I&E Maintenance Planner

CAMS - Texas; Tennessee; On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referrals

Job summary

CAMS is seeking an I&E Maintenance Planner to coordinate maintenance for instrumentation, electrical, and plant systems. You will develop detailed work packages, plan and schedule work, and ensure CMMS records are accurate for safe and reliable operation.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and contractors to optimize outages, improve execution, and drive continuous improvement. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with 5+ years in related fields.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
• 5+ years in power generation or industrial maintenance and planning.
• Experience with CMMS systems (Asset Suite, Maximo, SAP PM) is preferred.
• Experience supporting outages and contractor coordination is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive maintenance work packages for non-emergency tasks.
• Convert approved requests into work orders and plan schedules.
• Manage work orders, CMMS records, and equipment history.
• Procure and coordinate contractor services and materials.
• Analyze maintenance data to improve planning and reliability.
• Support safe, reliable plant operations with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Maintenance planning

CMMS knowledge

Outage planning

Equipment history analysis

Vendor coordination

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Asset Suite

Maximo

SAP PM

Job description

The I&E Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting maintenance activities for instrumentation, electrical, and associated plant systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility. This position develops detailed work packages, manages maintenance planning and scheduling activities, coordinates material and contractor resources, and maintains accurate equipment and maintenance records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

The Planner partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and contractor personnel to improve work execution, optimize outage planning, enhance equipment reliability, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive maintenance work packages for non-emergency maintenance activities, including field scoping, job planning, labor estimates, material requirements, safety considerations, equipment history review, procedures, drawings, permits, tooling, and scheduling requirements.
• Review, prioritize, and convert approved work requests into executable work orders; coordinate with Maintenance, Operations, and support personnel to develop short- and long-range maintenance schedules and ensure timely availability of required materials, resources, and services.
• Manage the maintenance work management process through work order completion and closure, ensuring accurate documentation, CMMS records, equipment history, technical files, procedures, drawings, and master parts information are maintained and updated as necessary.
• Procure and coordinate routine and non-routine contractor services, including vendor communications, purchase requisitions, scope development, contractor oversight, and support of planned outages and maintenance activities.
• Analyze maintenance information and equipment history to improve planning effectiveness, work execution, equipment reliability, and overall maintenance performance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operations by collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, contractors, and other stakeholders, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Electrical Technology, Instrumentation Technology, or a related technical field; or
• Equivalent combination of education, military training, and relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in power generation, industrial maintenance, electrical and instrumentation maintenance, maintenance planning, outage planning, or a related technical environment.
• Experience using CMMS platforms such as Asset Suite, Maximo, SAP PM, or similar maintenance management systems preferred.
• Experience supporting maintenance outages, contractor coordination, and work package development strongly preferred.

$95,000 - $110,000 a year

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires frequent travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

We believe in transparency and providing candidates with important information to make informed decisions. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.

This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.