Planner II

AES; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AES is a leading energy company seeking a Maintenance Electrical Planner for our Indianapolis-area facilities. You will develop work plans, procure resources, and support efficient maintenance, outages, and project execution.

Qualified candidates will have at least five years of electrical maintenance experience at a generating station, strong planning and communication skills, and proficiency with SAP, CMMS/EAP, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of generating station electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience applying work management best practices and safety protocols.
• Ability to procure materials and coordinate resources for planned work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop work plans for routine maintenance, outages, and projects.
• Procure resources and coordinate with maintenance and operations teams.
• Apply CMMS/EAP and SAP for work planning and tracking.
• Perform job hazard analyses and obtain necessary permits.
• Review maintenance histories to improve productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Lead work request reviews and communicate across plant departments.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Work management

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

CMMS/EAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a companythat’snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 byBloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityfor millions of peopleworldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where weoperate. 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 honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

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.