Role OverviewThe Maintenance Planner plays a key role in supporting maintenance operations within a chemical manufacturing plant. This 100% onsite position requires daily field presence to scope work, gather essential data, and develop comprehensive, high-quality maintenance job packages. The planner ensures maintenance teams have all necessary resources—information, materials, and documentation—to execute work safely, efficiently, and on schedule.Primary ResponsibilitiesReview, prioritize, and manage the daily planner queue for new and scheduled maintenance work orders.Conduct field walkdowns to assess jobs firsthand—gathering technical data, taking photos, and confirming job scope and site conditions.Develop detailed job plans in SAP, including:Creating, maintaining, and tracking work orders and tasksAdding supporting documentation, step-by-step procedures, and reference photosIdentifying, specifying, and ordering all required parts, tools, and materialsBuild and release complete, well-documented job packages to the Scheduling Team once all materials are available.Participate in bi-weekly backlog meetings with Operations to align maintenance activities, review upcoming priorities, and ensure focus on work due in the next 2–3 months.Collaborate closely with the Maintenance Activity Coordinator (MAC) on pit stops, shutdowns, and targeted maintenance events.Support the tracking of key planning KPIs and ensure alignment with plant reliability goals and schedules.Top Required QualificationsExperience with SAP (job creation, job planning, materials procurement)Proven background in chemical or oil manufacturing.Solid mechanical aptitude, including practical knowledge of pumps, piping, vessels, and rotating/fixed equipment.Physical & Environmental RequirementsRegular fieldwork: walking, climbing stairs/ladders, working outdoors in changing weather conditionsMust be comfortable navigating and working within an active chemical plant environmentOnsite transportation via golf cart providedNo TWIC card requiredPPE & Safety RequirementsStandard site-issued PPE:Fire-resistant (FR) clothing (provided by the site)Hard hatHearing protectionSteel-toed boots (candidate provides their own)Harness training not typically required; occasional elevated work evaluations may be necessary, with drone inspection alternatives available.Soft Skills & CollaborationExcellent written and verbal communication skills required to proactively coordinate with:Operations Focal Points for work alignment and priority settingMaintenance Activity Coordinator (MAC) for event planningPeer planners and technical experts during walkdowns and job reviewsMust demonstrate an organized approach and strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain alignment and clarity among cross-functional teams to ensure job plans are executed safely and efficiently.Relevant Equipment: Planning focuses on mechanical scopes including pumps, piping, vessels, and related plant infrastructure.