Maintenance Material & Systems Specialist | Chesapeake, VA

Purpose and Scope of Job: The Maintenance Material and Systems Specialist is to make an immediate impact on organizational efficiency by performing functions that are urgently needed to effectively manage all maintenance material needs and vendor performance.

Lead the development and build the infrastructure of all required systems to successfully implement a Reliability Centered Maintenance program. Support Scheduling, CMMS (Computerized maintenance management system), Reliability Centered Maintenance, Scheduled Preventive Maintenance, 6s, TPM and other Programs as assigned. Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned): Implement and provide administrative support to SMA Tag out

Lock out system. Provide administrative support to Arc Flash program Serve as a dedicated purchaser for the Maintenance Department. Manage the entire requisition process for planned and unplanned material requests.

Work with Technicians, Supervisor, OEM Technicians, and Engineers who identify a needed part, generate PO, be the point of contact for vendors, order tracking, confirm receipt and handle the delivery to the appropriate Maintenance resource or to the properly assigned storeroom location. Serve as a dedicated purchaser of specialty vendor services for equipment/assets. Manage the entire requisition process for planned and unplanned contract vendor requests. Generate PO, be point

of contact for vendor, order tracking, confirm receipt of service.

Manage all vendor and contractors on-site activities: Safety, Permits, Work Progress, Work Completion Record vendor work history and costs such that they are linked to specific equipment or asset. Record SMA Maintenance Labor work history and costs such that they are linked to specific equipment or asset. Manage Facilities Maintenance Contracts, Schedules and POs within the guidelines and approval levels per SMA Examples include Fire Suppression, Janitorial, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Pest Control, Hoists, Compressors, Security, and Waste Disposal. Lead effort to build a spare parts inventory system and storeroom.

Identify the parts currently on hand, organize their storage and develop an inventory system linked to equipment/assets. Improve Maintenance labor efficiency and later be used to as a key part of the BOM structure within CMMS. Lead effort to develop and document the naming convention that can be used in all SMA Factories for CMMS implementation. Set and maintain the long-term PM and Major Overhaul schedule for Maintenance Work closely with the Maintenance Planner and all stakeholders to create and update the long term schedule. Work closely with and cross train as required with the Maintenance Both positions will require use of coordinated schedules and a joint effort to improve Material and Parts Management.

Be the CMMS Obtain, organize, and enter large amounts of data. Participate in CMMS development. Receive the training and then train other personnel in Chesapeake and other facilities in US and Mexico. Drive and support process improvement & standardization of all maintenance work in SMA. Support efforts in all US and Mexico SMA Facilities to improve Maintenance Efficiency. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; Associates degree or equivalent Bachelor degree preferred.

At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing and or assembly factory environment At least 2 years of experience in the procurement of parts and services At least 2 years of experience with inventory management and storage At least 2 years experience as a planner Experience as a scheduler of maintenance or production activities Strong computer skills (MS excel, Word, Power Point; E-mails, Microsoft Project, CMMS)Ability to travel throughout US and Mexico, 25%Any additional essential skills and/or knowledge as shown in the HRIS Career & Education > Skills section for incumbents holding this job title.

Work Conditions & Physical Environment: Duties are performed in an industrial environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; twist; bend; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must constantly lift, carry, move, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. The physical requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

This position is designated as safety- sensitive. (Referenced Document Number 218001, SMAs Corporate Policies Procedure Manual, 33.0 Drug and Alcohol Use Policy) The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description does not serve as a contract nor does it limit the employers ability to establish or change the content, nature, or essential functions of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability.