Description:

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Planner provides maintenance planning and analysis in accordance with the Asarco maintenance management procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ensures that all department work performed is planned in a safe manner and that all planned work meets or exceeds

MSHA/OSHA

standards. Ensures that all planning elements of the Asarco maintenance management procedures are fully implemented and functioning. Promotes and encourages teamwork and high performance standards throughout the department. Ensures that the daily and weekly maintenance schedule and backlog is communicated and coordinated with all those affected. Conducts the weekly operations and maintenance planning meeting. Assists in the development of long-range maintenance management schedules and budgets. Develops short-range maintenance schedules. Ensures compliance and implementation of short and long-range maintenance management schedules and budgets. Generates required maintenance performance reports. Communicates the key maintenance performance indicators as well as the company's KPIs. Orders all necessary parts and materials to complete the work plan. Ensures that all necessary parts are pre-positioned and/or delivered to the job site prior to commencement of the job. Generates a work plan, if necessary. Is the primary department interface with non-purchasing related issues with equipment manufacturers, vendors and contractors. Prepares forecasts for future maintenance activities on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis. In the absence of a general supervisor, will assist the supervisor in performing the scheduling duties. Works closely with the maintenance engineer, reliability and operations on maintenance improvement projects, modifications and upgrades. Ensures the accuracy of the maintenance and equipment database. This includes equipment history, work order discipline and accurate cost accounting. Works very closely with purchasing to ensure that the "right part is on site at the right time."

Requirements:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must have good computer skills with MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Project. Knowledge of Ellipse or SAP software preferred. Must be able to manage time effectively and set priorities. Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks. Strong organizational skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong problem-solving skills.