Maintenance Planner

Marcal Paper is searching for an experience Maintenance Planner!

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for the efficient planning and scheduling of preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities in a pulp and paper manufacturing facility. This role ensures that all maintenance work is well-coordinated, materials are available, and downtime is minimized to support safe and reliable plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed job plans for maintenance work, including labor, materials, tools, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Schedule and coordinate maintenance activities with operations, engineering, and other departments.
• Maintain and update the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to track work orders, equipment history, and maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with maintenance supervisors and technicians to improve job planning accuracy and efficiency.
• Order and manage spare parts and materials required for scheduled work.
• Analyze equipment performance and failure data to support reliability improvements.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors for outsourced maintenance services.
• Maintain a backlog of work orders prioritized by safety, operational impact, and asset criticality.
• Support turnaround and shutdown planning and execution.
• Ensure maintenance plans comply with safety, environmental, and operational standards.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's in Industrial Maintenance or Engineering preferred.
• 5 years of maintenance experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably in pulp and paper.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Proficient in CMMS software (SAP, Maximo, or similar).
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of maintenance planning best practices and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).

Working Conditions:

• Combination of office and plant floor environment.
• May require climbing stairs, standing for extended periods, and working in hot or noisy conditions.
• Must follow all plant safety and PPE requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000