Maintenance Planner

About BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions

Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors, and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world. Protecting our elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions.

ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.

We are looking for a professional like you to join our team who can utilize their expertise in developing planned job packages for maintenance mechanical repair work and improvement project based on priorities established by the Maintenance Gatekeeper.

As a Maintenance Planner you will LEAD by……….

• Demonstrating an understanding of the strategic direction of the business and production and/or maintenance and work processes at the site
• Mastering the ever-changing priorities of the site related to production equipment.
• Improving work force productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of manpower, parts and material, and equipment access
• Managing unplanned work orders; generating job plans including labor, material, equipment, and services; creating job packets for field execution; and continually improving job plans via updates based upon feedback.
• Collaborating with the Maintenance Scheduler and the site Gatekeeper to execute highly developed job packages through internal and external maintenance resources.
• Utilizing Standard Work, you will continuously improve the planning process by developing and implementing efficient methods and strategies.
• Developing a deep understanding of the Site Manufacturing Process and the Maintenance Process
• Demonstrating accountability for your performance by being actively engaged in your professional development and Annual Goal/Objective Targets

Your elements for success……

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years relevant experience with exposure to Maintenance in a chemical manufacturing or closely related manufacturing environment OR Post-secondary education in a related discipline and 3 years relevant experience with exposure to Maintenance in a chemical manufacturing or closely related manufacturing environment.
• SAP experience with specific knowledge in the maintenance, storeroom, and purchasing modules.
• Detailed experience with rotating equipment, pneumatic systems, conveyors, hydraulic systems, and material moving systems is desirable.
• Maintenance planning and organizing skills, determine the degree of planning required.
• Proven ability to create, maintain data and use reporting features of office software programs.
• Demonstrated ability to meet multiple, concurrent deadlines with strong project management skills.
• Self-motivation and independent critical thinking with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Developing a Team first mindset and behaving in ways that inspire Team Success.

You @ BASF ECMS

At BASF ECMS you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life.

• Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
• Retirement Benefits with company contributions
• Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options
• Disability and Life Insurance Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Mentoring & Development Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Pet insurance

What are you waiting for? Click Apply now to BELONG@BASF!!

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 HR4U.US@basf-catalystsmetals.com to report fraud.

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $62,500 - $85,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.