What are the responsibilities and job description for the Poromerics Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Planner-Newark, Delaware position at LAIRD R F PRODUCTS, INC.?
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Position Summary
The Electrical & Instrumentation Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and scheduling electrical and instrumentation maintenance, repair, and project activities. The role ensures work is properly scoped, resourced, documented, and executed safely to maximize equipment reliability and plant productivity. This position is on call after hours and weekends as outlined by the Maintenance Front Line On-Call schedule calendar supporting area breakdowns and emergencies.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Work Schedule:
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Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page .
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At Qnity, we're more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries - we're a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.
Position Summary
The Electrical & Instrumentation Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and scheduling electrical and instrumentation maintenance, repair, and project activities. The role ensures work is properly scoped, resourced, documented, and executed safely to maximize equipment reliability and plant productivity. This position is on call after hours and weekends as outlined by the Maintenance Front Line On-Call schedule calendar supporting area breakdowns and emergencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Embrace and role model Qnity Core Values
- Plan and prepare preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance work for electrical and instrumentation systems.
- Develop detailed job plans, work packages, labor estimates, and schedules.
- Review work requests, verify field requirements, and define job scope.
- Identify and procure materials, spare parts, special tools, and contractor services required for execution.
- Coordinate maintenance activities with operations, maintenance supervisors, contractors, and engineering teams.
- Maintain and update maintenance management systems (SAP, CMMS, or equivalent).
- Support shutdowns, turnarounds, outages, and capital projects.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Analyze completed work and update job plans for continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics, or related field.
- 3-7 years of industrial maintenance, electrical, instrumentation, or planning experience.
- Knowledge of:
- Electrical distribution systems
- Motors, drives, MCCs, and switchgear
- PLCs, DCS, and process control systems
- Instrument calibration and troubleshooting
- Preventive and predictive maintenance practices
- Experience with CMMS/SAP systems.
- Ability to read P&IDs, electrical drawings, loop diagrams, and technical specifications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong planning and organizational abilities.
- Project coordination and contractor management experience.
- Cost estimation and budgeting skills.
- Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of industrial safety standards such as NFPA, OSHA, and lockout/tagout procedures.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Schedule compliance
- Planned vs. unplanned work ratio
- Equipment reliability and uptime
- Maintenance backlog management
- Safety performance
- Labor productivity and cost control
Work Schedule:
- Hours per Day: 10 hours
- Days per Week: 4 Days
- Hours per Week: 40 hours
- Time: 6:00 AM - 4:30PM
- Overtime Required: Yes, periodically
Join our Talent Community to stay connected with us!
Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information .
Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page .
We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance our recruitment process.