Preventative Maintenance Planner, Level III

AIS, a premier government contractor, is seeking highly motivated and well-qualified personnel to support the Department of Energy at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas. Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, taking day-to-day direction from Y-12 staff while receiving pay, benefits, and HR support from AIS. Qualified applicants must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including physicals, drug screening, and background investigations.

About the Role

The Preventive Maintenance (PM) Planner is responsible for the strategic planning and coordination of all preventive and condition-based maintenance activities within the facility. This role focuses on improving equipment reliability and ensuring the safe and efficient execution of maintenance work in collaboration with the facility's Reliability Engineer and Maintenance Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Work Package Development and Management
  • Develop detailed and standardized work packages for preventive maintenance.
  • Write clear and concise work instructions, outlining the scope, sequence of tasks, and required resources for each job.
  • Identify and list all necessary parts, tools, materials, and specialized equipment required for each work order.
  • Perform field walk-downs to scope jobs, identify potential hazards, and ensure work packages accurately reflect field conditions.
  • Identify all required safety permits for planned maintenance jobs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Job Hazard Analysis.
  • Incorporate clear safety protocols and hazard analyses into every work package to ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
  • Ensure timely and accurate close-out of all work packages in the CMMS upon job completion.
• Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
  • Work in close partnership with the site Reliability Engineer to analyze equipment history and refine PM strategies for critical assets.
  • Incorporate feedback from maintenance technicians and supervisors to continuously improve the quality, accuracy, and effectiveness of PM job plans.
• Organizational Skills
  • Manage a large backlog and balance multiple priorities with exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Communication
  • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
• Safety Knowledge
  • Apply in-depth knowledge of industrial safety procedures, particularly Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

Requirements

• High School diploma and 6-10 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment, either as a technician, lead, or planner.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical or electrical systems is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, maintenance practices, and equipment operation.
• Advanced proficiency in using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), preferably SAP.
• Successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment drug test for external applicants.
• Job-related pre-placement medical examinations may be required.

Work Type

On-site

Company Description

AIS, an Akima company and an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), supports vital federal projects while contributing to the survival and support of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders. The work you do makes a difference in the lives of our shareholders, who have thrived above the Arctic Circle for over 10,000 years. AIS offers a challenging and supportive work environment committed to innovation and diversity, along with comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, growth opportunities, and excellent retirement options.