Maintenance Planner

About the Role

Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Maintenance Planner is a key role within the Maintenance organization, driving consistent execution of the site's maintenance & reliability strategy. This high-impact position focuses on standardization, continuous improvement, and flawless execution of preventative and predictive maintenance. The role owns the administration and integrity of the site’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including asset hierarchy, spares administration, work order generation, and PM/PdM task definition. This position acts as a liaison with the PSM and engineering teams to incorporate Management of Change (MOC) actions into the CMMS and partners closely with Shift Supervisors and the Supervisor of Plant Utilities & Storeroom.

Responsibilities

• Adopt and follow Aspen’s core values: We do the right thing, We are problem solvers, We are allies, and We drive forward.
• Own administration of the site’s CMMS, including asset hierarchy structure, PM/PdM task definitions, spares/inventory records, and the full work order lifecycle (creation, planning, scheduling, closeout).
• Partner with the Reliability Engineer to translate reliability program recommendations (FMEA/RCM outputs, criticality rankings, PM optimization) into executed CMMS updates.
• Build and maintain a defensible asset hierarchy and equipment master data structure that supports accurate PM compliance tracking, spares cross-referencing, and reporting.
• Translate equipment O&M manuals, data sheets, P&IDs, facility drawings, SOPs, and LOTO plans into PM plans in the CMMS.
• Plan and schedule maintenance work orders in coordination with Shift Supervisors to ensure proper scoping, resourcing, and sequencing ahead of execution.
• Strengthen the linkage between CMMS and the site’s Process Safety Management (PSM) and Management of Change (MOC) programs for proper documentation and traceability.
• Maintain CMMS documentation and asset records in readiness for internal and external ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 audits.
• Coordinate with maintenance vendors and contractors for scheduling, scope confirmation, and on-site coordination.
• Partner with the Supervisor of Plant Utilities & Storeroom to maintain accurate spares inventory levels, reorder points, and storeroom organization within the CMMS.
• Generate recurring KPI and compliance reporting from the CMMS (PM compliance %, backlog, schedule adherence).
• Coordinate vendor requirements into preventative maintenance planning, including oversight of service visits.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience, or 3+ years of maintenance planning/scheduling and CMMS administration in a manufacturing, chemical, or industrial facility.
• Proficiency in CMMS platforms (e.g., Asset Essentials, SAP PM, IBM Maximo, Infor EAM, eMaint) for work order management, PM scheduling, and asset/spares data structures.
• Strong working knowledge of maintenance planning & scheduling principles, asset hierarchy, spares/inventory management, and PSM/MOC documentation requirements.
• Ability to read P&IDs, equipment drawings, and OEM manuals.
• Strong cross-functional communication with production, reliability, and procurement teams.

Qualifications

• Preferred Associate’s degree in a technical or industrial field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) certification or actively pursuing.
• Hands-on experience administering a CMMS platform (SAP PM, IBM Maximo, Infor EAM, eMaint) for asset hierarchy build-out and PM optimization.
• Experience working in a PSM-covered facility with familiarity in Management of Change (MOC) documentation.
• Experience supporting ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 audits, ideally within an automotive supply chain (Tier 1/Tier 2).
• Experience in a plant combining batch chemical processing with continuous or mechanical production operations.

Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally exposed to wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, extreme heat/cold, and outside weather conditions.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move more than 25 pounds.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and PTO.
• 401k Employer Match.
• Life and Disability Insurance.

Pay

Expected compensation: Between $75,000 and $90,000 USD/year based on experience.