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Maintenance Scheduler (Atlas Point)
Croda is a FTSE100 organization driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.
We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilize new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner to be professional responsible for the thorough planning and preparation of all corrective and preventive maintenance work orders in the Batch Plant. This role ensures that craft technicians are set up for success prior to job execution by walking down work, identifying parts and resources, writing complete work order documentation, and coordinating with operations to understand scheduling constraints.
Key Responsibilities
• Walk down new notifications to assess scope, hazards, system conditions, and execution requirements.
• Determine whether a job can be executed at any time, requires lockout/tagout, or requires a unit shutdown.
• Set the appropriate system condition on the work order, such as Unit Shutdown, to communicate scheduling constraints to the Scheduler.
• Write clear, descriptive notification text including task description, unit condition required, and estimated duration.
• Develop complete operational steps for each work order, including scaffolding, contractor work, confined space entry, and other special requirements, using appropriate SAP work centers.
• Plan and document estimated man-hours for all electrical and mechanical craft.
• Follow all SAP PM maintenance execution guidelines, populate all required fields, and maintain accurate user status throughout the work order lifecycle.
• Identify all parts and materials required for planned jobs during the walk-down and ensure special or non-storeroom items are procured against the work order.
• Work with operations, maintenance supervisors, the Plant Scheduler, and other stakeholders to identify windows of opportunity, resolve scheduling conflicts, and communicate job constraints clearly.
• Identify and correct deficiencies in recurring preventive maintenance plans, including updating planned hours, descriptive text, titles, and SAP PM task list instructions.
Qualifications
At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
Experience:
• Demonstrated experience as a maintenance planner in an industrial or chemical plant environment.
Technical Skills:
• Familiarity with industrial maintenance practices including lockout/tagout, confined space, scaffolding, and contractor management.
• Strong written communication skills; ability to produce clear, actionable work order documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively across operations, maintenance, and engineering functions.
Other:
• Effective communicator with operations and maintenance leadership
• Ability to work collaboratively across maintenance, operations, and engineering functions.
Don't meet all the qualifications? We still encourage you to apply! At Croda, we believe diverse perspectives and unique experiences drive innovation and strengthen our team.
Why Join Us
Join a global organization with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
• Work in a dynamic, safety-focused production environment
• Lead a critical team in a high-reliability operation
• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and operational
excellence
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available immediately.
• Generous PTO
• 401K Match
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Paid Holidays
Additional Information
This is an on-site position based at our Atlas Point site in New Castle, Delaware.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email jobs@croda.com.
Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
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