Maintenance Planner

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

 

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

*This role is aligned to the Diamond Infrastructure Solutions (“Diamond Infra”) company and will be seconded from Dow to Diamond Infrastructure Solutions until January 1, 2027.  At that time, the role will become directly aligned to the Diamond Infrastructure Solutions Company. *  

About You and this role

The Maintenance Planner creates job packages from the work order scope which contains all of the information regarding required labor, material, and services to ensure safe, effective and efficient execution of the work. You apply your experience in industrial maintenance or construction to develop plans for a broad range of work. You are an effective communicator who keeps stakeholders informed and builds relationships to eliminate roadblocks. You have strong organizational skills enabling you to effectively manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. You are a team player that requires minimal supervision.

Responsibilites

• Uses feedback from the person doing the work to optimize the work plans.
• Reviews work order scopes for technical completeness and returns work orders to gatekeeper, if not complete.
• Carries out field checks, when needed.
• Prepares job package and inputs plan into SAP indicating the required resources, materials, and services.
• Identifies task activities necessary to execute job plan, and identifies materials/tools/equipment required to perform tasks.
• Identifies/solicits safety information and requirements necessary to safely perform tasks.
• Supports Maintenance Procedure Use Policy by ensuring all job packages include a procedure or the task is on the Procedure Exemption list before the job package is released. Checks that all Maintenance Procedures include a hazard assessment.
• Serves as a technical resource during procedure creation and review, as needed. Creates, develops, changes, updates job procedures and checklists, and initiates procedure Management of Change (MOC), as required.
• Acts as an informal resource for less experienced team members.

Required qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma OR GED equivalent
• 1 or more years of experience in an Industrial Planning Role.
• 5 or more years of experience in performing maintenance or construction in an industrial setting.
• Day shift -- alternative work schedule (4/10's.)
• Availability for weekend call and holdover overtime, call-ins, and plant turnarounds is an expectation of the job.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.)
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in maintenance planning using SAP
• Experience in work coordination or as a crew lead

Physical Demands

Must be able to do the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Must be willing and able to work in such environments wearing safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, respirators, and steel-toed shoes. 
• Must be willing and able to work in such environments with frequent standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. 
• Must be willing and able to work in such environments working in tight or closed-in spaces.
• Must be willing and able to climb stairs/ladders and working high off the ground.
• This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground.  Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 285lbs.   

Your Skills

• Safety & Environmental Compliance-Ensures a safe work environment by working safely and complying with environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Self‑Management & Work Ethic-Demonstrates a strong work ethic with the ability to work independently while remaining productive in an empowered team environment.
• Maintenance Process & Continuous Improvement-Willing to work within a Maintenance Work Process and proactively help resolve issues to continuously improve safety, reliability, and productivity.
• Technical & Digital Proficiency-Proficient in Microsoft Office applications to effectively perform job tasks.
• Interpersonal & Collaboration Skills-Possesses strong interpersonal, facilitative, and organizational skills; effectively interacts with multiple functions and diverse individuals to achieve shared goals.
• Decision‑Making & Prioritization-Demonstrates excellent decision‑making skills with the ability to appropriately prioritize work and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Problem Solving & Troubleshooting-Applies strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills to address complex issues efficiently.
• Communication Skills-Exhibits strong written and verbal communication, reading comprehension, and active listening skills.
• Time Management & Multitasking-Effectively manages time, balances multiple tasks, and maintains productivity in a fast‑paced environment.
• Leadership & Influence-Demonstrates leadership capabilities by inspiring others and leading through influence.

Additional notes

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

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