Location:
Axis (Mobile), AL, US
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Employment Type: Regular
Category: Maintenance
Posting Date: Jul 2, 2026
Job Summary
Devises plans and programs for routine preventative maintenance and scheduled turnaround events at a plant or production facility. Accurately defines and estimates required work requests and maintains a consistent tracking system for work orders. Develops inspection and survey procedures to ensure an effective preventative maintenance system. Works closely with technicians, engineers, operations, and managers to establish a schedule of proactive maintenance activities during appropriate downtime. Utilizes planning and scheduling methods to ensure the most effective and least disruptive maintenance possible. Typically uses a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking and planning maintenance. Monitors spare parts inventory to ensure availability of required parts. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role.
Responsible for supporting the planning and scheduling of plant maintenance activities for maximum utilization of equipment and resources. Purchases and maintains MRO / Maintenance inventories and manages spare parts program. Manages CMMS and acts as subject matter expert for the site.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities with % Breakdown:
Utilizes CMMS to plan/schedule maintenance work for minimum downtime and maximum productivity.
Executes all maintenance requisitioning of equipment/parts; monitors status of materials and contract services.
Manages spare parts program; including identification of critical inventory, optimal stock levels, min/max levels and obsolete parts Provides reports on department KPIS as identified and analyzes data for improvement
Ensures compliance of planned jobs with Process Safety Management (PSM), safety and environmental requirements
Reviews work orders for accuracy and clarity: clear scope of work, correct equipment identification, realistic lead times and completion dates; discusses details with originator of the work order.
Defines scope of work to include; labor, material, and contractor services and provides total cost estimates
Verifies all material, information, tools and labor are available prior to scheduling
Coordinates contractor services as needed
Leads the scheduling meeting with operations to finalize priority of work orders, optimum downtime windows, and necessary lead times.
Identifies potential constraints that could impact the schedule and recommends corrective action.
Finalizes the maintenance resource schedule based on agreed plan with production.
Communicates schedule to all resources: maintenance, operations, contractor services and engineering.
Provides daily updates to the schedule showing work completed, rescheduled or cancelled.
Maintains comprehensive PM plans in CMMS; ensures PM routines are updated as needed
Prepares work order kits for planned jobs.
Participates in project teams to replace, upgrade or expand plant equipment
Supports BBS process by performing observations.
Supports Loss Control policy, AIMS, ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 management systems
Minimum Qualifications and Education Required
Min. Yrs. Experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment or chemical plant.
Familiarity with a maintenance environment with a focus on material and purchasing. scheduling changes etc.
Prior experience with MS office.
Education and area of focus
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred. High School Diploma required and/or a certification in maintenance in lieu of a degree.
Certifications/Trainings
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification preferred.
Competencies -Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Complies with all external regulatory requirements, industry best practices and internal policies.
Available to support continuous plant operations as needed.
Ability to wear personnel protective equipment such as respirators
Knowledge of production processes and equipment; mechanical background preferred
Knowledge of maintenance processes; work order system, planning/scheduling and storeroom.
Strong communication and organization skills
Proficient in MS office and CMMSInitiative and self-starter.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of plant, technical and management personnel.
Basic computer skills (email, MS Office)
Experience with SAP and Primavera preferred.
HSEQ responsibilities include but are not restricted to the following:
Responsible for following all AIMS HESQ policies & practices (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001)
HES Requirement – All Jobs
Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements
Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.)
Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Position is based in manufacturing facility with all inherent risks. Will work with operators, managers and site champions to accomplish goals. On occasion must lift up to 50 pounds and climb ladders. Expected to be present in the field. Will be expected to flex schedule at times to spend ample time with all shifts. Must be capable of entering confined spaces and occasionally expected to use tools such as valve wrenches.
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