Maintenance Planner

Job Description - Maintenance Planner

Position Title:

Maintenance Planner

Summary Job Description:

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for improving the productivity and efficiency of the maintenance team by coordinating and planning all maintenance activities. This role involves preparing detailed job plans, scheduling maintenance work, ensuring the availability of necessary materials and resources, and maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities.

The Maintenance Planner role is also a defacto leadership role in the absence of a bona fide maintenance manager and is responsible for overseeing repair and upkeep operations of the facility as needed. They will assist and schedule maintenance personnel, develop maintenance procedures, leverage an internal CMMS system and ensure the reliability and efficiency of all machinery and systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and maintain detailed job plans for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Schedule maintenance work to minimize downtime and disruption to production.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to plan maintenance activities around production schedules.
• Ensure the availability of necessary materials, spare parts, tools, and equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Maintain an organized and accurate inventory of spare parts and supplies.
• Work with procurement to source and order materials as needed.
• Create, prioritize, and manage work orders in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Track the progress and completion of work orders, ensuring timely execution.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work order details, labor hours, and materials used.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance of equipment.
• Utilize predictive maintenance techniques to identify and address potential issues before they cause equipment failures.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and company policies.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Promote a culture of safety within the maintenance team.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to develop and refine maintenance procedures and best practices.
• Generate regular reports on maintenance performance, including metrics such as downtime, work order completion rates, and maintenance costs.
• Maintain detailed and organized records of equipment history, maintenance activities, and inventory levels.

Job Requirements, Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and industrial systems.
• Proficient in using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Understanding of transformer manufacturing including coil winding, mechanical and electrical assembly, vacuum pumping systems and electrical testing a plus
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and comfortable standing or walking for long periods.
• Must be able to pass background check and drug screen.

Education and Training Requirements:

• Associate's degree or high level of proven experience may be an acceptable substitute
• 5+ years of manufacturing maintenance department experience
• Computer skills including experience with MS Office products, basic ERP system understanding and working knowledge of various equipment and tools

Instrument Transformer Equipment Corporation (ITEC) is dedicated to the design, manufacture, and sales of high-quality instrument transformers serving the needs of the electrical utility industry. Our mission includes providing an environment where our employees can learn and grow in an atmosphere of excellence. ITEC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our employees are the most valuable assets we have. We continually strive to be the industry standard for our products, and in service to our customers. Our interactions with our business partners and associates will always set a high level of integrity. We recognize that our continual success will only be achieved through the accomplishment of this stated mission.