Maintenance Planner

Dow•Hahnville, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. About you and this role Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Planner in Hahnville, LA. As the Maintenance Planner, you will create job packages from the work order scope which contains all of the information regarding required labor material and services to ensure safe, effective and efficient execution of the work. This role requires broadened technical skills in analytical/scientific methods or operational processes to perform a defined array of activities. You may act as an informal resource for team members with less experience.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
2 or more years of industrial maintenance experience.
Able to pass pre-employment testing, drug screening, and background check.
Able to work in a smoke-free and drug-free work environment.
Current, valid US driver's license.
Proficiency in SAP.
Overtime and call-outs will be required after-hours (nights, weekends and holidays), depending on work to be done.
Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser).
A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations: Lift, push, and pull up to 55 lbs.
Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting
Stand 50% of the time.
Walk for extended periods of time
Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
Work in tight and closed in spaces.
Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator.
Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
Work in an area with hazardous materials.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a Planner role.
Previous experience working in a chemical plant production facility
Mechanical aptitude.
Maintenance or craft experience.
Technical & Digital Proficiency: Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) with strong overall computer skills to effectively perform job responsibilities.
Communication & Interpersonal Effectiveness: Strong written, verbal, listening, and reading comprehension skills with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse workforce across the site.
Problem Solving, Decision Making & Troubleshooting: Demonstrates sound judgment, strong troubleshooting abilities, and effective decision‑making skills while appropriately prioritizing work.
Organization, Time Management & Multitasking: Effectively manages multiple competing priorities with strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
Leadership, Independence & Safety Focus: Leads through influence with a strong work ethic; able to work independently with minimal supervision in an empowered team environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety.

Responsibilities

Uses feedback from the person doing the work to optimize the work plans.
Carries out field checks and field visits, when needed to complete job plans.
Identifies task activities necessary to execute job plan and identifies materials/tools/equipment required to perform tasks.
Identifies/solicits safety information and requirements necessary to safely perform tasks.
Supports Maintenance Procedure Use Policy by ensuring all job packages include a procedure or the task is on the Procedure Exemption list before the job package is released.
Checks that all Maintenance Procedures include a hazard assessment.
Serves as a technical resource during procedure creation and review, as needed.
Creates, develops, changes, updates job procedures and checklists, and initiates procedure Management of Change (MOC), as required.
Prepare job packet in SAP to include Labor, tools, equip., materials, & services needed to complete job.
Identify task activities necessary to execute job plan.
Record tasks and information within the work order.
Make cost a consideration in planning.
Work injury and accident free.
Complete all required training for department, the discipline, and St. Charles Operations.

Benefits

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only). Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)