Maintenance Planner - Huntsville, AL

Job description

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Description

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development.

And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine in 2020 as one of America’s Best Employers. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!

Maintenance Planner (2002025) – Huntsville, AL

Where the Chemistry Happens

We are seeking a professional like you to join our team.  In this role, you will be responsible for planning mechanical / electrical jobs to support the repair and maintenance of production manufacturing equipment.  This role requires your extensive understanding of equipment, the ability to understand equipment drawings, and the ability to understand complex electrical diagrams and troubleshoot issues.  You will also contribute a thorough understanding of job craft and skills required to plan a job, the ability to work independently to develop critical job plans, the ability to work with production associates to develop a job scope and coordinate work schedules, and experience of procuring equipment parts and services to complete necessary repairs to operations equipment.  You will communicate and negotiate work schedules with both internal (maintenance supervisors) and production customers, follow up with internal and production customers with changes to schedules, develop repetitive job plans, develop Bills of Materials, and assist in the development of Preventive Maintenance Plans for production equipment.  Additionally, you will assist in managing a maintenance budget by utilizing your keen attention to detail and good accounting and engineering practices.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Formula for Success

·  Your ability to work well in a team environment will be essential in your day-to-day work in this role.
·  Your communication skills will be vital to your customers, ensuring a thorough understanding of the job scope and maintenance plan required to achieve your customers’ goals for equipment availability.
·  Your vast knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment functionality will ensure successful job plans.
·  Your ability to source the right crafts and materials the first time will be crucial to supporting and ensuring you meet your maintenance and operations budget.
·  Your strong collaboration skills will help you to ensure a thriving team environment. Demonstrating your proficiency in Microsoft applications, you will create Gantt charts and shutdown schedules, Excel spreadsheets for data analysis, Word documents for developing job scopes and Power Point for meeting presentations. Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

BASF provides interesting and challenging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your job.