The role of a Mechanical Planner is to develop job packages for maintenance, repair work and improvement projects. Key Responsibilities • Develop planned job packages for maintenance, repair work and improvement projects based on priorities. • Ensure job plans satisfy notification scope and include necessary information, resources and scheduling logic. • Review backlog and planning list for duplicates, group notifications together for optimized resource utilization.
See More Details >>Job Summary The primary function of this role is to develop planned job packages for maintenance repair work and improvement projects based on priorities. The job plans must fully satisfy the notification scope and include all material, services, resources and appropriate scheduling logic between individual operations or tasks. Key Responsibilities: • Providing necessary planning information that insures safe and efficient execution of all jobs • Making sure the notification has proper detail within the description • If not, add comments in the long text, reject the notification and notify the OMC immediately • Participating in the management of notification and work order backlog by: • Reviewing backlog and planning list for duplicates • Grouping notifications together that can be planned and worked as a single order that optimizes utilization of resources • Ensuring plans are in place that meet the timing requirements of the process units • Understanding of job scope through notification text and field walk-through with the OMC Job Requirements: • Changing notification(s) to work orders which includes: • Ensuring that order type and maintenance activity types are accurately assigned on the order • Using or creating task lists for repetitive jobs • Using or creating BOM's where needed • Reviewing SAP to see if there is an existing PM that will soon generate (within a month) that can be manually called to cover the work scope and/or the needs of the job • Identifying all required SMP's to complete identified work scopes. • Building job plans that clearly show: • All required information, and required documentation such as MOC information, QAQC needs, piping sketches, etc. • Verifying all required crafts and duration • Verifying all required specialty tools, equipment • Entering complete SAP scheduling logic into job plans • Entering reservation or purchase requisition for necessary components • Identifying a safety photograph in all priority work orders identified as low, medium, high priority • Determining if an MOC is required for the job, If required enters MOC into the order status and communicates back to the OMC • Determining if drafting is required for job plans, if required enters ENG (Engineering Support Needed) in the order status field and communicates back to the OMC, Drafting, Engineering, and Inspections departments • Entering order status of (APRT) if job packages are waiting on materials • Determining if JSA's, exceptions, or waivers are required, if required enters HOLD into the order status field and communicate the request to the unit OMC • Verifying to see if an equipment-based task list exist prior to building the job packages on repetitive work scopes and create task list when one is not available • Reference equipment history to compare previous job plans and update the task list as needed • Create equipment-based BOM's as necessary • Reviewing daily PM work order list if no materials or services are required, change status to RSSH (ready to schedule), or APRT if job packages are waiting on materials • Entering all service requisitions required for third-party services and rental equipment • Reviews and completes planner feedback documentation and makes changes as necessary to equipment-based task list • Reviews/enters third-party change orders in SAP (adders) upon review and approval from the Maintenance Supervisor for additional services • Participation in the identification and implementation of reliability-driven improvements • Participates in the weekly scheduling meeting Performance Metrics: • Percent order types • Calling any PM's within a month and linking the notification (if ops has entered one) to the PM so they can both be worked together • Order documentation (order types, order statuses) • Percent jobs planned using saved job plans • Planned vs. actual cost • Continue to improve plan updates from planner feedback forms Minimum Requirements: • + Years of relevant experience in a chemical manufacturing environment • Working knowledge of SAP CMMS • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) • Strong problem-solving/troubleshooting skills ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
See More Details >>Reliability Specialist Job Description: OQ Chemicals seeks a Reliability Specialist to provide quantifiable information on the performance of the Mechanical Reliability organization. This role supports the Maintenance Group by assisting in troubleshooting and researching best repair practices and upgrades for non-routine equipment failures. Main Tasks and Responsibilities: • Determine equipment failure causes and develop strategies for improvement. • Develop and implement predictive maintenance programs to prevent equipment failures. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives. • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience. • Eight to ten years of experience in maintenance management in the petrochemical industry. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
See More Details >>Becoming a mechanical tradesperson in Bishop, CA typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 mechanical engineers and related tradespeople nationwide, with a significant presence in California, and projects an 11% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices earn an average of $796 per week in California, with an annual overtime average of $4,635. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring mechanical tradespeople find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $82,700 annually for experienced professionals.
