Maintenance Scheduler

Methanex • Geismar, LA

2d

About The Position

On a day-to-day basis, coordinates the scheduling of Maintenance work in conjunction with Maintenance Supervisors, Technicians, the Operations Department and any other relevant stakeholders. Assists with the development and coordination of scheduling for turnaround activities and execution. Provides general assistance to the Maintenance department with the use and development of the Methanex USA Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maximo) and the maintenance planning function.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years in a similar maintenance scheduling role.
• Good understanding of chemical processes and process equipment.
• Experience in working with turnaround schedules.
• Previous experience in vendor coordination.
• Expert user of Microsoft Office products.
• Experienced user of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems. Previous Maximo use would be an advantage. Demonstrated knowledge of equipment criticality setting and proper use of relevant data.
• Previous relevant maintenance experience.
• Able to set and meet deadlines which can arise at short notice.
• Aware of the need to maintain customer / supplier relationships both internally and externally.
• Previous experience working in an industrial maintenance environment.
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide cross section of people.
• Familiarity with work scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, IBM Maximo Scheduler, AKWIRE, or Primavera (P6).
• Familiarity with “Business Intelligence” tools and reporting systems.
• Experienced with Industrial Maintenance practices and systems.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant industrial trade certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops short term (daily and weekly) maintenance schedules in conjunction with all relevant stakeholders.
• Schedules the resources required for the successful execution of maintenance work.
• Coordinates regular review meetings to ensure there is common understanding and acceptance for planned Maintenance schedules.
• Ensures maintenance schedules are communicated to all relevant stakeholders.
• Monitors schedule compliance and adjust as necessary. Ensure any changes are appropriately communicated.
• Manages the use and development of Maintenance scheduling tools to ensure the process is as efficient and accurate as possible.
• Assists with development of Primavera (P6) Schedule for Turnaround activities.
• Updates schedules as necessary throughout execution.
• Tracks the availability of Maintenance staff, contractors, and any other critical resources.
• Ensures Maintenance supervisors are aware of the resources required to carry out the planned maintenance work program.
• Advises maintenance supervisors where there may be a mismatch between planned work and available resources.
• Monitors any change in resource availability and adjust schedule accordingly. Ensures any changes are appropriately communicated.
• In collaboration with Purchasing, coordinates outside vendor support on relevant PM work as required.
• Works with the Production Coordinators to ensure plant equipment is available as necessary to complete the designated maintenance schedule.
• Tracks any changes to nominated plant availability and adjusts the schedule as necessary. Ensures any changes are appropriately communicated.
• Ensures any plant outages for maintenance work are optimized so that all relevant work is identified and completed during a minimum number of events.
• Develops systems to monitor and record compliance with the planned schedule.
• Produces both routine and exception reports covering maintenance scheduling issues.
• Reports schedule compliance issues to Maintenance management. Work with affected parties to resolve.
• Helps produce KPI reports as required and directed by Maintenance leadership/management.
• Updates the CMMS database with changes identified by system users or as a result of plant modifications.
• Reviews the CMMS database to ensure that it is complete and accurate. Updates where necessary.
• Identifies opportunities to extend the coverage of the CMMS database.
• Ensures links between the CMMS and other external systems are maintained.
• Maintains familiarity with all available CMMS functions and identifies opportunities for the Maintenance dept. to extend its use of the system.
• Acts as a CMMS Subject Matter Expert for the purposes of continuous improvement and testing.
• Manages Maximo labor database, adding new technicians when/as required (to allow time to be charged to work orders).
• Assists with the development of plans, cost estimates and schedules for Maintenance projects and Turnarounds.
• Works closely with the planners in job plan development.
• Assists with the operation of day-to-day Maintenance work control and management systems.
• Develops detailed work schedules in MS Project, or other systems (ex Primavera) for significant maintenance tasks or projects.
• Contributes to the organizational vision of Global Methanol Leadership and, as a team member, demonstrates the core values of integrity, trust, respect and professionalism.
• Conducts all business in a manner which supports the Responsible Care® ethic.
• Networks with other Methanex sites to the mutual benefit of all sites.
• Responsible for ensuring awareness of all controlled documents relating to this position as per Document Awareness Report from Document Management Database.
• Participates in local and global teams to execute specific projects, or to foster and develop the corporate use of CMMS’s.
• Contributes to the ‘operational excellence’ for Methanex USA as an effective member of the Maintenance department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED