About Us
At Cargill, we're challenging the way world sees agriculture. With more than 150 years of experience we are committed to feeding the world in a safe and responsible way, reducing environmental impact, and improving the communities where we live and work. Safety is our top priority and we are committed to creating a 'zero harm' safety culture.
The Role
We have an opportunity for a Maintenance Planner to join our Cargill Agriculture & Supply Chain (CASC) team in Newcastle to provide strategic operational oversight for all production operating facilities.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Maintenance Planner will plan moderately complex maintenance on our plant assets and equipment following established program guidelines. In this role, you will develop unique job plans to improve the work force efficiency and quality by identifying the elements of an executable work package. You will be planning the maintenance of processing and packaging equipment to ensure maximum uptime, providing advanced knowledge of consistent maintenance and reliability best practices in the completion of planning and prioritizing moderately complex tasks. Key Accountabilities
Research and compile information and feedback from crafts necessary to generate highly effective and detailed job plans.
Initiate the procurement of materials, special tools and unique items required in the job plans using relevant maintenance programs and database tools.
Transition capital improvement projects from project stage to operations and update information in the database to reflect the improvement, addition, or deletion of equipment and their associated spare parts and maintenance procedures.
Prepare and provide detailed job plans for moderately complex preventative maintenance activities that comply with fundamental plant maintenance procedures and practices.
Plan and schedule maintenance downtime and communicate cross functionally with technical and management teams to minimize production impact and improve reliability.
Maintain custom databases and computerized maintenance management system to support specific work projects and processes.
Engage in continuous improvement planning to enhance on time performance of technical activities.
Independently solve moderately complex issues with mínimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
Other duties as assigned Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of two years of related work experience
Continuous improvement experience like lean or six sigma
Good knowledge of Maintenance process and activities
Understanding operating context of site assets / process systems
Working and practical knowledge applicable PdM technologies such as: Vibration Analysis, Oil Analysis, Infra Red, Ultra Sound, and Motor Circuit Evaluation
Working knowledge of Maintenance Management systems
Conversant with RCFA
Conversant with RCM/FMEA
Advanced computer skills
We Offer
**In return to your experience, we offer**:
A competitive remuneration package including performance incentive plan
Autonomy and scope for career development
The opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the industry and inspiring leaders
The job stability that comes with a global employer who puts people first
A supportive working culture and an inclusive team environment
If you are ready to take on a rare, career defining opportunity, are self-motivated and team spirited, then we would love to hear from you.