Senior Maintenance Planning Engineering Specialist (1153454)

The Judge Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Maintenance Planning & Reliability Engineer in Phoenix, AZ. This role focuses on translating approved maintenance strategies, RC M initiatives, and FMEA findings into actionable maintenance programs within SAP S/4HANA EAM, APM, and CMMS platforms.

You will develop standardized maintenance plans, job plans, task lists, and preventive maintenance programs across a multi-site portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience configuring maintenance plans, PM programs, task lists, and equipment master data in SAP PM, SAP S/4HANA EAM, IBM Maximo, or similar CMMS.
• Ability to translate FMEA outputs into practical maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of RCM, preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance.
• Experience in heavy industry environments (mining, energy, manufacturing) with SAP/Maximo familiarity.
• Strong technical writing to produce clear work instructions; safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Translate maintenance strategies and FMEA outputs into executable plans in SAP S/4HANA EAM, APM, and CMMS.
• Develop detailed job plans and task lists including labor, tools, materials, OEM guidance, and safety criteria.
• Maintain asset master data: equipment records, functional locations, and hierarchies.
• Configure Preventive Maintenance programs, scheduling logic, horizons, and cycles.
• Manage BOM integration to support parts availability, procurement, and work execution.
• Ensure data integrity across asset classes and sites.
• Deploy maintenance standards across sites while allowing controlled local modifications.
• Maintain version control, deployment tracking, and audit documentation.
• Review plans to align with reliability strategies and OEM recommendations.
• Improve programs using performance data, reliability studies, and updated FMEA findings.
• Support readiness during commissioning and startup; collaborate with Reliability and Supply Chain teams.

Skills

Maintenance planning

FMEA

RCM

SAP S/4HANA EAM

IBM Maximo

CMMS

PM programs

BOM

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

9+ years engineering or maintenance reliability experience

Tools

SAP PM

S/4HANA EAM

IBM Maximo

CMMS platforms

Job description

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $95,000.00 USD Annually - $125,000.00 USD Annually

We are seeking a Maintenance Planning & Reliability Engineer to bridge enterprise asset reliability strategies with field-level maintenance execution. In this role, you will transform approved maintenance strategies, Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) initiatives, and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) findings into actionable maintenance programs within SAP S/4HANA EAM, APM, and CMMS platforms.

You will be responsible for developing standardized maintenance plans, job plans, task lists, and preventive maintenance programs that drive consistent, high-quality maintenance execution across a multi-site asset portfolio. This position plays a critical role in maximizing asset performance, reliability, and lifecycle value while ensuring alignment with operational priorities and enterprise asset management objectives.

Responsibilities

• Translate approved maintenance strategies and FMEA outputs into executable maintenance plans within SAP S/4HANA EAM, APM, and CMMS systems.
• Develop detailed job plans and task lists that address identified failure modes and include labor requirements, tools, materials, OEM recommendations, inspection criteria, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate asset master data, including equipment records, functional locations, task lists, and asset hierarchies.
• Configure and optimize Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs, including scheduling logic, call horizons, and maintenance cycles.
• Manage Bill of Materials (BOM) integration to support maintenance planning, parts availability, procurement, and work execution.
• Ensure master data integrity and consistency across all asset classes and site locations.
• Deploy and govern enterprise maintenance standards across multiple sites while enabling controlled site-level modifications where appropriate.
• Maintain version control, deployment tracking, and audit documentation for maintenance plans and standards.
• Review and audit maintenance plans to ensure alignment with reliability strategies, OEM recommendations, and operational best practices.
• Continuously improve maintenance programs through incorporation of equipment performance data, lessons learned, reliability studies, and updated FMEA findings.
• Support maintenance readiness and plan development during asset commissioning and startup activities.
• Partner with Reliability Engineering teams to prioritize maintenance plan updates following significant equipment failures.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to ensure material availability and BOM accuracy.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for site maintenance planners regarding job plan development, CMMS configuration, and maintenance standards.
• Engage OEMs and technical stakeholders to obtain equipment-specific maintenance and reliability guidance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

One of the following:

• High School Diploma or GED with 9+ years of engineering or maintenance reliability experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Reliability, Maintenance, Operations, or a related scientific discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Required Qualifications

• Experience developing and configuring maintenance plans, PM programs, task lists, work orders, and equipment master data within SAP PM, SAP S/4HANA EAM, IBM Maximo, or a similar enterprise CMMS/ERP platform.
• Strong understanding of FMEA methodologies and the ability to convert failure analysis outputs into practical maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and condition-based maintenance practices.
• Experience supporting industrial asset management programs in heavy industry, mining, manufacturing, energy, or similar environments.
• Familiarity with mobile mining equipment and/or fixed plant assets, including:
  • Haul trucks
  • Shovels
  • Drills
  • Crushers
  • Mills
  • Conveyors
  • Pumps
  • Screens
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to develop clear, detailed work instructions for maintenance personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver maintenance planning initiatives across diverse asset portfolios.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and risk management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing enterprise maintenance or reliability programs.
• Experience with equipment lifecycle planning and capital replacement planning.
• Multi-site maintenance planning or corporate reliability experience.
• Participation in RCM studies, FMEA workshops, or reliability improvement initiatives.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or equivalent certification.
• SAP PM Power User/Super User certification or IBM Maximo administration experience.
• Experience with maintenance document management systems and version control processes.
• Working knowledge of condition monitoring technologies, including:
  • Vibration analysis
  • Oil analysis
  • Thermography
  • Predictive maintenance technologies
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong presentation and leadership capabilities.