Maintenance Planner

Job description

Job Field: PROD - Production, Maintenance & Technicians
Location: Newport, DE, US
Company: BASF Corporation
Job Type: Standard
Job ID: EN_US_1903183

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

In 2016 BASF formed a global business unit to combine all of its pigments activities. With sales of about €1 billion and 2,600 employees globally, BASF Colors & Effects holds a leading position in the pigments market, offering the broadest portfolio of products and technology. This global business unit fully concentrates on the pigments business and its customers to achieve its goals of growth and cash generation. Based on their chemical expertise in the coatings, plastics, printing, cosmetics and agriculture markets, Colors & Effects experts offer consultative solutions. Fueled by entrepreneurial spirit, they enable innovation and growth. For our customers and our company: We live colors. We boost effects. For more information about Colors & Effects, visit www.colors-effects.basf.com.

What You'll Be Doing - The purpose of the Maintenance Planner is to maximize the efficient utilization of maintenance resources. This is accomplished by using craft-specific and administrative expertise to manage maintenance work orders and develop, implement, and improve job plans. Maintenance activity planning uses SAP and is performed according to BASF Newport's Maintenance Procedures.

·  Manage the unplanned work order backlog, including determining appropriate degree of planning required.
·  Group related preventive and corrective work orders for efficient planning and scheduling.
·  Create detailed job plans for maintenance work orders, including: job step sequence, repair parts, craftsmen requirements, external contractor and equipment support, and special tools & equipment.
·  Create job packets for use by craftsmen which include
·  Job plans
·  Technical documentation (e.g. photos, drawings, technical specifications, etc.)
·  Feedback form
·  Create stores reservations, purchase requisitions and service requisitions, and order necessary material for executing maintenance work orders.
·  Coordinate with vendors and contractors supporting maintenance activities.
·  Build and validate job kits (parts, material, special tools and equipment).
·  Work with Production Maintenance Coordinators to schedule 'Ready-To-Schedule' maintenance work for execution, including identifying necessary conditions and support required, e.g. lock-out tag-out requirements and permits.
·  Assist Maintenance Supervisor and Specialists in the timely execution of high-priority maintenance work orders.
·  Assist with optimization of spare parts inventory.
·  Build and maintain Bill of Materials (BoMs).
·  Identify jobs that require Management of Change (MoC).
·  Build task lists (job plan library) for recurring jobs.
·  Continually update job plans and task lists to ensure necessary changes or improvements are incorporated, including feedback from maintanence technicians.
·  Support and adhere to the principles of the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care® by protecting the environment, health, safety and security of our employees, contractors, carriers, distributors, visitors, customers and neighbors.
·  Be knowledgeable of and follow all Environmental, Health and Safety practices including but not limited to: manage waste movements according to satellite and/or 9--day accumulation requirements, inspect air contaminant sources and institute corrective action for out-of-spec conditions, prevent releases into the sewer and/or storm water systems by following BMPs (best management practices), activate BASF emergency response procedures in case of spills or other emergencies.
·  Comply with the requirements of the ISO9001:2105 Quality Management System.

Coloring Your World: What We Offer You …

We not only provide value to our customers, but to you as well. Through you@BASF, our total offer, you can discover and take advantage of the benefits, perks and other opportunities that best suit you and your family’s needs, no matter where you are in your career.

The “Total Rewards” that you receive as an employee of Colors & Effects goes way beyond a paycheck. In addition to your base salary and incentive program, you receive a competitive array of health and insurance benefit choices that typically represent a significant portion of your overall compensation. You also have retirement benefits that include competitive company-matching contributions to help you save for the retirement you’ve been dreaming of, and much more.

Finally, we know that life is about more than work, which is why we offer flexible work options that can be designed in partnership with your manager to meet the needs of the business and your personal needs.

Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Shine With Colors & Effects! Do You Have What It Takes?
Required

·  Minimum 5 years maintenance experience in Chemical industry, with working knowledge of Chemical Plant equipment and operation.
·  Experience in personnel administration and good labor relations.
·  Working knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP preferred).
·  Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrument systems.
·  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Microsoft Excel.