Maintenance Planning Specialist

Skills

• Comprehensive technical understanding of maintenance processes, equipment functionality, and industry best work practices, ensuring high standards of operational efficiency and safety.
• Exceptional capability to develop, write, organize, and continuously revise detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring clarity and compliance with industry and company standards.
• Strong organizational skills combined with meticulous attention to detail for document control and maintaining disciplined clerical processes essential for effective maintenance documentation management.
• Proven ability to facilitate thorough risk assessments, translating operational feedback into well-defined procedural policies that enhance safety and effectiveness.
• Skilled in coordinating and delivering training programs, clearly communicating expectations to maintenance teams and contractors, fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence.
• Ability to engage and collaborate effectively across multiple departments, including Maintenance, Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), Engineering, and site management, promoting integrated and consistent work practices.
• Excellent communication skills enabling clear transmissions of complex technical information and fostering cooperative working relationships within diverse teams.
• Proficient in using modern document management systems and tools for maintaining and tracking SOPs and other critical maintenance documents.

Purpose and Mission

• Under the general direction of the maintenance leadership, this role is pivotal in supporting the ongoing adherence to Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) standards within maintenance operations. The position primarily focuses on the meticulous creation, governance, and maintenance of SOPs and related controlled documentation to ensure operational safety and efficiency.
• It serves as the key resource in orienting contractors regarding site-specific safety requirements and operational protocols, ensuring seamless integration into maintenance activities.
• The role includes identifying equipment lockout needs, documenting risk assessments, and coordinating comprehensive training programs that reinforce safe work practices in alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Through strong organizational skills and technical expertise, the position contributes significantly to nurturing a safety-first culture, reducing risks, and enabling consistent, high-quality maintenance operations.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

Previous Experience & Qualifications/Education

• Possession of a High School Diploma or GED is mandatory, accompanied by a four-year degree in a relevant field such as maintenance management, safety engineering, environmental science, technical writing, or equivalent job-related experience.
• Strong preference for candidates with hands-on experience in maintenance environments, safety compliance, environmental management, or technical documentation roles within manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Certification such as OSHA 30 Hour or equivalent occupational health and safety training is highly desirable, reflecting a commitment to maintaining high safety standards.
• Demonstrated experience in creating and managing SOPs, facilitating risk assessments, and coordinating training programs, emphasizing a track record of supporting SHE initiatives.
• Familiarity with industry-standard document control systems and software tools for documentation management and training coordination.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical information to diverse audiences.