Maintenance Planner

Maintenance PlannerExplore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.The Maintenance Planner plans and manages supply chain resources and demand processes to ensure the business meets agreed customer service targets at minimal operating cost and optimum stock levels.ResponsibilitiesDevelop minimum-executable work packages by defining clear scope, field-ready operation lines with estimated hours, required materials, and basic safety, access, and isolation requirements, and advance the SAP work order to REL system status and PRTS (Planner Ready to Schedule) user status only when it is executable.Plan only approved, priority-aligned work that is expected to be scheduled within the next 2–3 weeksIdentify all required materials for each planned work order and verify with the Storeroom whether materials are on-hand, kitted, or must be procured, including validation of procurement lead times when parts are not stocked.Until a schedule-ready backlog exists, the Planner may temporarily support scheduling to enable execution; scheduling ownership remains with the Scheduler.Backlog cleanup and normalization.Job plan optimization or library development.Planning audits or standards enforcement.Historical data correction.RequirementsBachelor's degree or industry-related degree preferred.5-10 years in plant maintenance or construction, emphasizing planning, scheduling, and management in an industrial setting.Proficiency in SAP, maintenance scheduling tools, and reading construction drawings.CMRP certification preferred for expertise in maintenance and reliability.Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, leadership, and team-building abilities.Understanding of mechanical and instrument process equipment and precision maintenance practices.Diligence, reliability, cost awareness, and ability to work under pressure.Hands-on experience with craft work in a plant environment.Summary Compensation & Benefits:Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).Pay Range: $72,700-$121,200Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits included, but not limited to:Medical, dental, and vision benefitsPaid time off plan401(k) savings plansHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Employee Assistance ProgramVoluntary Benefits and Employee DiscountsDisability benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveTuition ReimbursementThe Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.