Maintenance Planner New

Maintenance Planner

Permanent

Location: Swords, Co.Dublin

The Maintenance Planner will be responsible for developing, implementing and owning the master maintenance schedule for the site.

Position Description:

• Reporting to the Maintenance Team Lead, key responsibilities will include:
• Maximising plant efficiency and utilisation with effective planning of maintenance activities and resources across the site.
• Maintaining a thorough knowledge of short- and long-term business priorities and objectives through regular communication with other functions.
• Drive the preventative maintenance strategy on site
• Providing updates on a regular basis to functional managers on schedule adherence.
• Reviewing major work requests including clarification of originator’s intents and assign appropriate priority to facilitate. Maximising plant efficiency and utilisation with strategic planning of activities and resources.
• Leading and co-ordinating major overhauls and shutdowns
• Ensuring activities are completed in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Measure and report on KPIs and identify improvements and prepare specific actions
• Set up and management of services contracts with vendors.
• Champion the use of OPEX tools in relation to Maintenance initiatives
• Providing input and guidance into asset management budgets.
• Developing, planning and scheduling best practices and training documents – training others on techniques, systems and procedures as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• At minimum a Level 7 Engineering qualification or equivalent, a Level 8 Qualification is preferable.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in the area of maintenance / operation of process and utilities equipment.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in planning and scheduling of maintenance / engineering activities.
• Safety first mentality.
• Knowledge of maintenance best practices and experience of establishing or optimising programs.
• Excellent organising and planning skills.
• Experience of aligning Manufacturing Schedules with Maintenance Schedules.
• Experience of developing and following up on contracts with outside vendors.
• Working knowledge of Maximo or other CMMS system such as SAP or PEMAC.
• Excellent Communication / Presentation skills. Proven success working in a team environment with flexibility to react to changing business needs.

Other Benefits Include:

• Excellent opportunities for career enhancement and personal development.
• Competitive base salary.
• Annual bonus linked to business results .
• A well-established further education program.
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare.