Preventative Maintenance Planner, Level IV

Akima, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Excellent retirement options

Job summary

Akima, LLC is looking for a Preventive Maintenance Planner to optimize maintenance strategies at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in industrial maintenance, strong CMMS knowledge (SAP), and skills in mechanical/electrical systems.

This role involves developing work packages, ensuring safety compliance, and working with engineers and technicians to improve maintenance efficiency, contributing to critical missions for the Department of Energy.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment, as a technician, lead, or planner.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical or electrical systems is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of maintenance practices and equipment operation.
• Advanced proficiency in using a CMMS, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance within the facility.
• Develop detailed work packages and maintain accurate records in CMMS.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and hazard analyses.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

CMMS proficiency (SAP)

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Overview

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS) is actively seeking Engineering, Professional, Technical, and administrative support personnel as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy at the Y-12 National Security Complex located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and the Pantex Plant located in Amarillo, Texas. Successful candidates will be AIS employees, with day-to-day direction from Y-12 staff. Pay, benefits, Human Resources, and Employment Management are provided by AIS.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy DOE clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Preventive Maintenance (PM) Planner is responsible for the strategic planning and coordination of all preventive and condition-based maintenance activities within the facility. This role focuses on improving equipment reliability and ensuring the safe and efficient execution of maintenance work. The planner will develop comprehensive work packages, manage necessary permits, and maintain accurate records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Collaborate with the facility's Reliability Engineer and Maintenance Supervisor to continuously optimize maintenance strategies.
• Develop detailed and standardized work packages for preventive maintenance.
• Write clear and concise work instructions, outlining the scope, sequence of tasks, and required resources for each job.
• Identify and list all necessary parts, tools, materials, and specialized equipment required for each work order to ensure craft/technicians have everything they need before a job begins.
• Perform field walk-downs to scope jobs, identify potential hazards, and ensure work packages accurately reflect field conditions.
• Identify all required safety permits for planned maintenance jobs, including but not limited to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Job Hazard Analysis.
• Incorporate clear safety protocols and hazard analyses into every work package to ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate close-out of all work packages in the CMMS upon job completion.
• Work in close partnership with the site Reliability Engineer to analyze equipment history and refine PM strategies for critical assets.
• Incorporate feedback from maintenance technicians and supervisors to continuously improve the quality, accuracy, and effectiveness of PM job plans.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage a large backlog and balance multiple priorities.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, supervisors, and technicians through written and verbal communication.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of industrial safety procedures, particularly Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 10-15 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment, either as a technician, lead, or planner and 20 years overall experience
• Hands-on experience with mechanical or electrical systems is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, maintenance practices, and equipment operation.
• CMMS Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in using a CMMS is essential, preferably SAP.
• Pre-employment Drug Screen - external applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
• Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position.

Job ID: 2026-23297

Work Type: On-Site

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harsh environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.

As an AIS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.