Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

Houston
Fuel Cell & Stationary Catalysts
Maintenance

Posted on 24-04-2024

About Umicore 

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do? 

About Fuel Cell and Stationary Catalysts 

High-performance stationary catalysts. Next generation fuel-cell technologies. With clean air and green mobility playing a vital part in protecting the world of tomorrow, our design and production of these sustainable solutions has never been more crucial. Developing innovative products for a broad range of industries, we’re creating a better future by helping customers reach zero emission mobility and power supply. To keep improving the way the world moves we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in. 

What you will be doing 

The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler role is responsible for planning, which includes the obtaining and preparation of resources, scheduling, which includes coordinating with all site groups for the actions, and the execution of all preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance tasks with a focus on minimizing interruptions to production operations.

Direct and monitor Maintenance crews and their scheduled work to ensure Plant production and the associated equipment are kept in a manner conducive to achieving site financial goals

• Create and manage Maintenance documentation, work lists, and resources including external of contracted processes. The focus is on PSM and Quality mandated procedures to include calibrations, inspections, and repairs.
• Facilitate and rework Preventive Maintenance processes to improve Plant reliability and Uptime.
• Manages the computerized maintenance management system.(CMMS) and supports other staff in effectively and efficiently utilizing CMMS; identifies and facilitates improvements to the performance or CMMS.
• Utilizes reporting and analysis tools to leverage CMMS functionality.
• Ensures all procedures in CMMS are developed, understood, and followed consistently throughout the organization.
• Monitor the technical performance of CMMS or other work order system and make necessary adjustments to ensure that best practices are followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule all submitted work orders to ensure requested work is properly prepared for, therefore preventing the $125,000/day production losses.
• Lead continuous and open communication within the plant between Management, Operations as well as Warehouse department.
• Responsible for micro and macro management of materials planning, project planning and execution
• Assist with execution, planning and scheduling of plant infrastructure and process Capital Projects
• Manage and monitor the spare parts inventory while coordinating effective sourcing and purchasing of this inventory with the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor and Supply Chain.
• Manage CMMS to ensure requested work is properly scheduled and materials resources are available when work begins. This includes the closure and review of work orders in CMMS with attention on personnel performing task, parts consumed, man hours consumed and a detail of the work completed.
• Coordinate between Maintenance, Operations and Engineering departments to plan and schedule all maintenance work. Manage an atmosphere of open communications to facilitate a more efficient work flow with a minimized impact on plant throughput. 
• Conduct root cause investigations that analyze reactive maintenance issues. Organize a team driven analysis and solution implementation to mitigate future failures.
• Organize Maintenance processes to build and maintain a culture of safety while also supporting the quality and environmental site efforts.
• Manage department resources to plan for the need of contracted support to complete tasks in a timely manner based on available labor and skill sets.
• Evaluate, create and implement detailed standard operating procedures for maintenance tasks. Manage department documentation to support actions.

Who we are looking for 

Education and/or Experience      

High School Diploma or GED. Advanced degree/certification(s) technical and/or maintenance related discipline preferred.

At least five (5) years of industrial experience in a chemical plant or other related industry experience.

At least three (3) years maintenance and supervisory experience.

Must have a minimum of three (3) years maintenance planner/scheduler experience.

Working knowledge of plant equipment (control systems, pumps, piping, heat exchangers, vessels, instrumentation, etc.)

Background in maintenance and repair of equipment in order to effectively plan daily maintenance department activities.

Experience working and managing in a PSM site. PHA and MOC experience strongly preferred.

Must have strong and experienced project management skills.

Minimum three (3) years MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operating materials) Inventory Management Experience.

Technical Knowledge

Strong “troubleshooting/diagnostic” skills.

Experience working in both batch and continuous operations.

Knowledge of Federal/State EPA and OSHA compliance standards.

Six Sigma knowledge and training a plus.

Must have experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Must have experience in stores MRO management; Inventory Control.

Work Skills and Abilities

Must be able to identify and prioritize multiple projects and perform work with a constant awareness of improving processes.

Demonstrated capacity to analyze and troubleshoot operational and equipment problems and provide reasonable and accurate recommendations and solutions.

Must be able to present complex situations in a concise manner.

Proven experience utilizing work management process to plan and schedule maintenance work.

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with staff and customers

Able to work with a diverse group from different backgrounds and different disciplines

Capable of taking leadership responsibilities while maintaining relationships with colleagues and indirect reports

Capacity to engage in conflict management

Language Skills                                           

Must have exceptional presentation skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

What we offer 

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do? 

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do? 

We offer a full-scale benefits plan, including health insurance, company paid life insurance and short-term disability, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, voluntary critical illness and accident insurance, a 401(k) Plan with employer matching, profit-sharing eligibility, and bonuses. We recognize 11 paid holidays per year and provide generous allowances for vacation and sick time. 

Additional information

Umicore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. If you need assistance in applying for this position, please contact, Patricia Apolinar at Patricia.Apolinar@am.umicore.com or by calling (346) 384.0764.

 If my expertise can help us reduce harmful emissions of power plants, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?