Overview:
This position is responsible for assisting a major client with the management and execution of their maintenance program. This individual will be an active and integral member of the maintenance planning team and will participate in the daily work routine. Provide maintenance planning support for vehicle test and development equipment to include: equipment failure troubleshooting, corrective action analysis, repair parts specifications and ordering, repair work planning, scheduling, and coordination.
Responsibilities:
The planners’ role will be to maintain equipment within the assigned area of responsibility in a state of readiness to support test production. Will also be responsible to assist in determining the appropriate preventive maintenance (PM) frequencies, ensuring PM content is accurate and appropriate, evaluating consumables selection for cost reduction, and estimating task duration, to name a few. There will also be procedural and equipment issues that arise from the skilled trades comments requiring engineering evaluation and direction to improve specific maintenance procedures. The engineer will also screen the corrective maintenance (CM) work orders for opportunities to perform root cause failure analysis to prevent future failures.
Qualifications:
Position requires an Associates Degree plus 12 years experience in a plant maintenance planning environment. Experience with the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of refrigeration systems, large fans, dynamometers, boilers, air handling units including dessicant air dryers, and miscellaneous facility equipment associated with complex test systems is essential. Knowledge and experience with the implementation of new and advanced maintenance management techniques a plus. Must be familiar with all skilled trade areas of responsibility and be an excellent communicator both written and oral. Experience in analyzing trends in performance parameters (vibration, temperature, etc.) a plus. Ability to use a computer to perform word processing, use spreadsheets and project planning tools, as well as operate a computerized work management system is essential. Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to multi-task is required. Must be motivated, take “ownership” of area of responsibility and have a sense of urgency in accomplishing tasks.
