Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Coosa Pines, Alabama, is seeking talent to fill the position of Maintenance Planner. This job is full time and onsite .

Job Title:    Maintenance Planner                                      

Supervisor's Title:    Maintenance Reliability Engineer     Salaried Direct/Indirect Reports:  0

Primary Purpose

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for all aspects of planning and scheduling including scoping of all maintenance work, evaluating quotes for work and equipment, implementing improvement of the asset management system, developing job packets, contractor selection, managing contract work, and actively participating in plant safety.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Safety
   1. Active participation in crew safety meetings, promoting engagement in the safety process, and ensuring the substance of the meetings.
   2. The safety goal is zero incidents (contractors included).
   3. Perform assigned 360 Risk Analysis Audits.
2. Environmental
   1. Work with Operations and Maintenance Coordinator to schedule and assign critical environmental PM jobs. (goal 100% compliance).
   2. Work with crew and contractors to ensure there are no environmental incidents associated with assigned work.
   3. Be vigilant and report any environmental issues found or reported.
   4. Work with operations to properly prioritize environmental issues.
3. Team Work
   1. Exhibit excellent cooperation with Maintenance Coordinators, Operations Coordinators, Contractors, and peers.
   2. Be a Team Leader and direct proper actions with contractors and crew.
   3. Serve as a temporary resource for coordinating peak activities as work load permits.
4. Crisis Management
   1. Actively participate in process equipment troubleshooting and failure analysis.
   2. Coordinate any maintenance contract work including evaluating and recommending appropriate contractor to perform needed work.
   3. Serve as a technical resource. Provide manuals, drawings, equipment files, etc. 
   4. Assist in “break in work.” (Planner will be involved if enough lead time exists to properly plan the job to the desired level)
5. Quality
   1. Set high standards and expectations with crew and contractors to deliver the highest quality work, minimize rework, and improve reliability.
   2. Determine and order appropriate materials and specify/provide proper tools, equipment, procedures for all work packages.
   3. Set high priority on quality related work orders.
   4. Generate job packets to the most reliable level for every job. The packet should be written so that the employee/contractor has the proper information to complete the job. The complexity of the packet also depends on the complexity of the work.
   5. Work with craftspeople, Maintenance Coordinators, and others as needed to improve work procedures.
   6. Enter PM feedback into the system.
   7. Post work order history in the CMMS system.
   8. Update BOM’s to accurately reflect equipment in the field.
6. Contract Coordination
   1. Minimize contractor work delays.
   2. Closely manage T&M contract work.
   3. Develop job scopes. Complexity of the scope will depend on the complexity of the work.
   4. Serve as a liaison between the Company and contractor to resolve issues and determine job status and completion and make sure contractors provide precision maintenance forms, return to service forms and other required documentation.
7. Planning and Scheduling
   1. Participate in weekly planning and scheduling meetings.
   2. Keep current with annual inspections to develop work scopes for the following outages.
   3. Develop job scope and/or process to be utilized to complete required job tasks to complete work order on time and budget.
   4. Evaluate contractor quotes and provide recommendation on contractor selection.
   5. Ensures, and if necessary, acquire, proper parts, tools, supplies and equipment are available before job is assigned.
   6. Generate stores pick list in support of planning work orders.
   7. Generate requisitions for non-stock items in support of planning work orders.
   8. Stage parts for maintenance jobs. (pre-kitting, hands on verification, directing stores on delivery, etc.)
   9. Prepare weekly forecast schedule for the areas.
   10. Develop shutdown timelines electronically using Microsoft Project.
   11. Prepare ATS forms as needed.
   12. Manage Work Order Backlog by priority.
8. Housekeeping
   1. Participate in required housekeeping audits.
   2. Ensure contractors work in a clean and respectful manner.
9. General Job Duties
   1. Manage major maintenance budgets, spending forecasting, mid month forecasting, accruals, and assist in development of major maintenance budgets.
   2. Participate in screening work requests.
   3. Update BOM for each equipment.
   4. Participates in employee performance evaluation including recommendations for employee discipline.
   5. Update drawings, parts list, job steps, enter work order history information into maintenance management system.

Knowledge and Experience 

• Five (5) or more years experience in maintenance preferably in a pulp/paper or industrial setting.
• Possess excellent teamwork and organizational skills.
• Excellent skills in written and oral communication.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think “outside the box”.
• Functional use of Microsoft Office and maintenance systems (CMMS SAP, Microsoft Project).
• Highly organized and uses efficient work methods.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and continue to develop knowledge and skills.                                        

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions). 

 
Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

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