Meritshopworks

Title: Planner (Routine Maintenance Planner) Reports to: Routine Maintenance Manager Employment Status: Hourly Hourly Rate: 57.58 Job Role Summary

Under the guidance of the Maintenance Manager the Planner utilizes the stage‑gated process to implement a work plan to execute routine maintenance tasks. Determine the scope of work and develop detailed plans for the coordination and execution of plan tasks. Create/define schedules and procure resources (manpower, material, equipment, tools) for improved resource utilization and equipment reliability. Maintain equipment information/history database (SAP).

Work Environment

The normal work environment will be in the corporate office and/or an industrial facility. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions is possible and proper PPE is required for a variety of potential hazards.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop scope of work and detailed planning packages. Take ownership for creation of all scope and support documentation. Apply procedures, standards, policies and rules sets which govern the planned scope so that compliance is a part of the planning and execution process.
• Participate/lead in safety activities such as auditing, procedure review, PJSR, JSA reviews, toolbox talks, contractor expectations meetings, safety plan reviews and critiques.
• Ensure correct procurement of material, manpower, equipment, and tools to aid in the execution of work.
• Support project controls in administering and analyzing cost, schedule and production tool sets.
• Experience in MNT Scheduling and knowledge of general cost control measures.
• Support development of the Yearly TA Medium Term Plan Budget by developing budgetary estimates.
• Develop and maintain equipment task list and bill of materials in SAP to improve planning and material procurement.
• Utilize SAP database for work history and workflow.

Experience

• Knowledge of Prometheus or P6 (Preferred)
• MNT Scheduling knowledge (Preferred)
• Work experience in a chemical or refining manufacturing facility.
• Experience in and understanding of the flow of maintenance work in various crafts.
• Demonstrated leadership skills – inspire others and lead them through influence.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices.
• Effective meeting facilitation, organizational and problem‑solving, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.

Decision Making

• Man‑hour estimates directly relate to total manpower needed for execution of work. These estimates are the basis for cost‑saving techniques for planning minimum manpower for individual jobs.
• Scheduling and coordination of contract and company personnel have a direct impact on efficiencies and cost of manpower, rental equipment, material delivery, and tool usage. Optimum efficiency is realized through best practices for planning and execution. Planned work is safe.

Analysis and Problem Solving

• Determination of the critical path of each job through the use of logic networks will reflect on the overall utilization of an operating unit or piece of equipment. Reducing job duration increases asset availability.
• Perform cost analysis of each planned job for cost savings by use of best practices.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong multitasking, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and process/instrument drawings.
• SAP knowledge.
• Prometheus group STO Suite.

Physical

• Must present yourself in a positive, courteous, neat appearance, and professional manner.
• Must comply with Manhattan Mechanical Services drug and alcohol policy.
• Periods of walking and standing.
• Must read and understand safety instructions, signs, labels, and permits in English.

Safety/Environmental

• Must pass applicable site‑specific training. Knowledge of refinery and chemical plant hazards may require special precautions and PPE, such as sulfuric, H₂S and HF.
• Must undertake appropriate safety/environmental training commensurate with the position and location.
• Must read and understand safety instructions, signs, labels, and permits in English.

Manhattan Mechanical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and relies on the diverse skills, backgrounds and perspectives of our people to drive change, innovation and growth. EOE/M/F/D/V