Mechanical Maintenance Planner/ Scheduler

Verbio is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven Mechanical Maintenance Planner/Scheduler for its production facility in South Bend, IN.

About Verbio
Verbio acquired South Bend Ethanol, LLC, an operating ethanol plant located in South Bend, Indiana. As a global leader in the renewable energy industry, this will be Verbio s second US production facility following the successful commissioning of its Nevada, IA plant. The site will be developed over the next three years incorporating Verbio s advanced engineering and operating technology practices. Verbio recently expanded the plant into a modern biorefinery at an estimated total investment of $230 million.

Position Purpose
As a Mechanical Maintenance Planner/Scheduler you will specifically focus on planning projects for the maintenance team and plan required manpower hours, parts, and downtime. You are expected to have a basic understanding of mechanical repairs, though there are no direct reports.

Responsibilities:
•   Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards. Conduct regular safety audits and ensure that all team members are trained in and adhere to safety protocols.
•   Planning and scheduling mechanical maintenance activities to an appropriate level of detail required for execution and identification of critical paths including identifying safety requirements, estimating time and workforce requirements, setting tasks, identifying materials and tools, and writing technical information which may include Management of Change (MOC)
•   Create and refine equipment strategies to enhance reliability and performance, including selecting appropriate maintenance techniques and optimizing equipment lifecycle management.
•   Develop, implement, and manage both predictive and preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend the lifespan of equipment. Regularly review and update PM schedules to ensure they are aligned with operational needs and best practices.
•   Lead troubleshooting efforts in the field to quickly diagnose and resolve equipment issues. Provide guidance and support to maintenance technicians in resolving complex technical problems.
•   Develop comprehensive repair procedures and plans for equipment breakdowns. Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure timely and effective repairs, minimizing impact on production.
•   Work closely with Engineering & Production departments to ensure maintenance activities support overall operational goals. Participate in cross-functional meetings to discuss equipment performance and improvement opportunities.
•   Responsibility for leading the mechanical maintenance planning process including safety requirements, planning of work orders, managing backlog, and scheduling work
•   Continuously evaluate maintenance processes and practices to identify areas for improvement. Implement changes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve equipment reliability.
•   In conjunction with operations, coordinate the delivery of equipment, materials, and kitted parts to execute the maintenance job plan
•   Entering requisitions for parts, labor, and services for planned work
•   Using CMMS in support of the overall maintenance planning process
•   Crafting job plans and standard job plans and maintain in the system
•   Debriefing with maintenance mechanics/supervisor for feedback after completion of the job. Ensure that communication is provided to the Production & Engineering teams.
•   Participating in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) as necessary
•   Providing accurate documentation in support of the bidding of work
•   Facilitating the weekly planning and scheduling of meetings
•   Support and prepare planning of shutdowns
•   Working with management to integrate the production plan with the maintenance plan
•   Plan activities associated with planned plant outages to provide for optimum use of available resources
•   Providing reports to management for maintenance activities as necessary
•   Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
•   High school diploma or equivalent required
•   3+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance and manufacturing maintenance planning experience
•   Strong oral and written communication skills
•   The ability to read and understand operating procedures, technical manuals, and drawings
•   Strong time management and organizational skills
•   Detail-oriented team player
•   Enthusiastic, self-starter, energetic, organized, and service-minded.
•   General industrial parts, electrical, and mechanical equipment understanding.
•   Any CMMS system experience preferred
•   Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Excel . Date posted: 06/17/2025