Planner/Estimator

Scope

• Plan and coordinate work activities of the maintenance group to improve work force productivity.
• Daily work activity is directed by the Group Leader and a Planner/Estimator A.
• Reports directly to the department Foreman.

Responsibilities

Primary duties to perform this job include:

• Performs all task under limited supervision.
• Assumes ownership of work task and demonstrates initiative to get work completed.
• Review engineering drawings for completeness.
• Work with Engineering to make modifications to engineering drawings.
• Performs detailed job planning activities:
  • Researching
  • Scoping of work
  • Estimating of material and labor requirements
  • Developing task instructions
  • Identifying tool and equipment requirements
  • Developing job material lists
• Provide estimates of work hours and costs to customers.
• Order and maintain project and work related material as required.
• Assist with keeping neat and orderly records on work performed.
• Work with Engineering, Maintenance, Foreman, and Group Leaders to accomplish the desired result.
• Adjust schedule and work hours to accomplish the desired result, must be able to occasionally work weekends and holidays as required.
• Perform work assignments efficiently while being consistent with good safety practices.
• Report any maintenance and/or safety issues to supervisor. 
• Review, understand, and follow all Company specifications and procedures, and regulatory rules and requirements that are associated with the performance of this job.
• Reviews all work order feedback and updates work task accordingly.
• Other duties as assigned by the department Foreman.

Quality

• Must understand the Company's Quality Policy and how it relates to this job.
• Must understand the relevance and importance of the quality activities and how they contribute to the achievement of the quality objectives.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

• Understand the Company’s EHS Policy and how it relates to this job.
• Be aware of OSHA and EPA laws and regulations as well as the Company’s Plant Rules and Regulations that pertain to this job.
• Work in a safe manner and observe all company EHS Procedures. 
• Follow safe equipment operating procedures and only operate equipment when guards are in place and in good condition.  
• Know that the company EHS Procedures, Company Specifications, Work Instructions, Plant Rules and Regulations, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) can be accessed by supervision and are located at Security, and are available upon request.
• Immediately notify the Foreman of any safety hazard, equipment not operating correctly, or if there are any questions regarding EHS procedures. 
• PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT – Follow the personal protective equipment policy detailed in Plant Rules & Regulations EHS560 & EHS580.

Basic Requirements

• High School education or equivalent.
• Must have previous experience working in a similar position and/or previous experience in a Skilled Trade position (Electrician, Mechanic, Millwright, Machinist, Welder/Fabricator, etc.)
• Must have a basic level of knowledge and experience reading technical drawings.
• Must have a basic level of knowledge and experience reading and following specifications and procedures.
• Excellent attendance required.
• Must possess good organizational and communication skills.
• Team oriented, self-motivated, safety and quality conscious; requiring minimal supervision.
• Must be willing to continuously improve technical skills and knowledge.
• The ability to learn and use Microsoft Office and SAP.

Training

• As directed by the department Foreman in conjunction with experienced personnel.
• The department Foreman shall ensure that the employee receives the following training at the appropriate times per the Maintenance Department Training Matrix.
• The department Foreman shall determine when an individual has completed the training and is qualified to assume these responsibilities.