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Maintenance Planner & Scheduler @ VMS

Houston, Texas, USOnsiteFull-time
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About this role

Your Role at a Glance

You'll play a vital role in our (department) team by:

• Develop and manage maintenance schedules for down days, outages, and routine tasks.

• Coordinate predictive and preventive maintenance activities.

• Plan and coordinate maintenance jobs and projects in collaboration with production and maintenance teams.

• Monitor SAP and CMMS systems to ensure accurate tracking of work orders, technician workload, and equipment trends.

• Accountable for spare parts management, including kit building, warehousing, and satellite storage.

• Requisition materials and advise inventory control on requirements and usage.

• Maintain equipment information and repair files.

• Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain CMMS documentation including drawings, lockout/tagout procedures, spare parts codes, and critical tasks.

• Generate and analyze reports (e.g., cost, delay, monthly performance).

• Review daily equipment inspections and ensure follow-up work orders are created and completed.

• Serve as a technical resource for maintenance supervisors.

• Assist in hiring, counseling, disciplining, and terminating employees when appropriate.

• Support the development of reliability-based maintenance strategies.

• Assist in workload and schedule planning for technicians.

• Coordinate with external contractors to supplement workforce as needed.

• Inspect contractor work to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

• Interact professionally with vendors and maintain effective working relationships.

• Maintain maintenance budget and track expenditures.

• Ensure 5S compliance and environmental/safety recordkeeping.

• Participate in safety, health, and environmental programs.

What Sets You Apart

We're looking for individuals who bring the right mix of experience, mindset, and motivation:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred.

• Minimum 10 years in manufacturing or heavy industrial equipment, with a strong background in planning and scheduling.

• Strong mechanical comprehension

• Proficient in SAP and CMMS systems

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Ability to interpret technical documents and procedures

• Solid mathematical and reasoning abilities

What Powers Your Performance

Success in this role is driven by a strong mix of personal ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value team members who:

• Communicate clearly and constructively

• Collaborate effectively and contribute to team success

• Adapt to change with a positive, proactive mindset

• Take accountability and show initiative in their work

• Demonstrate reliability and pride in performance

• Prioritize safety and act with awareness

• Embrace feedback and use it to grow

• Maintain high attention to detail

• Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo

• Support and develop others through shared learning

How We Support Your Success

We're committed to helping you thrive- on the job and beyond. That's why we offer a collaborative culture where your ideas drive real change, and career mobility within a stable, essential industry. To support your growth and well-being, we also provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability

• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%

• 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period

• Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions

• Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday

• Paid Vacation Time

• Performance-Based Bonus Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

Safety isn't negotiable, it's who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don't cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it's a promise we make to every colleague, every day.

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