Plant Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Duties / Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for equipment and facilities
• Coordinate and plan maintenance activities with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to minimize downtime
• Analyze maintenance history and equipment performance data to identify trends and optimize scheduling
• Prepare and distribute work orders, ensuring all necessary resources, tools, and parts are available for maintenance tasks
• Monitor completion of maintenance tasks and update records in MaintainX maintenance management system (MMS)
• Collaborate with maintenance supervisors and technicians to prioritize work based on operational needs and safety requirements
• Absorb and assist with performing routine preventative maintenance activities based on experience/skill level

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Facilities Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience: 2–5 years of experience in maintenance planning and scheduling
• Technical Knowledge: Firm understanding of maintenance management systems (MMS), equipment operations, and preventive maintenance practices. Familiarity with the MaintainX MMS platform is strongly desired.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze maintenance data, identify trends, and make data-driven scheduling decisions
• Problem-Solving: Skill in resolving scheduling conflicts, prioritizing tasks, and optimizing resource allocation
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in planning, documenting, and tracking maintenance activities
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for coordinating with maintenance teams, operations, and management
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple maintenance schedules and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines