Maintenance Planner

Maintenance PlannerCirba Solutions is the most trusted and complete battery solution partner in the world. For 30 years, we have led the BATTERY RECYCLING industry through our services, processing, and material upgrading. Contributing to the CIRCULAR ECONOMY model is our core focus.The Maintenance Planner is a hands-on self-starter that works under limited supervision. They are responsible for the detailed planning of day-to-day inspections, repair and shutdown of maintenance activities of plant equipment. The scope of work includes all corrective maintenance inspections, preventative maintenance, calibrations, shutdowns, and small project work performed by site maintenance personnel and external service contractors. They will provide planning support for work which is less defined in scope by utilizing their understanding and experience in planning techniques and maintenance best practices to effectively control cost and add value to maintenance activities. We believe in employee development and will provide opportunities for training and growth.Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsuring health and safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner. Apply current industry best practices in the planning and scheduling of maintenance activities for a 24-hour PSM facility for the maintenance team and external maintenance contractors. Utilizing the CMMS system to manage work order backlog, ensuring all system data is updated, accurate, and compliant. Responsible for developing and implementing maintenance job plans to establish proper task sequence, duration, craft, tools, materials and parts to properly execute the job in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner. Participate in weekly planning and scheduling meetings for multiple departments. Plan and requisition work activities with vendors and service contractors. Create and maintain libraries of detailed job plans for preventative, predictive, and improvement maintenance activities for plant equipment, buildings, and grounds. This includes cost, time, resources, tools, materials and parts. Use craft feedback to improve quality of job plans, parts and tools requirements. Establish and maintain a weekly, monthly, and 52-week maintenance schedule. Work with in-house contractors to manage spare parts and materials in storerooms and warehouses. Order spare parts for storeroom and manage parts inventory levels. Purchase maintenance parts and materials to support work execution. Track and improve minimum/maximum levels for spare parts and maintenance materials inventories in CMMS. Obtain proposal from suppliers/vendors, create requisitions for spare parts, onsite services and sending equipment offsite for repair.QualificationsMS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)- Advanced Level of Proficiency. Minimum of 4 years of experience in maintenance planning/production, storeroom management and maintenance scheduling experience. Preferred 5+ years of relevant maintenance planning experience for instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical maintenance crafts within a manufacturing and skilled trade. Ability to effectively use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Demonstrated understanding in the development and execution of preventative and predictive maintenance practices. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of environmental, health and safety regulations, policies, and programs. Demonstrated knowledge to plan Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation repairs in an industrial setting. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization. Technical writing experience is desired. Knowledge and understanding of building management and utility systems. Self-directed, excellent time management with strong organization and prioritization skills. Excellent collaboration and team building skills.Education and Training RequirementsHigh School Diploma or GED