Planner

Pay Band: M   

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.   

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.  

What you will do:

• Daily planning activities require problem-solving skills to address equipment repair methods, material requirements, cost estimating and time estimating to complete requested work--long term outage planning requires ability to use Microsoft Project and skills to plan, estimate, coordinate, and resolve problems associated with outages
• Actively support safety processes and encourage subordinates support; participates in the process of identifying and selecting appropriate safety precautions, instructions, and required protective gear; ensure compliance with company Safety policies and procedures
• Consult with Safety personnel, Maintenance Engineers, Project Engineers, or other specialists as required in the event that expert or specialized advice as required in the event expert or specialized advice is needed (tie off points, lifting plans, etc.)
• Keep work areas in compliance with all applicable company, state, federal policies and procedures
• Ensure all MSDS sheets are readily available and all new chemicals or products are processed through chemical approval process
• Ensure that all personnel coming in to the work area have the proper training
• Act as the principal contact and liaison for all maintenance work
• Receive all work orders from the Maintenance Coordinator
• Screen each work order to see that it has been properly filled out, is clearly defined, and is realistic in scope
• Plan maintenance Work Orders by analyzing basic job steps, determining their relative sequence and identifying parts, materials, special tooling, skills, and personnel requirements for each step
• Obtain maintenance manuals and drawings, as needed
• Estimate total cost of each Work Order and task in terms of required direct labor and material
• Order necessary material from the warehouse and verify availability via the Advantis System
• Work with the Materials Department to procure those parts and materials that are out-of-stock
• Issue requisitions for non-warehouse stock materials and special tools
• Monitor delivery of these items and works with Material Department to expedite, if necessary
• Prepare masterwork orders for preventive maintenance jobs and standing work orders for selected repetitive jobs not included in the PM program
• Maintain backlog files of Work Orders awaiting scheduling in accordance with priority limits
• Review weekly backlog report
• Develop a Maintenance Work Schedule for the following day
• Develop a list of jobs from the backlog for the weekly schedule
• Meet the deadlines established by the Requesting Department and maintain preventive maintenance schedules in selection of jobs for weekly schedule
• Participate in the process of identifying and selecting appropriate safety precautions, instructions, and required protective gear, although ultimate responsibility for this remains with the Maintenance Supervisor and the individual assigned to the task
• Attend the Daily Schedule Meeting for scheduling the following days work
• Finalize schedules, ensuring that the work scheduled balances with the hours available
• Coordinate assistance from associated crafts and performs other coordination activities necessary for the orderly and efficient implementation of the scheduled jobs by the supervisor and colleagues
• Deliver the Daily Work Order Plan together with the hard copy of Work Orders including job packages each day to the supervisor to discusses any special instructions or considerations to be observed in job follow through
• Carefully review completed daily work plans and update job plans then enter actual work completed into work order history detailed by the Supervisor
• Comply with all corporate and local protocol when planning work orders and developing requisitions
• Monitor costs on work orders and purchase orders to assure compliance with departmental budgeting
• Monitor Departmental Maintenance cost, T/S cost, Purchase Order cost to ensure expenditures are within Departmental guidelines
• Comply with corporate and protocol spending controls
• Recommend expenditures for daily repair activities, long-term outage planning, budgeting process, and capital expenditures
• Share in making decisions in the areas of scheduling work and changing departmental procedures

What you will bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) 
• Successful completion of Planner Assessment (Internal candidates)
• 5 years of experience in Mechanical or I E work (prefer mechanical or I E experience in a chemical plant or mine)
• Technical degree or trade school certification is desirable
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential
• Knowledge of the Advantis planner level system, equipment management system, materials management procedures, and purchasing procedures
• Ability to properly use parts books, manuals, blueprints, etc.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of all processing methods and equipment related to area of responsibility
• Proficiency in the use of various software products including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, project management, and CMMS Systems
• Ability to determine tasks, tasks sequencing, equipment capabilities, estimating man-hours for each task, material estimated and cost estimate for any maintenance activity in their area of responsibility

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.   

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.  

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien  

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