What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Planner position at Ecovyst, Inc.?
Ecovyst is a materials science, catalyst, and services company dedicated to creating innovative technologies that play a critical role in supporting ecological health and help our customers solve complex challenges.
Our cutting-edge solutions span across two industry-leading businesses, Ecoservices and Advanced Materials and Catalyst.
The Maintenance Planner is responsible for coordinating all planning and scheduling functions within the Sulfuric Acid Maintenance Department. The Planner evaluates material requirements, collaborates with vendors & contractors, the warehouse to obtain necessary materials, and schedule the jobs based on schedule saturation.
What you will be doing
Our cutting-edge solutions span across two industry-leading businesses, Ecoservices and Advanced Materials and Catalyst.
- Ecoservices is dedicated to services that have a positive impact on our planet. Our Ecoservices business provides specialty grade high purity virgin sulfuric acid for a number of diverse and growing end uses.
- Advanced Materials and Catalyst Technologies specializes in silica supports and catalysts. This business allows us to develop innovative technologies that enable our customers and value chain partners to create sustainable products.
- Competitive pay
- Full benefit package
- 401k matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
The Maintenance Planner is responsible for coordinating all planning and scheduling functions within the Sulfuric Acid Maintenance Department. The Planner evaluates material requirements, collaborates with vendors & contractors, the warehouse to obtain necessary materials, and schedule the jobs based on schedule saturation.
What you will be doing
- Plan and schedule maintenance & contractor work to optimize contractor resource utilization.
- Identify, plan, and procure materials and equipment for maintenance, turnarounds, and minor capital work orders.
- Secure necessary resources, including personnel, materials, and external expertise, to maximize efficiency and minimize reliability costs.
- Collaborate with operations and staff to define task requirements and work order logic for scheduling
- Support departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to maintenance planning and scheduling
- Generate required reports for daily execution updates and progress tracking
- Implement cost-effective planning practices to ensure the department meets budgetary goals.
- Develop detailed work plans to enhance job execution and quality.
- Support reliability initiatives to improve operational performance.
- Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED.
- Preferred: Associate or bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of 8 years of plant maintenance experience, with extensive hands-on knowledge of mechanical and civil work.
- At least 3 years of maintenance planning experience, preferably with CMMS systems like Maximo or SAP.
- Minimum of 3 years of construction planning experience, including knowledge of excavation and concrete work.
- Proficiency in reading isometric drawings and P&IDs.
- Prior experience in maintenance planning is highly preferred.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety.
- Self-motivated, highly skilled team player.
- Results driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple work orders and respond to plant needs effectively.
- Ability to forecast risks, activities, and costs.
- Strong computer skills with in-depth knowledge of CMMS software.
