Maintenance Planner

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Are you a self-starter who possesses integrity and a willingness to learn and improve?   We are seeking a Maintenance Planner within our West Coast HYCO Regional Maintenance Organization.  This will be a Residence-based position in California with regional travel. 

   Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities for the Air Products California HYCO facilities with high standards for safety and quality of workmanship.  Review drawings, specifications, company standards, equipment manuals, etc. to determine scope of work.
• Tracking and providing updates on progress of day-to-day jobs on the daily maintenance schedule and will report status updates to the Maintenance Supervisor and Manager. 
• Assist in leading and participating in weekly/ monthly maintenance planning and backlog meetings with operations teams.
• Provide current updates on projected delivery times of parts on order to aid in the scheduling process.
• Be proficient in the use of SAP and Excel to be able to provide lists/spreadsheets for purchase order/cost tracking.
• Lead the planning and execution of smaller plant outages.
• The Maintenance Planner is expected to provide leadership and oversee contractors by job walkdowns, follow up through the process and verify the work is completed safely and with quality against expectation.
• Availability to take calls after hours and weekends to assist with coordinating maintenance technician emergency call outs as well as support in plant activities as needed.
• Interface with Materials Management and warehousing to perform components/parts requisitions, update spares information as needed, create parts list for job plans and stage purchased materials. 

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance planning and mechanical craft experience in a chemical plant or refinery environment required 
• Must have strong interpersonal, leadership and teamwork-oriented skills and be capable of interacting with a diverse team of people with various backgrounds and interests
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, especially Excel)
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering specifications, vendor/supplier documentation, piping and instrument diagrams, blueprints, drawings, and procedures
• SAP or similar CMMS experience
• Capable of making decisions, prioritize workload, and multi-task
• Drives responsibilities through to their completion with safety as priority
• Ability to travel 25-40% to Northern and Southern California sites

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to climb ladders and steps, get on scaffolding and wear PPE such as full body harness
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Elevated work required
• This is a safety sensitive position

Work Hours & Benefits:

Typical work week is 40 hours.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, retirement plans/401(k), and sick time. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment. 

In California, the expected pay range is $99,670-$149,450, plus Company bonus. This is the pay range that we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans bring to the table. As a Veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth. 

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.  
  
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).  You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.  

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