MAINTENANCE PLANNER-RAIL

MARTA • Atlanta, GA

17d • $51,516 - $77,274

About The Position

Uses standardized methods to plan maintenance activities for Journeyman-level employees who maintain and repair communications and computer maintenance systems, as well as rail car electrical and mechanical systems. Within a controlled maintenance environment, produces preventive maintenance work orders and uses a computerized maintenance management system to compile and analyze maintenance backlogs, work requests, work orders, labor costs, equipment replacement, and other maintenance data. Works with front-line supervisors to streamline production and identify trends in maintenance performance. Generates reports for upper management on the effectiveness of the controlled maintenance environment. The work affects business operations to a substantial degree.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of specialized formal training in electrical/electronic repair or mechanical repair, plus four years of experience repairing and maintaining complex electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and components. Directly related electronic repair experience may substitute for specialized formal training on a year-for-year basis. The position requires analytical, oral and written communication, and organizational skills, and experience using personal computers for spreadsheets, word processing, and databases. Experience with a computerized maintenance management information system is highly desirable. Must have or obtain Wayside Level 3 access certification within 30 days.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two years of specialized formal training in electrical/electronic repair or mechanical repair; directly related electronic repair experience may substitute year for year.
• Four years of experience repairing and maintaining complex electronic and/or mechanical assemblies and components.
• Good analytical, oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience using personal computers in spreadsheet, word-processing, and database environments.
• Must have or obtain Wayside Level 3 access certification within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using a computerized maintenance management information system is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with shop management and supervisors to ensure day-to-day activities supporting business-unit work goals are completed efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Plan and schedule preventive and predictive maintenance work according to established guidelines to ensure timely completion.
• Track work orders and maintenance projects through completion.
• Use a computerized maintenance management system to compile and analyze maintenance backlogs, work requests, work orders, labor costs, equipment replacement, and other maintenance data; close and complete work orders according to branch procedures.
• Monitor supplies, special tools, and equipment inventory, and reserve stores material required for planned work.
• Coordinate or set up purchase orders to expedite solicitation of services and equipment from vendors.
• Draft inventory stock change documents for review and approval as needed.
• Generate department reports on the effectiveness of the maintenance environment for upper-management review.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED