Chevron-Renewable Energy Group

POSITION PURPOSE:

The purpose of this role is to maximize Chevron-Renewable Energy Group work force capabilities through prioritizing, planning and scoping of maintenance work orders at the Geismar facility. The (I&E) Maintenance Planner/Scheduler will assist in backlog reviews and prioritization activities with Production and Maintenance Supervision. The Planner/Scheduler will scope work orders to estimate cost, labor, materials, equipment, and special tool requirements to complete the job in a safe and cost-effective manner. This position is also responsible for ensuring the plant is maintained in a safe and clean condition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Key Accountabilities:

• Comply with the Maintenance Planner & Scheduler roles and responsibilities defined in the Chevron-Renewable Energy Group Geismar Work Management Process
• Backlog Management, including weekly and monthly backlog reviews, purging aged work orders are required by the Work Management Process to effectively manage maintenance work
• Chair and lead the weekly Backlog Management meeting
• Develop job steps for work to be performed including – resource requirements (crafts and durations), parts and materials, special tools and equipment, technical info/sketches/drawings, safety/environmental requirements, Management of Change (MOC) information and QA/QC needs
• Conversion of the output of maintenance program development to structured work templates
• Collaborate with Production and Maintenance personnel to ensure that all backlog work is appropriately prioritized, planned, scheduled, and executed
• Controlling work orders from the 'Approved' to ‘Ready to Schedule’ status
• Work closely with Maintenance Supervisor to level workforce requirements across the Geismar Facility
• Provide planning support during turnarounds as required
• Create PO requisitions for parts and external maintenance services as required.
• Determine the required parts on each work order in the backlog; verifying parts are available and ordering parts as necessary
• Provide time, resource and cost estimates for work to be performed.
• Order and kit materials for specific jobs as needed.
• Work with Operations to ensure equipment availability
• Participate in daily and weekly Maintenance and Operations planning
• Support Preventive Maintenance (PM) program
• Complete Monthly computer-based training
• Assist in the development and maintenance of cost forecasting and budgets
• Review completed PMs and update agreed changes to parts list and tasks
• Review Condition Based Monitoring task lists and update agreed changes
• Track and report of select Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Power User

Other frequent duties:

• Assist operations as needed
• Assist maintenance, engineering and operations management as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate attention to detail
• Ability to read and understand process flow sheets, P&IDs, specifications, and drawings
• Knowledge of common production equipment such as centrifugal compressors, reciprocating compressors, gearboxes, motors, electrical distribution systems, instrumentation systems and fixed equipment
• Knowledge of standard industrial safety procedures such as lock-out/tag-out, confined space entry, hot work permit, elevated work, blinding, isolations, purging, mobile equipment operation and permitting
• Knowledge of standard maintenance and repair procedures such as instrument calibrations, electrical testing and maintenance of motors, sub stations and electrical distribution equipment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly experienced with MS office products
• Works independently as well as lead/participate on teams
• Effectively manages multiple tasks under time and cost pressure; assigns appropriate priorities to competing interests; and achieves results with minimal supervision
• Awareness of new technical developments and ability of applying new knowledge to the processes in place at Chevron-Renewable Energy Group
• Advanced use of CMMS, specifically the ability to create WO’s, model WO’s, BOM’s, create/ modify assets, PM frequencies, etc.
• Work as a field coordinator, zone coordinator, or assist in a coordinator type role during Turnaround Execution
• Provide personal contact information on an as needed basis for official business purposes

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Required: High school diploma of equivalent

Education Preferred: Journeyman’s certificate or related technical diploma

Experience Required: A minimum of Five (5) years’ experience working in turnarounds, maintenance or equipment repair and a minimum of Two (2) years’ planning and scheduling experience in a maintenance, shutdown and/or project planning is required.

Experience Preferred: Demonstrated strengths in organizational, planning and resourcing skills with the ability to supervise craft crews.

Skills Required:

• Strong organization and people skills
• Strong computer and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• General knowledge of maintenance work processes
• Have a passion driving excellence
• Familiar with industrial plant equipment and specifications
• General knowledge of maintenance planning tools
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel
• Knowledge of maintenance management software (CMMS) such as Maximo, SAP, etc.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.