Electrical & Instrumental Planner/Scheduler

Electrical & Instrumental Planner/Scheduler Position Details Job Type: Full-Time FLSA: Salary exempt Schedule: Monday to Friday 7am to 3:30pm Location: South Bend Ethanol Travel: Limited to none What We Will Expect From You As the E&I Planner/Scheduler, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This role involves developing detailed job plans, identifying safety requirements, estimating labor and materials, and scheduling work while effectively managing the maintenance backlog. The E&I Planner/Scheduler will use CMMS to create and maintain job plans, enter requisitions, and support the overall maintenance planning process. Working closely with operations and maintenance teams, this position ensures the proper coordination of equipment, materials, and resources, supports plant outages, facilitates planning meetings, and contributes to root cause failure analysis and continuous improvement of maintenance practices. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager. Essential Functions of the Job Lead the electrical maintenance planning process, including identifying safety requirements, planning work orders, managing the maintenance backlog, and scheduling maintenance work Enter requisitions for parts, labor, and services required for planned maintenance activities Utilize the CMMS to support the overall maintenance planning process Develop and maintain detailed job plans and standard job plans within the system Conduct post-job debriefs with maintenance mechanics and supervisors to gather feedback following job completion Responsibilities Apply in-depth knowledge of electrical equipment and components, including flow, temperature, and pressure instrumentation, as well as PLC and DCS control systems, electrical distribution systems, and motor controls Coordinate with Operations to ensure the delivery of equipment, materials, and kitted parts required to execute maintenance job plans Enter requisitions for parts, labor, and services required for planned maintenance work Utilize the CMMS to support the overall maintenance planning process Develop and maintain job plans and standard job plans within the CMMS Conduct post-job debriefs with maintenance mechanics and supervisors to gather feedback following job completion Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) activities as required Provide accurate documentation to support the bidding and planning of work Facilitate weekly maintenance planning and scheduling meetings Collaborate with management to align production plans with maintenance schedules Plan activities associated with scheduled plant outages to ensure optimal use of available resources Provide reports to management regarding maintenance activities as required Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required 3+ years of hands‑on industrial maintenance and manufacturing maintenance planning experience The ability to read and understand operating procedures, technical manuals and drawings General industrial parts, electrical, mechanical equipment understanding Any CMMS system experience preferred Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Excel Strong time management and organizational skills Detail‑oriented team player Enthusiastic, self‑starter, energetic, organized, and service minded Physical Demands Must wear and maintain company required Personal Protective Equipment including, but not limited to: FR pants/ long‑sleeve shirt, safety glasses, hard hat, safety‑toe boots, hearing protection, and gloves Physically able to perform the following job essential functions, inclusive of but not limited to: crouching, kneeling, bending, walking long distances, lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 50 pounds, work at heights, continuous work in confined spaces, ascend/ descend/ work from: stairs/ladders/scaffolding. Must have the ability to work continuously in an environment inclusive of but not limited to: dust, loud noise(s), walk on uneven or slippery surfaces, outdoors, heat/cold, poorly illuminated areas. What’s In It For You We offer competitive wages with overtime pay for any hours over 40 in a work week. Starting salary is based on candidate experience, education and market pay for the role in the region. As a team member at Verbio North America, you’ll also enjoy: Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, life insurance. Company paid short & long‑term disability coverage as well as AD&D. Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plans 10 paid holidays 15 days of paid vacation time 5 sick/personal days Automatic 5% employer contribution into a 401(k) account after 90 days. Career advancement and bonus opportunities Career Development: on‑the‑job training and skills development. About Us South Bend Ethanol, LLC , is the most recent plant acquisition. As a global leader in the renewable energy industry, this will be Verbio’s second US production facility following the successful commissioning of its Nevada, IA plant. The site will be developed over the next three years incorporating Verbio’s advanced engineering and operating technology practices. Verbio intends to expand and develop the plant into a modern biorefinery at an estimated total investment of $230 million. VERBIO Vereinigte BioEnergie AG (VERBIO AG) , with headquarters in Leipzig, Germany, is a leading independent manufacturer of biofuels and bioenergy in Germany and Europe. The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its locations in Germany, Poland, Hungary, India, USA and Canada producing biodiesel, bioethanol and biomethane (renewable natural gas), as well as feed, bio‑fertilizers and other high‑value by‑products for the nutrition, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, all on an industrial scale. VERBIO concentrates on the use of internally developed innovative and efficient energy‑saving production processes. With its innovative processes and highly efficient production plants, VERBIO is a technology leader in the biofuels market. In January 2018, VERBIO AG formed its US subsidiary, VERBIO North America (VNA), with headquarters in Livonia, Michigan, USA. VNA plans to build, own, operate, and finance biofuel facilities across the United States and Canada. Our Vision Energy production from renewable resources is the key component of the world’s future energy mix. Renewable raw materials have the potential to permanently replace fossil fuels and simultaneously solve the problem of surplus agricultural production in North America and elsewhere. It is VERBIO’s goal to be a leader in 21st century alternative green energy solutions. As we consolidate and expand our position as one of the world’s leading biofuels producers, we will leverage our technologies and the value of agriculture to create renewable and sustainable solutions globally, while pursing solid growth and responsible relationships with our stakeholders: farmers, customers, employees, shareholders, partners, researchers, consumers, governmental entities, and interest groups. Our Mission VERBIO North America is committed to the principle of sustainability and treats natural resources in a socially responsible and ethical manner. Using the latest technologies, developed in-house, we are creating sustainable alternatives for a world whose desire is to move away from fossil fuels. Our business model endeavors to ignite change and create platforms where the path to green energy is contagious. With our fuels cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to fossil fuels, we are showing the way forward in climate protection. And with a vision for a greener future, we are building strong competence centers and competitive production facilities in different parts of the world, while our employees partner alongside farmers to safeguard the environment for current and future generations. Our Approach Be creative, innovative, ethical, and fast in execution. Partner with agriculture to safeguard land and natural resources for future generations. Create enthusiasm around sustainability and renewable energy production. Empower employees to develop & execute upon big ideas. Be good citizens in our local & global communities. Never stop technological improvement. How to Apply If you meet the requirements of this opportunity and want to impact our mission, we encourage you to apply now. Please submit your application on our website at . A resume is required when applying, cover letters are optional and professional references may be requested later on in the hiring process. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a background check and drug test. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (I-9) upon hire. Verbio North America reserves the right to change job descriptions and wage scales at their discretion based on market and company conditions. Positions will be filled based upon experience, prior work history, education, and competency. Verbio North America is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in is application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s). Verbio North America is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Verbio North America makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. #J-18808-Ljbffr