Now hiring! Maintenance Planner

 

Seneca, SC. (Onsite)

 

We are looking for a Maintenance Planner to join our Catalyst team in Seneca, SC.

 

Come create chemistry with us!

 

BASF’s Catalysts division is the global market leader in catalyst technologies. The division develops and produces mobile emissions catalysts as well as process catalysts and offers precious metals trading, recycling and related products and services.

 

We are seeking a professional like you to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, application of standards and coordinating services of planned maintenance and construction jobs in order to minimize costs and production downtime by the proper use of craft manpower, materials and services. You will determine manpower required for construction, major maintenance and routine maintenance projects to properly utilize the manning in assigned areas. You will also plan major plant turnarounds and promote effective planning and scheduling techniques.

As a Maintenance Planner, you create chemistry by...

• Developing and optimizing maintenance schedules based on operational priorities.
• Collaborating with the Maintenance Supervisor and Coordinator to plan and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance, minimizing operational disruptions.
• Estimating required time and resources for each maintenance task.
• Monitoring spare parts inventory to ensure availability for routine and emergency maintenance.
• Creating detailed job plans with input from the maintenance team.
• Using SAP to record, track, and analyze maintenance activities.
• Coordinating with vendors and suppliers for procurement of tools, equipment, and parts.
• Reviewing and clarifying maintenance and engineering work requests; contacting originators for additional information as needed.
• Managing and prioritizing the backlog of unplanned work, grouping related tasks and ensuring proper planning.
• Serving as the subject matter expert for materials required for planned jobs, conducting field walk-downs to define scope and requirements.
• Expediting materials for emergency work when necessary.
• Reviewing planned jobs with Maintenance Supervision and facilitating meetings with maintenance and production personnel as required.

If you...

• Hold a HS Diploma or GED, and have a technical degree or certification (preferred but not required).
• Possess 3-5 years of mechanical, industrial, or chemical experience.
• Have analytical and strong communication skills.
• Have strong work management and strong problem-solving skills.
• Have strong computer skills and a keen attention to detail (SAP knowledge preferred but not required).
• Have the ability to write job plans, read blueprints, and drawings.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

 

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

 

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

Privacy statement

 

BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact Careers.NorthAmerica@basf.com to report fraud.

Equal employment opportunities

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.