Planning Engineer

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Planning Engineer for our Forestry Business, responsible for planning and controlling fleet equipment maintenance plans, optimizing resources and budget. Key Highlights: 1. Opportunities for professional development and technical learning within the company. 2. Join a team focused on operational excellence and safety. 3. Grow in a work environment based on respect and collaboration. **Date:** Mar 5, 2026 **Location:** Chillán, BI, Chile, 3780000 **Company:** Arauco ***Planning Engineer*** ***At ARAUCO, we recognize each person in their individuality and diversity. We believe every contribution is unique, and teams become stronger when they integrate diverse perspectives and capabilities. We consider inclusion and diversity fundamental to meeting present and future challenges.*** **ARAUCO** is seeking professionals with a degree in **Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering**, with experience in maintenance planning, to serve as **Planning Engineer** for our **Forestry Business** in the **Chillán Region.** **What is the main objective of this position?** To plan and control short-term maintenance plans for harvesting equipment and road fleets, ensuring operational continuity, resource optimization, and adherence to the technical budget, in accordance with the Maintenance Planning area’s strategic guidelines. **What will you do?** * Develop the Semi-Annual Master Maintenance Plan, considering workload hours, equipment criticality, and intervention strategies. * Estimate required human, material, and service resources for the annual plan and its projections. * Coordinate with the Procurement Department for advance short-lead-time material planning. * Validate and monitor projected maintenance costs, ensuring alignment with the budget. * Provide feedback to schedulers regarding technical deviations and priorities. * Participate in technical reviews, audits, and continuous improvement analyses of the maintenance process. * Periodically report to the Planning Manager on the status of the Semi-Annual Plan, deviations, gaps, and optimization proposals. **What do you need to apply?** * Professional degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic / Industrial Engineering or related field. * Minimum 2 years of experience in planning and/or harvesting. * Class B driver’s license (mandatory). * Advanced SAP PM proficiency (mandatory). * Proficiency in MS Office (Advanced Excel). * Basic Project software skills (desirable). **What do we offer?** * Opportunities for professional development and technical learning within the company. * Join a team focused on operational excellence and safety. ***At ARAUCO, we work daily to develop renewable forest products that improve people’s lives—a mission that challenges us to build committed, enthusiastic, and creative teams. We are a global company with over 50 years of history, operating and serving customers across multiple countries, united by a shared organizational culture. Therefore, we strive to create the necessary conditions to attract and develop talent in work environments grounded in respect, collaboration, and ongoing communication.***