Maintenance Planner

*Description* Advanced Work Management Planning & Scheduling * Independently develop and refine detailed work plans for maintenance activities, assessing labor, equipment, and material requirements to optimize resource allocation. * Lead the scheduling of planned and emergent maintenance activities, working closely with field operations to align schedules with plant requirements and ensure minimal operational disruption. * Oversee the onboarding process for new plants into SAP S/4 HANA, validating and configuring data, PMs, and workflows to support efficient plant operations. * Evaluate historical work management data to identify patterns, recommend improvements, and standardize best practices fleet-wide. Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement * Accumulate and assess data on planned versus actual work performance, including time, manpower, and equipment usage, to identify gaps and propose actionable solutions for improving planning accuracy and resource utilization. * Contribute to the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor the effectiveness of maintenance strategies and the reliability of assets. * Identify opportunities for process optimization and support continuous improvement efforts through data-driven recommendations. Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Strategy & Support * Maintain and ensure high standards of data integrity and compliance within SAP S/4 HANA, including equipment history, maintenance logs, and user inputs. * Lead the configuration and automation of Annual Maintenance Plans in SAP, working with the O&M Engineering team to ensure alignment with operational and maintenance goals. * Assist with managing inventory within SAP, ensuring material locations are accurately tracked and timely adjustments are made to support maintenance activities. * Design and implement custom SAP Variants to enhance site-specific and fleetwide planning and scheduling capabilities. Change Management & Best Practices Implementation * Work closely with the O&M Technical Services team to deploy Engineering Changes, ensuring smooth transitions and implementation across impacted plants. * Lead the development of detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) in SAP, ensuring a logical plant hierarchy is established and maintained. * Support and facilitate training sessions for field personnel, O&M teams, and other departments on SAP S/4 HANA processes, work management strategies, and data analysis techniques to drive continuous improvement and compliance. * Recommend and implement best practices for work management across various business lines (Utility Wind, Utility Solar, DGCS, and Battery Storage). Reporting & Communication * Create and maintain comprehensive reports, including forecasts, variance analyses, and KPI tracking, to support data-driven decision-making and site performance improvements. * Act as a liaison between multiple departments (O&M Technical Services, Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement) to ensure seamless communication and alignment on planning and scheduling needs. * Engage in regular updates with stakeholders, providing clear and concise progress reports, risk assessments, and recommendations for scheduling optimization. *Skills* sap s 4 hana, T codes, IA, IPO, NERC, maintenance planning, industrial equipment, energy, power plants *Top Skills Details* sap s 4 hana,T codes,IA,IPO,NERC,maintenance planning,industrial equipment,energy,power plants *Additional Skills & Qualifications* Planner 2 is a fully qualified position in the Maintenance and Operations Planning and Scheduling team. Planners at this level demonstrate independence in their duties, handling a range of planning and scheduling tasks with minimal supervision. The role involves leading the development of comprehensive work plans, ensuring efficient scheduling, and analyzing operational data to drive continuous improvement. Planner 2 also plays a key role in optimizing processes, supporting junior planners, and contributing to the effective implementation of SAP S/4 HANA. *Experience Level* Intermediate Lev. *Job Type & Location*This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA. *Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) *Workplace Type*This is a fully remote position. *Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. *San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:* Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. *Massachusetts Lie Detector:* It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. *Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):* We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. 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