Preventive Maintenance Planner

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

Job summary

Napakiak Environmental and Construction (NEC) is seeking a PM Planner to coordinate preventive and condition-based maintenance at the Oak Ridge site. The role focuses on reliability, safety, and CMMS accuracy, driving continuous improvement with the Reliability Engineer and Maintenance Supervisor.

You will develop work packages, write detailed instructions, identify parts and permits, and ensure hazard analyses are included in every package for safe, compliant execution.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; technical training preferred.
• 3-5+ years in an industrial maintenance environment (technician, lead, or planner).
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems; hands-on experience preferred.
• Advanced CMMS proficiency, with SAP strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; capable of managing large backlogs and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; solid safety knowledge, including LOTO.
• Thorough understanding of industrial safety procedures including LOTO and JHA.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed, standardized work packages for preventive and condition-based maintenance tasks.
• Write clear work instructions outlining scope, sequence, labor, tools, materials, and equipment.
• Identify and document required parts, consumables, and support resources for job execution.
• Perform field walkdowns to scope jobs, validate conditions, and identify hazards.
• Identify required safety permits, including LOTO and JHA; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Integrate safety protocols into each work package to meet safety standards.
• Ensure timely close-out of work packages in the CMMS after completion.
• Collaborate with the site Reliability Engineer to refine PM strategies for critical assets.
• Incorporate feedback from technicians and supervisors to improve PM plans.
• Continuously evaluate maintenance plans to optimize performance, reliability, and safety.
• Maintain accurate PM documentation within the CMMS and ensure data integrity.
• Communicate with engineers, supervisors, and technicians to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
• Provide clear written and verbal communication across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Safety procedures

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Hazard analysis

Field planning

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

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.