Maintenance Coordinator

Join the team at Ostara to help build a sustainable future. Position: Maintenance Coordinator Location: Saint Louis, MO Job Id: 170 # of Openings: 1 About Ostara Ostara is passionate about changing the way the Ag and T&O industry thinks about phosphate management. Our continuing mission is, and will remain, “Feeding the World While Protecting It.” We believe that passionate people can make a real difference and we are building a culture around innovation, sustainability, efficiency, nimbleness, honesty, compliance, and a sense of urgency to make a positive difference and create real value. Ostara’s CG P2X fertilizers are the first granular phosphate fertilizers to release nutrients in response to plant demand. Using Crop Driven Release™, CG P2X is proven to increase yields, enhance soil health and significantly reduce phosphate tie‑up and runoff, thereby improving food security while protecting local waterways from nutrient pollution. Position summary The Maintenance Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of manufacturing equipment and facilities. This position is responsible for scheduling and tracking preventive and corrective maintenance, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors, and maintaining compliance with safety and operational standards, and managing spare parts inventory. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast‑paced industrial environment and a strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and production systems. Essential functions Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance activities. Receive, prioritize, and assign work order requests. Monitor and manage inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and spare parts. Submit purchase requisitions for supplies and parts. Maintain accurate maintenance records including inspections, manuals, and other applicable records. Coordinate vendor visits for repairs and inspections. Assist with developing maintenance plans for turnaround events and new equipment installations. Ensure adherence to company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Other duties as assigned. Required skills/abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software Proficient with CMMS software. Ability to work independently and follow directions accurately. Ability to shift directions quickly in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to operate a forklift and other mobile equipment. Ability to safely move in and through work areas, including climbing stairs, maintaining good balance, being mentally alert, having good visual acuity and safety working at heights. Position will typically work weekdays, but needs flexibility to work occasional weekends and nights as requested. Ability to work overtime as needed. Education/experience High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree preferred. 2+ years of experience in maintenance coordination or a related field required. Physical requirements and work environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high places, airborne particles, chemicals, and temperature ranges. The noise environment in the work environment is usually loud. Employees are required to wear PPE which may include hard hat, safety toe shoes/boots, gloves, safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection and respiratory protection. The employee needs the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. EEO statement Ostara is an equal opportunity employer. Ostara does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship or immigration status, age, national origin, the presence of any physical, mental, or sensory disability, gender identity, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, political ideology, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. A post-conditional offer of employment drug test and background investigation are required. #J-18808-Ljbffr