Maintenance Coordinator

The Maintenance Coordinator ensures that the tasks required to repair and maintain the equipment used in the production process are performed efficiently and in a cost-effective manner.  He or she plays a key role in maximizing equipment reliability and uptime. 

Essential Duties:  

• Plan and schedule routine and planned maintenance work; lead response to unplanned or emergency repairs.
• Ensure that the parts, tools, labor, and other resources required to complete maintenance tasks are available when needed. 
• Work with the corporate turnaround manager to plan maintenance shutdowns and turnarounds. 
• Maintain the site’s PM program for all new and existing equipment.
• Generate purchase orders for goods and services required for the operation of the maintenance department.
• Collaborate with Orion procurement representatives to ensure the proper procedures are followed for acquisition of services and materials and documented accordingly.
• Ensure that contractors comply with permitting and site EHS policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement with respect to KPIs; stay informed of changes in technology, evaluate new products and processes for their potential applicability to plant operations. 

Qualifications: 

• A high school diploma is required for this position.  A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is a plus.    
• For candidates with a high school diploma, this position requires at least five years of experience as a maintenance planner or scheduler at a chemical plant, refinery, mine, or heavy manufacturing.
• New graduates with an engineering degree who wish to move into a position as a reliability or project engineer will also be considered. 
• Familiarity with SAP procurement and scheduling modules, or the ability to become proficient in their use, is required. 
• The ability to build productive working relationships with technicians, vendors, production personnel, and corporate representatives is very important. 
• A solid understanding of pumps, hydraulic systems, blowers, refractories, electrical systems, and conveying equipment is essential for success in this role.

• Experience working in a union shop is plus.

EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.