Equipment Maintenance Planner

Form Energy; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits package

100% medical coverage for employees

12+ weeks paid leave for new parents

Generous vacation policies

Job summary

Form Energy, located in Weirton, WV, is seeking a Maintenance Planner to implement a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and coordinate maintenance activities. As part of a dedicated Facilities Operations team, you will be pivotal in planning preventive and corrective maintenance.

The position requires 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Form Energy values its employees with competitive salaries, stock options, and comprehensive benefits including 100% medical coverage for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in technical maintenance or planning.
• Experience in implementing or administering a CMMS.
• Demonstrated experience in problem solving and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Act as the local site administrator for the CMMS.
• Drive utilization of the CMMS to document and track work orders.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive maintenance schedule.
• Prioritize maintenance tasks based on equipment criticality.
• Work closely with procurement to ensure availability of spare parts.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Production teams to plan activities.

Skills

Technical maintenance experience

CMMS administration

Problem solving

Scheduling

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron‑air batteries is underway at our first high‑volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now – right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing – might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading – you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Maintenance Planner to implement a new computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and coordinate/plan preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance and calibration activities. As part of our Facilities Operations team and reporting into our Facilities Operations Manager, you will work on day‑to‑day and special evolution maintenance planning in collaboration with Engineering, Process, Technical, Procurement and Production Operations teams. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast‑moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

What you’ll do:

• Act as the local site administrator for the enterprise‑wide implementation of a new CMMS. Assist with the implementation planning and Go‑Live Launch preparation process.

• Drive utilization of the CMMS to document and track work order execution, asset life‑cycle management, and spare parts inventory.

• Create and maintain a comprehensive maintenance schedule, including planned preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance and calibration tasks.

• Prioritize maintenance tasks based on equipment criticality, safety concerns, and production schedules.

• Work closely with procurement to ensure the availability of necessary spare parts, tools, and materials for maintenance tasks.

• Collaborate with the Maintenance and Production teams to understand their needs and schedule/plan maintenance activities accordingly.

What you’ll bring:

• 3–5 years of experience in technical maintenance, maintenance planning or administration in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Experience implementing and/or administering a CMMS.

• Demonstrated experience in problem solving, scheduling, and collaboration.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Where you’ll work:

This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000‑square‑foot facility is our hub for high‑volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available.

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full‑time employees – and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.