Now hiring! Maintenance Planner

Chattanooga, TN (onsite)

Come create chemistry with us!

The Maintenance Planner / Scheduler is responsible for planning and scheduling low-priority routine and special maintenance work, including capital projects, within assigned areas.  This role improves maintenance efficiency by defining the scope, labor, materials, tools, equipment, and timelines required to safely and effectively execute work. 

The Dispersions & Resins business develops, produces, and markets high-quality resins, additives, colorants, and polymer dispersions. These materials are used in coatings, packaging, construction, adhesives, nonwovens, and more. 

We are committed to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that help our customers succeed. 

As a Maintenance Planner, you create chemistry by...

• Coordination of maintenance schedule and production schedule
• Planning job tasks for work orders and assisting with scheduling of maintenance work
• Prompt, timely service for all customers
• Identification and staging of equipment, material and tools necessary for the execution of maintenance work
• Preparation of job packages with bill of materials, estimates of manpower, job steps, and tools necessary for execution of maintenance work for BASF technicians and contractors
• Compilation of information and input into SAP including work orders, work history, costs and actual work performed
• Ongoing coordination of outside services with various suppliers
• Coordination of purchase of parts and materials with Procurement and Storeroom
• Coordination of all purchase orders for services
• Monthly update of all department metrics.

If you have...

Required:

• Vocational, trade or apprentice training.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of maintenance, operations, and engineering activities in the chemical industry.
• Strong oral and written communication and listening skills.
• Detailed familiarity and knowledge of maintenance related SAP transactions and tasks.
• Self-starter who can make sound judgements and decisions pertaining to planning maintenance work.

Desired:

• 5-10 years’ experience as maintenance craftsperson in the chemical industry.
• Experience in maintenance planning and scheduling, preferably utilizing SAP techniques.
• Proficient with computer systems and associated software, including SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, Access, and Project.
• Experience with Mechanical Integrity requirements in the chemical industry.
• Strong planning and organization skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

Privacy statement

BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact Careers.NorthAmerica@basf.com to report fraud.

Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.