Planner II

AES Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Electrical Planner to develop work plans, procure resources, and optimize maintenance and outage execution. You will apply work-management best practices, use CMMS/EAP and SAP, and ensure safe, cost-effective outcomes across electrical maintenance projects.

The role requires five years of electrical maintenance planning experience, strong communication, and the ability to operate in a union environment while supporting a 24x7 facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of generating station electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Other planning experience will be considered; strong work management knowledge required.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal, technical, financial and estimating/planning skills.
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office; experience with EAP, SAP and scheduling software preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; project management experience preferred.
• Adaptable to changing business needs; organized with ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn/teach; able to work in a union environment; capable of supporting 24x7 operations.
• Additional consideration for PM certification or accredited engineering/tech degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop work plans and procure resources to execute routine maintenance, outages, and projects.
• Apply work management best practices; use CMMS/EAP, purchasing and financial software.
• Select and procure materials/resources; develop job steps for maintenance tasks.
• Perform job hazard analyses and ensure proper permits for tasks.
• Review maintenance histories to drive improvements and cost efficiency.
• Prepare routine maintenance reports and resource-loaded schedules.
• Lead work request review meetings and coordinate across plant departments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills

Financial skills

Estimating/planning

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Office

Project management

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology

Tools

SAP

CMMS/EAP

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices. Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it.

Position Scope:

• Under general guidance, the Maintenance Electrical Planner is responsible for developing work plans and procuring resources that facilitate efficient and cost effective execution of routine maintenance, outage work, and specific projects.
• Must be adept in work management best practices and able to apply them to area of responsibility. Must be able to effectively use CMMS/EAP, purchasing, and financial software to meet work management process requirements.
• Must be familiar with maintenance repair processes to develop appropriate job steps. Responsible for selection and procurement of materials and resources necessary to execute work plans and projects.
• Must be able to perform job hazard analyses for mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks and provide appropriate permits (LOTO, hot work, confined space, etc.) for execution of work.
• Responsible for review and analysis of maintenance histories to facilitate process improvements and make work plans more productive or cost effective.
• Prepare routine maintenance reports. Develop and prepare information for resource loaded maintenance schedules.
• Lead work request review meetings and effectively communicate across plant departments.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of generating station electrical maintenance experience is preferred. Other planning experience will be considered. Working knowledge of industry work management best practices. Self-motivated individual with a positive attitude. Strong interpersonal, technical, financial and estimating/planning skills. Strong computer skills required and experience with Microsoft Office. Experience using EAP, SAP and scheduling software applications preferred. Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential. Project management experience preferred. Must be able to quickly adapt to changing business needs. Effective organizational skills with commitment to deadlines. Willingness and ability to learn/teach. Willingness to work in a union environment. Able to support a 24 x 7 operation. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with project management certification and/or bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology from an accredited college/university.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Accelerating the future of energy, together Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy. Are you ready to join us?

www.aes.com/careers