Maintenance Coordinator

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Overall, Purpose and Objective of Position

The Maintenance Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling maintenance tasks and activities across our facilities.
The job will include planning, scheduling and coordinating preventative maintenance, responding to emergency maintenance requests, and managing maintenance team resources.

 

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Plan and schedule preventative maintenance work orders

• Coordinate with maintenance team and other stakeholders for scheduling and execution of tasks
• Ensure all maintenance activities are tracked and documented
• Monitor and manage inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as needed
• Communicate regularly with management about the status of maintenance activities
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Additional Responsibilities

• Estimates labor hours, skillsets, parts, materials, equipment and special tools required to complete proactive jobs in a safe and efficient manner.
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• Gathers relevant technical documentation such as drawings, schematics, specifications, spare parts lists from equipment histories, OEM manuals and the Knowledgebase system. Verifies the availability of parts prior to scheduling the job. Arrange for special tools and auxiliary equipment when required.
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• Maintains an organized and prioritized work order backlog to determine the next highest priority jobs to be planned next and maintains the Ready Backlog at or above 80%.
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• Employs the continuous improvement process to update Job Plans for accuracy and effectiveness.
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• Improves work order planning and scheduling effectiveness through the review process and use of the maintenance metrics.

Organize basic and detail engineering:

• Prepare packages for execution.
• Coordinate design, layouts, drawings.
• Specify material, select suppliers and prepare data sheets.

Prepare and specify ordering Materials and Labor contracts:

• Request for quotations and prepare requisitions.
• Gather input from project team, including maintenance and automation.
• Include specifications and best practice information

Ensure the proper implementation of engineering best practices and SHE regulations:

• Implements best practices.
• Works with local authorities to obtain building permits, environmental permits, etc.
  • Assists in improving the overall status of the plant:
• Assists production team in solving complex technical problems
• Makes plant tours, collects, and handles improvement ideas and promotes an innovative environment.
• Communicates with all departments regarding projects issues. 
• Utilizes technical skills and projects experience to promote the identification and solution of workplace problems; stays current with changes.

Decision Making/Accountability

• Able to work unsupervised and make critical decisions on project and plant process management that have direct implications to budgets and profitability of an agricultural processing plant. Ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple levels of management to make recommendations on capital projects and process improvements.

Basic qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Degree in business administration, facility management or relevant field is a plus
• Proven experience as a Maintenance Scheduler or similar role
• Knowledge of maintenance processes and health and safety regulations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in maintenance management software
• Planification skills

Equipment Used

• Typical office equipment: PC, telephone,.
• Typical software familiarity: Office, Wonderware, RS Logix, Autocad Light, Powerlogic,

Working Conditions

• Mix between climate-controlled office environment.  With periodic visits to industrial operations areas are necessary with exposure to variety of temperatures and prevailing weather conditions.  Regular exposure to gases, vapors, dust and odors.  Occasional exposure to areas with wet floors and high volume of noise. 

• Climbing stairs and ladders is an essential function of this position as most operational areas are above ground level.  The use of ladders and stairs is a must for the supervision, evaluations of the area / equipment involved in a project, for project supervision of contractors, employees during the planning, execution, PSSR and commissioning of projects.
• Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects or to respond to emergencies.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us