PLANNER-MAINTENANCE - Mechanical

We are seeking resumes for a Mechanical Maintenance Planner – Pulp in our Gladstone, VA facility.

Summary

Plans and schedules the execution of mechanical maintenance work orders and scheduled maintenance shutdowns including ordering parts and materials, scheduling mill manpower, managing contractor services, establishing time estimates, and detailing the chronology of events in Microsoft Project.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Procures maintenance materials and equipment and manages shipment and delivery of equipment sent to vendors for rebuilds and repairs. 
• Manages maintenance costs, communicates to management when costs may exceed budget, and provides justification when they do exceed budget.
• Active participant in a maintenance and production team responsible for maximizing equipment production and availability. 
• Schedules and leads maintenance shutdown planning meetings to meet the mill’s objectives. 
• Covers for area mechanical supervision during vacations and absences or when otherwise necessary
• Must be willing to put in the necessary time as maintenance needs require, report to the mill during unscheduled work hours to assist in the resolution of maintenance and production problems, and report to the mill on weekends on a periodic on-call schedule. 

Basic Qualifications 

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in industrial setting in paper and pulp related function.
• Flexibility in the work schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Must have strong demonstrated leadership skills and the proven ability to lead effective teams. 
• Problem solving skills and the ability to positively implement change. 
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are essential. 
• Strong computer skills required including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

• Minimum of five years of maintenance-related experience. 

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Must be Windows Operating Systems literate. Desktop and server.
• Veeam backup experience is a plus.
• Must have strong organizational skills to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests.
• Must have the ability to adapt to and work effectively and independently in a fast paced, multitasking environment.
• Must be able to evaluate and prioritize tasks for efficiency and completeness.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals throughout the company on departmental procedures, policies, and requests for information.

PAY & BENEFITS:

Starting salary range for position: $94,000-$120,000
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with company matching

Retirement Savings Plan

Educational Assistance Program

11 paid holidays

Vacation Time – 3 weeks

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)