**Now hiring! Maintenance Planner/Scheduler** **Houston, TX** We are looking for a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to join our PM team in Houston. **Come create chemistry with us!** The Performance Materials division is at the forefront of the much-needed sustainability transformation in plastics. Our experts co-create products with customers to bring innovations to major industry sectors such as transportation, consumer goods, industrial applications, and construction.These solutions contribute to a sustainable future by pushing the boundaries in thermal resistance, robustness and lightweight applications. As a Maintenance Planner for the Houston polyurethanes site, you will build a meaningful career with the opportunity to improve the overall efficiency of the Maintenance Process along with improving the Reliability of the plant. **During your straight Monday to Friday day shift as a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler, you will** + Plan and Schedule all Maintenance jobs by identifying the parts, skillset, tools, time required for the job, and identify the permit strategy required for jobs. + Schedule all outside service vendors for planned jobs and unplanned jobs. + Be responsible for receiving service and component purchase orders for the maintenance team. + Act as liaison between purchasing and vendors for the proper documentation and acquisition of all planned maintenance materials. + Assist maintenance contractors as required with addressing daily maintenance issues as they arise and breaking the schedule for major breakdowns. + Maintain the site’s PM program in SAP for all new and existing equipment. + Be the primary contact for maintenance contractors and ensure necessary pre-access requirements are met. + Maintain a properly stocked and organized parts inventory for planned maintenance work. + Participate in BASF internal audits such as Responsible Care, PSM, etc. as necessary to present any required maintenance documentation. + Ensure contractor’s compliance with permitting and site EHS policies and procedures. + Assist with production activities during lulls in maintenance activities. **If you...** + Have a HS Diploma or GED with 1 to 3 years of industrial mechanical experience or have a 2 year Associate degree from a technical school and 1 year of experience in an industrial maintenance position. + Are organized, detail oriented, and able to prioritize tasks and be self-motivated. + Are willing and able to work overtime, weekend work when necessary. + Are experienced in SAP maintenance it would be desired. + Have forklift experience this would be preferred. **Create your own chemistry with you@BASF** At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call **you@BASF** . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. Just some of the many benefits we offer include: + Flexible work arrangements whenever possible + Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options + Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members + Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more) + Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages + Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive + Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities. + Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens + Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more! **About us** As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years! At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career. Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF **Privacy statement** BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud. **Equal employment opportunities** We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.