Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Dover Chemical Corporation, (DCC) is a leading producer of specialty chemicals including alkylphenols, chlorinated paraffins, polymer additives, liquid and solid antioxidants (including organophosphites), and flame retardants, additives for water‐based and oil‐based metalworking fluids and drilling fluid additives. We provide chemical specialty products, specifically chemical additives, to our customers around the world who make products that are useful in everyday life. Our products help to improve a wide variety of materials, including fuels, metal‐working materials, and polymers for use in industrial and household applications.

DCC is a subsidiary of ICC Industries Inc., headquartered in New York City, a leader for over 50 years in international and domestic trading, manufacture, and marketing of chemicals, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. Dover Chemical is proud to have earned ISO 9001:2015 certification. We join other members and partners of the American Chemistry Council in our dedication to the principles of Responsible Care®, including product stewardship, community awareness, emergency response, pollution prevention, process safety, distribution, and employee health & safety.

The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler plans and schedules all maintenance work including day-to-day activities, one-day outages, and major shutdowns. In addition, the incumbent provides leadership and coaching to the maintenance team in driving them to achieve work objectives and performance standards.

The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler assists the plant in providing the necessary maintenance resources and record keeping that is required to increase plant productivity, assist in maintenance work preparations to improve work efficiencies and increase plant performance.

The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler will provide lead technical, business support and analysis for and within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) inclusive of support of asset management, work planning and spare parts inventory within the software. Coordinates the interface of the CMMS system, procedures and data transfer to various departments and databases. Ensures all CMMS procedures are developed and followed throughout the organization.

Education and Experience:

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

• Two to five (2-5) years of industrial experience in a chemical plant or other related industry experience. Experience working in a union environment a plus.

• One to three (1-3) years' maintenance and supervisory experience.

• Must have a minimum of one to three (1-3) years' maintenance planner / scheduler experience.

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

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

• Experience working and managing on a PSM site. PHA and MOC experience are strongly preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of chemical of chemical manufacturing systems and processes.

• Must have strong and experienced project management skills.

• One to three (1-3) 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).

• Experience using ERP preferred.

• Must have prior experience in stores MRO management, Inventory Control.

• Proficient with ERP systems a plus.

Work Skill and Abilities:

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

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

• Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to individuals; ability to present complex situations in a concise manner.

• Must interact effectively with technical and professional contacts, as well as hourly workforce.

• Must have excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal relationship skills.

• Must have strong project management skills.

• Computer skills are a must with knowledge of CMMS, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to build partnerships across and between functional groups and lead a project.

• Proven experience and effectiveness successfully managing a union hourly workforce is required.

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

Competitive benefits include: medical, prescription, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, bonus potential, matching 401 (k), vacation, and 11 paid holidays. Salary will be commensurate with education, training, and background experience. Please email your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io Enter in the subject line Maintenance Planner_Scheduler.

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