Maintenance Planner: Drive Plant Reliability & Scheduling

BWXT; Jonesborough (TN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health and retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Inclusive work environment

Energy industry impact

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Planner to coordinate and optimize maintenance across facilities, ensuring safety, reliability, and alignment with production schedules.

This role collaborates with maintenance teams, procurement and vendors to sustain equipment performance. On-site in Jonesborough, TN, you will develop preventive, predictive, and corrective plans, source vendors, create detailed work orders, and drive scheduling improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent two technical education; experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years in maintenance planning, facilities management, or a related technical role.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal teams and external vendors.
• Proficiency with CMMS software and standard office applications.
• Maintenance planning experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or large commercial facility.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain/maintain DOE clearance.
• Preferred Technical certifications in maintenance planning or CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans for facilities and equipment.
• Coordinates maintenance schedules to align with production timelines and site availability.
• Identifies, sources, and evaluates vendors for maintenance or repair services.
• Creates detailed work orders with scope, materials, labor, and duration.
• Ensures timely delivery of parts and materials by coordinating with suppliers.
• Collaborates with technicians and departments to prioritize work based on safety and urgency.
• Maintains records of equipment history, work, and costs.
• Monitors inventory levels and replenishes spare parts as needed.
• Reviews completed tasks for quality and optimization opportunities.
• Supports continuous improvement to enhance reliability and scheduling processes.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Communication

Organization

Vendor relations

Problem solving

Manufacturing exposure

Education

Associate’s degree or technical diploma

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Planner to coordinate and optimize maintenance across facilities, ensuring safety, reliability, and alignment with production schedules.

This role collaborates with maintenance teams, procurement and vendors to sustain equipment performance. On-site in Jonesborough, TN, you will develop preventive, predictive, and corrective plans, source vendors, create detailed work orders, and drive scheduling improvements.