I&E Planner

ABOUT EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY

Eastman is a global advanced materials and specialty additives company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With a portfolio of specialty businesses, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. Its market-driven approaches take advantage of world-class technology platforms and leading positions in attractive end-markets such as transportation, building and construction and consumables. Eastman focuses on creating consistent, superior value for all stakeholders. The company is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA and employs approximately 14,500 people around the world. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The I&E Planner position an Eastman full time employee at the Pace, Florida facility. This position manages, implements, and controls the overall maintenance I&E planning process from conception to completion for daily planning and occasional support on turnaround planning. The list of job responsibilities provided below is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary to support business needs:

Responsible for planning, estimating, scheduling, and coordination functions for routine maintenance work, special orders, turnarounds, and other maintenance jobs

Perform detailed planning which includes scope development, job step-outs, identification of support resources, and manpower estimates. Job plans must include development of safety related plans such as special personal protective equipment requirements, fall hazard plans, confined space planning, etc., and will be completed with quality assurance documents and parts on hand staged in the kitting area

Prepares estimates for planned work utilizing historical data and professional judgement

Prepares budgets, monitors job progress, and cash flow spend on Special Order Requisitions, major maintenance jobs, and turnarounds

Ensure SOR approvals are initiated prior to job execution where it is known that the jobs will exceed the SOR amount based on estimates

Provide coordination of turnaround activities during the maintenance window

Utilizes software packages (SAP, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Primavera) and computers to:

Access procedures and other information

Access and complete required training

Input and retrieve data

Perform basic math skills including working with fractions, decimals, and currency

Work in a self-directed work environment

Understand and follow written and verbal instructions, procedures, and documented work processes

Follow all safety, environmental, and company rules and policies

Be available for overtime or alternate schedules and work rotating shift as required

Perform other related duties as designated by supervision and as described in department SOPs related to Planning and Scheduling

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

The Maintenance I&E Planner must possess the following interpersonal characteristics:

Good Judgement

Dependability

Initiative (makes good use of time/resources)

Calm During Emergencies

Team Player in a Diverse Work Group

QUALIFICATIONS

The Maintenance I&E Planner must possess the following qualifications:

High school diploma or General Education Degree required; an associate or bachelor's degree in a related field and/or a minimum of six years refining, manufacturing, or petrochemical experience in maintenance is a plus. Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America

Must have a valid motor vehicle Driver's License

Strong preference for a minimum of five years of directly related planning and/or scheduling experience in maintenance, capital projects, or turnarounds

Strong preference for experience in refining, manufacturing, or petrochemical environment in maintenance or construction crafts, coordinating execution work groups, project controls, and/or quality control

DESIRABLE SKILLS / QUALITIES

It is desired that the Maintenance I&E Planner possess the following skills/qualities:

Background in Industrial Instrumentation and Electrical work.

Proficient in SAP, Excel, and Access

Technical expertise from formal training and/or work experience in the following areas:

Industrial Maintenance

Construction Crafts

Workface Planning Skills (Development of Step-Out Plans for Industrial Maintenance Tasks)

Coordinating and Scheduling of Execution Work Groups

Quality Assurance and Quality Control Planning

Broad experience with maintenance or construction in a refining, manufacturing, or petrochemical facility

Knowledge of job estimating and productivity evaluation methods for maintenance and construction crafts

Technical knowledge in work at heights

Understanding of critical path scheduling and experience utilizing Primavera or similar scheduling tools

Knowledge or process industry related to safety and environmental policies and programs

Demonstrated commitment to the Behavior Based Safety process

Working knowledge of Primavera P6; Certified P6 basic training module and advanced training module preferred

Strong analytical, verbal, and written communications skills

Ability to multitask - multiple projects in different phases of planning/execution

Ability to communicate clearly and tactfully with a broad range of people

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills working in team environment

Ability to plan-ahead and handle many details

Self-motivated, proactive, creative, results oriented

Detail oriented and demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines

Experience working with engineering and procurement contractors

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.