Ultrapure Water (UPW) and Industrial Wastewater (IWT) Plant Mechanical Planner/Scheduler - Austin Industrial (Taylor, TX

Austin Careers • Taylor, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Guided by a belief in extensive data analysis and a commitment to collaborative global relationships, the Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) and Industrial Wastewater (IWT) team is responsible for providing continuous, safe and high quality utilities to our Fab. At our water and wastewater plants on the Samsung Austin Semiconductor campus, our Operations teams’ drive for sustainability and operational excellence is balanced by our need to adopt tomorrow’s technologies to ensure plant resilience, environmental stewardship, and the safety of our staff. The fundamental reason this classification exists is to plan and schedule work, processes, and materials, primarily through the use of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for water and wastewater plants and systems. The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for the effective execution of all maintenance work control processes. Performing in a lead capacity, incumbents are required to develop a safe, effective, and efficient work control plan through proper planning and scheduling of work for various crafts.

Requirements

• Applicants must be legally able to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa for this position.
• Safety, Environmental, and Quality Mindset
• Set-up of Clear Expectations, Work Scope and Time Management
• Organization and Attention to Detail (especially on SOPs)
• Risk Analysis and Management
• Data-driven Decision Making, with Pragmatic Problem Solving
• Collaborative Mindset for Stakeholder and Peer Engagement
• Drive for Continuous Learning and Improvement, exhibited through Curiosity
• Capabilities, limitations, and functions of computerized maintenance management systems.
• Computer literacy skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, and calendaring/organizer functions.
• Knowledge of mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, blueprints, and process control documents.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and repair procedures of industrial equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment facilities, systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of program driven maintenance practices associated with water and wastewater treatment facilities, systems, and equipment.
• Knowledge of best practice maintenance strategies (i.e., Reliability Centered Maintenance, Six Sigma, Maintenance Excellence, Condition Based Maintenance, etc.).
• Knowledge of theory and principles of electrical, electronic, pneumatics, hydraulics, and/or mechanical procedures, equipment and maintenance requirements.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment, and procedures used in the installation, maintenance, repair, alteration, replacement, fabrication and repair of industrial mechanical and electrical/electronic equipment.
• 2-year degree preferred, or commensurate 4-year work experience
• minimum 4+ years of experience as an industrial facilities planner/scheduler
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in Planning/Scheduling within a facilities environment
• Familiarity with Ultrapure Water and Industrial Wastewater technology (BIG PLUS)
• 4+ years of experience in a facilities environment
• Strong technical background – with particular ability to understand, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial process systems
• Computer ‑ Based Work & Technical Proficiency - The role involves extensive use of computers for data entry, documentation, analysis, and internal communication. Candidates must be comfortable and proficient in the full suite of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, etc.) and able to learn new office applications quickly.
• Familiarity with enterprise CMMS (Computer‑Aided Maintenance Management System) software and Confluence is required for daily task management, issue tracking, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manages work through a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or other work order system
• Prioritizes work through a defined protocol of process criticality and equipment redundancy
• Reviews work requests/orders for accuracy and clarity
• Reviews all planned work from assigned area and determines validity and accuracy of information and engages the appropriate resources to set a preliminary priority
• Obtains and organizes all information required for the work being performed. (i.e. drawings, vendor manuals, supplemental materials, special procedures, diagrams, etc.)
• Balances scheduled work orders with labor availability and skills
• Maintains and monitors backlog for adherence to industry standards
• Maintains and monitors a weekly schedule for crafts
• Prepares requisitions in the CMMS or other work order system to ensure materials, parts, labor and other charges are allocated to the appropriate work order
• Verifies all material, information, tools and labor are available prior to scheduling
• Works with warehouse staff to control spare part usage to maximize inventory control through regular turnover, without using critical spares for routine maintenance, and reducing maintenance costs
• Coordinates maintenance needs with operational functions to minimize downtime
• Estimates and defines requirements for total labor, materials, special tools, equipment, and skill sets, for all work including complex projects such as plant shutdown, plant improvement projects, etc.
• Implements and maintains a maintenance strategy plan for assigned work locations
• Prepares and presents comprehensive reports with recommendations or needed changes
• Establishes and maintains advanced work planning for capital improvement and job order contract projects
• Participates in redundancy and contingency planning for emergency situations
• Uses critical path methods and other planning methods to coordinate and optimizes work flow
• Assists with review of requests for proposal, contracts for maintenance, and similar documents for accuracy, approach, requirements, and recommends appropriate action
• Reviews, corrects, and confirms all CMMS or other work order system data
• Demonstrates superior seamless customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity.
• Completes other duties as assigned

Benefits

• We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.
• We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree