Arp Planner

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The Maintenance Planner is responsible for improving workforce safety, productivity and work quality. It is accountable for managing and planning shop non-emergency work orders for equipment to maximize reliability, optimize maintenance costs, and reduce equipment downtime. This position coordinates with operating and maintenance personnel to determine and plan maintenance work including preventative, predictive, and scheduled corrective maintenance as well as pending work from emergencies and projects to improve equipment reliability.

This position works with and supports the ERP-Equipment Reliability Process and is the system manager of the Computerized Maintenance Management (CMM) system for the assigned area.

Qualifications for this position include a working knowledge of heavy manufacturing with a target of five years hands-on experience in lesser positions or equivalent experience. A post-secondary education in administration, engineering or a technical college diploma in an electrical or mechanical discipline is desired. The incumbent must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, be a fast-learner, have the ability to work independently, perform and prioritize a variety of tasks with minimum supervision and must be proficient with computers and databases.

• This position is primarily responsible for planning and coordinating proactive maintenance activities of equipment. Providing technical assistance and maintenance expertise to the Monroe Mill. The ERP Planner reports directly to the Area Lead Maintenance Facilitator and works closely with operating and maintenance departments.
• This position will maximize the reliability of the equipment using a formal, systematic/analytical approach to planning and scheduling maintenance activities for scheduled outages. Participate and facilitate down day, outage and weekly planning meetings. Participate in projects and maintenance activities that will improve the reliability of the equipment.
• This position will be responsible for building detailed job plans, managing work orders and backlog for planned work and will ensure the proper data management of the maintenance related software systems. Work order plans will be developed with all predictive technologies in conjunction with mill operating and maintenance departments.
• Due to close contact with operating management and personnel, outside contractors and vendors, this position requires the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of personalities and interests. The incumbent must manage the interests of all parties in creating and modifying work procedures and equipment.
• The incumbent will work within the Gerdau Business System to monitor and manage performance. Key indicators will be developed in support of ERP assessment. Will participate, organize and conduct training programs for the maintenance personnel regarding new operating equipment, software, methodologies and procedures.
• Due to the nature of manufacturing operations the incumbent will be required to work on regularly scheduled shutdown and must have high availability depending on the requirement of the operation or project being managed.
• Responsible for staying abreast of current technology and recommending changes to effect continual improvement of production processes. The incumbent should also possess a broad knowledge of maintenance concepts, and techniques.
• Will be required to manage other special projects as assigned.
• Participate in major failure incident investigations in area of responsibility.
• Conduct routine safety and preventative maintenance activities including inspections, audits, employee contacts and visibility tours.
• Ensure that safety rules and requirements are being followed in all work areas.
• Maintain…