Maintenance Planner

MacLean Power Systems•Alabaster, AL

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner plans, schedules, and coordinates preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and minimize production downtime. The role works with maintenance technicians, production supervisors, engineering, and purchasing to ensure work is planned, resourced, and completed safely. In a utility hardware manufacturing environment, the position supports equipment used to produce utility poles, hardware fittings, transmission and distribution components, and equipment used in metal fabrication, machining, welding, coating, and assembly operations.

Requirements

3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
At least 2 years of maintenance planning or scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience using CMMS software such as SAP PM, IBM Maximo, JDE, Maintenance Connection, or similar systems.
Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment, including CNC machines, presses, welding equipment, conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, electrical systems, compressors, and material handling equipment.
In-depth knowledge of maintenance policies, procedures, and best practices.
Proven ability to lead and manage a team, including hiring, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
Technical accreditation from a recognized institution or completion of a skilled trades program.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in maintenance operations.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance activities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to interpret equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance principles.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Familiarity with OSHA safety regulations and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field is preferred.
High school diploma or GED with equivalent maintenance planning experience is considered.

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, and schedule preventive and predictive maintenance activities for production and facility equipment.
Create detailed work orders specifying labor requirements, parts, tools, permits, safety procedures, and estimated completion times.
Coordinate maintenance schedules with production to minimize operational disruptions.
Maintain the CMMS by creating, updating, and closing work orders.
Review equipment history to identify recurring failures and recommend reliability improvements.
Plan shutdowns, turnarounds, and major equipment overhauls.
Ensure spare parts, materials, and specialized tools are available before scheduled work begins.
Coordinate with purchasing and vendors to procure maintenance materials and services.
Monitor the maintenance backlog and prioritize work based on equipment criticality and business needs.
Track maintenance performance metrics, including PM compliance, schedule compliance, equipment uptime, MTBF, and MTTR.
Support root cause failure analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain equipment documentation, manuals, maintenance procedures, and technical drawings.
Ensure maintenance activities comply with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards.
Participate in capital projects, equipment installations, and commissioning activities.
Assist in developing annual maintenance budgets and forecasting maintenance costs.
Recommend maintenance strategy improvements to increase equipment reliability and reduce costs.