Planner Jobs in North Carolina

INTRODUCTION

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

What You'll Do:

- Plan and schedule daily, weekly, and long‑term maintenance work, including outage planning
- Review, develop, and prioritize maintenance work orders for accuracy, scope, and readiness
- Create job plans detailing labor, materials, tools, and sequencing
- Estimate labor and material costs and monitor work order and purchase order spending
- Coordinate material availability with warehouse and Materials Department
- Maintain and manage maintenance backlog and preventive maintenance plans
- Develop and distribute daily and weekly work schedules; attend scheduling meetings
- Serve as the primary liaison for maintenance activities and coordinate with associated crafts
- Support safety planning by identifying required precautions, PPE, and compliance requirements
- Ensure all work complies with company, state, and federal safety and regulatory standards
- Track completed work and maintain accurate work order history
- Experience in maintenance planning/scheduling, preferably in an industrial environment
- Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills
- Proficiency in CMMS systems and Microsoft tools (Microsoft Project preferred)
- Knowledge of safety procedures, maintenance workflows, and cost controls

What You'll Bring:

- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Internal candidates must have completed the Planner PreVue test and completed the Planner Oracle training, at minimum
- 5 years of experience in Mechanical or I E work (prefer mechanical or I E experience in a chemical plant or mine)
- Technical degree or trade school certification is desirable
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential
- Knowledge of the Advantis planner level system, equipment management system, materials management procedures, and purchasing procedures
- Ability to properly use parts books, manuals, blueprints, etc.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of all processing methods and equipment related to area of responsibility
- Proficiency in the use of various software products including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, project management, and CMMS Systems
- Ability to determine tasks, tasks sequencing, equipment capabilities, estimating man‑hours for each task, material estimated and cost estimate for any maintenance activity in their area of responsibility

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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