Maintenance Planner

This job is located on Hemlock, MI At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology.
Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States.
HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.
Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable.
HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers.
In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.
We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry.
HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions.
The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels.
These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.
To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors.
Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus.
We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team.
At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.
High level summary of job The Maintenance Planner is responsible for giving Maintenance Trades a "head start" for executing maintenance work by planning maintenance work orders in the most cost effective, efficient manner adhering to regulatory and safety rules.
The Maintenance Planner develops a job execution strategy that includes labor, components/materials, equipment and tools to ensure maximum asset availability.
Each maintenance plan is devised using continuous improvement (e.
g.
past maintenance plans are captured via task lists, referenced, and adjusted to incorporate feedback/learnings).
The Maintenance Planner should have firsthand expertise in a maintenance trade and needs to have knowledge of a wide range of HSC's manufacturing processes and equipment.
Essential functions of the job Daily review of incoming work notifications/orders in the CMMS for assigned work centers for detailed scope, accuracy, timelines, etc to prioritize planning of maintenance requests.
Visit job site, confer with requestor/Maintenance Coordinator and other support needed to ensure understanding of the scope to create the best strategy to execute the maintenance.
Take measurements, prepare high level mark-ups and/or supporting information (sketches, digital photographs, manuals, etc.
) when complexity of the job warrants.
Create an effective job plan in the CMMS by determining resource requirements including what trades are required, labor hour estimates and special tools/equipment necessary to execute the work (i.
e.
aerial work platforms, scaffolding, ladders, etc.
).
Communicate any special safety/permit considerations (i.
e.
confined space, excavation, critical lift, etc.
) in the job plan.
After determining the materials needed for the jobs create stock reservations and/or purchase requisitions in the CMMS to procure components and materials.
Review work order feedback to create and modify task lists in the CMMS and incorporate improvements in future job plans that increase planning efficiency.
Additional Duties/Responsibilities Actively participate in the weekly scheduling meeting.
Review, plan, and approve new Long Term Maintenance Plan (PM’s) requests.
Collaborate regularly with the Skilled Trades teams, Maintenance Coordinators and Plant Engineering to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that improve planning effectiveness and maintenance efficiency (e.
g.
natural work group meetings & tailgate meetings).
Support Maintenance Planner Technical Leader in Capital Project planning, as needed.
Minimum Required Work Experience Journeyman status in an industrial skilled trade (Welder/Pipefitter) is preferred.
Practical knowledge in NDT methods (non-destructive testing) on piping/pressure vessels desired.
Minimum of 5 years working experience in industrial manufacturing plant environment, preferably Petro-Chem industry.
Previous experience planning and estimating maintenance in industrial manufacturing plant preferred.
Skills Demonstrated proficiency in SAP (Plant Maintenance module).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Optimizes work processes Problem-solving Situational Adaptability Strong organizational and planning skills Teamwork Time Management Must obtain formal Maintenance Planning & Scheduling training, as well MS Excel, CMMS and other job-related training courses.
Education Requirements Journeyman Certification Associate's or Bachelor's Degree; maintenance/skilled trades related field preferred.
Hiring Manager: Jim Delong HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at: 989.
301.
5333 or email your request to G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.
com