Maintenance Planner, Electrical & Instrumentation

About Tronox

Tronox is the worlds leading vertically integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigment and other materials that add brightness and durability to products you encounter every day. We are 5700 people strong located across 12 countries and unified by a strong set of values that guide us in our work. At our mines and manufacturing plants labs and offices we responsibly transform the earths resources into products and opportunities that enhance lives. Our vision is to shape a sustainable thriving world through enriched and refined minerals.

Located on approximately 3000 acres of beautiful landscape in Northeast Mississippi the Hamilton facility is Tronoxs largest titanium dioxide manufacturing facility. Within an easy commute you will find several world class attractions. For music lovers there is the Beale Street historic district Graceland and Nashville. Fantastic Creole cuisine and music of New Orleans and the sparkling white beaches of the Gulf are also just a short drive away. Hamilton is in the heart of Southeastern Conference Sports a premier location for college sporting events.

About the Role

This position is responsible for effectively planning and developing daily work schedules for the E/I maintenance workforce in support of the plant production. This position requires a thorough knowledge of how to use systems to logically prioritize plan and organize work in a safe and efficient manner. Assure work is accomplished in compliance with all Safety Health and Environmental policy. This position will report directly to the Maintenance Planning Lead.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Safely plan and schedule daily work for the general E/I workforce including preparation of a daily work schedule.
• Work with Production scheduler for the purpose of planning jobs establishing priorities reviewing work backlogs and generating daily work schedules.
• Provide liaison with other plant groups to ensure that the collective experiences of all groups are considered and brought together in planning so all group needs are met.
• Review preventative maintenance procedures on equipment in area of accountability and ensure that they address the equipment requirements including inspections service procedures intervals review and follow-up of the work done and estimate of cost and manpower requirements.
• Effectively coordinate and plan work assigned requiring maintenance work performed by general E/I workforce including drawings sketches material and equipment requirements request for purchase and equipment requisitions materials normally on-site availability cost estimates field check follow-up and review with respect to planning etc.
• Follow-up on materials for jobs planned to include the disposition of materials ordered but not used materials on order and spare equipment maintained by the planners for use in their areas of accountability not in stores inventory. This includes interface with Corporate and local purchasing groups and interaction with stores personnel.
• Accountable for both quantitative and qualitative review and to recommend spare parts for stores inventory as required for equipment in the planners area including both new and existing equipment. Perform periodic reviews of equipment bill of materials to ensure accuracy.
• Work with Asset Improvement group to prepare documentation and submit request for capital spares acquisition.
• Perform related duties special projects and functions as assigned.
• Provide weekend and holiday supervision of all maintenance activity on rotational basis.
• Maintain a work backlog large enough to ensure that idle manpower does not exist and small enough to ensure that needed work is completed in a timely manner.
• Be willing to accept training to learn new procedures to replace old methods with new ideas made available through technological advances in order to keep the company competitive in todays market.
• Inform area mechanical planner of significant spend for forecasting.
• Work with Repairable Spares Specialist to ensure repairable items are refurbished or replaced with new purchase in an expedient manner.
• Develop scope and request for quotation for supplemental maintenance work. Coordinate scheduling of work.
• Consistently demonstrate Tronox Core Values.

About You

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in electrical and instrumentation (E/I) maintenance repair or E/I planning in a plant environment or an equivalent combination of both. Industrial plant experience strongly preferred.
• A good understanding of plant maintenance operations.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Competent in the use of computer programs (i.e. SAP S4 Excel Outlook Word etc.).
• Good human relation skills.
• Good knowledge of the national electrical code.
• Master electricians license preferred.
• Must maintain a valid drivers license.
• MX or above on most recent performance evaluation is required and no active corrective action.

Physical Requirements

• Must be clean-shaven in areas where facial hair would interfere with the proper fit and seal of a respirator. This includes no beards sideburns or excessive growth.
• Occasionally ascending or descending ladders stairs scaffolding ramps etc. and moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments.
• Occasionally remain stationary for prolonged periods standing and sitting and performing repetitive motions involving hands and wrists.
• Constantly assessing the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of work assigned and communicating with others to exchange information.
• Occasionally working in varied environments that may include extreme weather conditions (hot cold and rainy weather) elevated noisy areas poor ventilation confined and tight spaces.
• Occasionally lift move and adjust objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally operate machinery power tools heavy equipment and motor vehicles.

Why Join Tronox

Our global reach is strengthened by our human connections. We challenge one another to deliver excellence and encourage our people to think big. Together we develop innovations that make products vibrant and durable as we contribute to a cleaner world.

When you join Tronox youll work with brilliant people close to home and around the world. We offer a dynamic supportive environment that empowers you to achieve your fullest potential because we recognize that when you grow we grow.

In addition to offering a competitive salary and benefits we provide a work experience that prioritizes what truly matters:

• We strive for excellence in safety and sustainability focusing on what is critical to improve how we operate and to enhance the communities where we work and live.
• We provide challenging work and encourage innovative thinking collaborating closely to bring our best ideas forward and add value for our customers.
• We invest in and value the success of our people empowering them to take charge of their personal and professional development.
• We are unified globally and strengthened locally leveraging the most culturally and geographically diverse team in the industry to connect better around the world.

Competitive Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial Security: Industry-leading 401(k) match (12% when you contribute 6%); Annual Incentive Plan based on a percentage of your base salary.
• Perks & Extras: Onsite gym access travel and entertainment discounts a private hunting and fishing club 6 weeks of paid parental leave adoption assistance and educational support for continued learning and personal growth.

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We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any classification protected by law including but not limited to color ethnicity religion creed sex pregnancy sexual orientation sexual and reproductive health decisions gender identity and expression national origin ancestry alienage or citizenship status age marital or civil union status familial status partnership status caregiver status status as a victim of domestic violence or stalking or sex offenses prior arrest or conviction record veteran status genetic information and physical or mental disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship.