator for outside maintenance contractors. + Maintain documentation for Spartanburg plant maintenance metrics + Update equipment information and BOM information in the CMMS in a timely manner. + Provide the leadership to move the maintenance department and overall plant to world class performance + Lead the effort for a zero recordable record/safety performance of the maintenance department + Identify opportunities and implement solutions that move the manufacturing operation toward increased capacity through increased equipment reliability and reduced down time + Provide technical input on capital projects and / or equipment specifications + Maintain high standards for documentation accuracy (equipment list, P&ID’s, loop sheets, wiring diagrams, etc.) + Improve communication between the maintenance department and all other departments at the plant + Work with the Storeroom Coordinator to evaluate store room inventory needs (stock materials including minimum and maximum stocking levels) + Work with project engineers to effectively leverage maintenance resources in the execution of capital projects + Assist, as needed, the Maintenance Coordinator in the execution of emergency work **You will bring:** + High School Diploma or GED + **Experience:** Requires working knowledge of chemical plant equipment (pumps, piping, heat exchangers, vessels, instrumentation, etc.) along with a background in maintenance and repair of this equipment in order to effectively plan daily maintenance department actives. This knowledge is gained through 5 or more years’ of industrial experience in a chemical plant, or other related industry, and 3 years working in maintenance. + **Skills:** The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler position requires excellent organizational skills for planning all maintenance work along with good verbal communication skills for facilitating cooperation with all other departments. These skills are gained through previous experience as a planner/scheduler or indirectly through planning and scheduling activities as a mechanic. The maintenance planner/scheduler shall have demonstrated his/her ability to effectively organize and manage daily activities, demonstrated problem solving ability and demonstrated willingness to take on more responsibility and difficult assignments. + This position also requires good computer and written communication skills. + Additionally working knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems is required. Knowledge of MS PowerPoint and SAP a plus. **You can count on us for:** + Be part of and contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime change journey + Join a transversal and dynamic team + Opportunities for growth and learning + Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds You will get: + Competitive salary and benefits package + The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $78,800 to $98,500 per year . Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives. + 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations. + Training platform for all employees + Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological) About us + Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity. + At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. \#onsite \#LI-DR1