Preventive Maintenance Planner

napakiakventures; Oak Park (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Napakiak Environmental and Construction (NEC) seeks a PM Planner to coordinate preventive maintenance and condition-based tasks, ensuring accurate CMMS records and safe workflows. You will develop detailed work packages, verify resources, and lead safety-compliant planning with the Reliability Engineer.

You will prioritize thorough documentation, effective cross-team communication, and timely close-out of plans, contributing to equipment reliability and safety across the site.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in an industrial maintenance environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and maintenance best practices.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical or electrical systems preferred.
• Advanced CMMS experience (SAP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed, standardized work packages for preventive and condition-based maintenance.
• Write clear work instructions including scope, sequence, labor, tools, materials, and equipment.
• Identify parts, consumables and resources for job execution.
• Perform field walkdowns to scope jobs and identify hazards.
• Ensure safety permits (LOTO, JHA) and regulatory requirements are integrated into work packages.
• Close-out work packages accurately in the CMMS after completion.
• Collaborate with Reliability Engineer to refine PM strategies; incorporate feedback.
• Maintain PM documentation and communicate requirements across teams.

Skills

CMMS proficiency

SAP

Maintenance planning

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Safety procedures

LOTO / JHA

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Job description

Overview

The Preventive Maintenance (PM) Planner is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and documentation of preventive and condition-based maintenance activities within the facility. This role focuses on improving equipment reliability, ensuring safe and efficient execution of maintenance work, and maintaining accuracy within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). The PM Planner works closely with the Reliability Engineer and Maintenance Supervisor to continuously optimize maintenance strategies and deliver effective work management.

Key Responsibilities

Work Package Development & Management

• Develop detailed, standardized work packages for all preventive and condition-based maintenance tasks.
• Write clear and concise work instructions outlining job scope, sequence of tasks, required labor, tools, materials, and specialized equipment.
• Identify and document all required parts, consumables, and support resources to ensure technicians have complete information prior to job execution.
• Perform field walkdowns to scope jobs, validate work conditions, and identify potential hazards.
• Identify required safety permits, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and other regulatory requirements.
• Integrate safety protocols and hazard analyses into each work package to ensure compliance with industrial safety standards.
• Ensure timely and accurate close-out of work packages within the CMMS after job completion.

Maintenance Strategy & Optimization

• Collaborate with the site Reliability Engineer to analyze equipment history and refine PM strategies for critical assets.
• Incorporate technician and supervisor feedback to improve accuracy, completeness, and effectiveness of PM job plans.
• Continuously evaluate maintenance plans to optimize equipment performance, reliability, and safety.

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain accurate PM documentation within the CMMS, ensuring data integrity and configuration consistency.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, maintenance supervisors, and technicians to clarify work requirements and resolve planning issues.
• Provide clear written and verbal communication across multidisciplinary teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; additional technical training preferred.
• 3-5+ years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment (technician, lead, or planner).
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, equipment operation, and maintenance best practices.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical or electrical systems is highly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in a CMMS (SAP strongly preferred).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage large backlogs and multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of industrial safety procedures, particularly Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

Napakiak Environmental and Construction (NEC) is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.