Electrical Maintenance Planner

Electrical Maintenance Planner

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Electrical Maintenance Planner:

• Develop, review, and maintain electrical equipment master data, including equipment lists, bills of material (BOMs), and preventive maintenance (PM) task lists.
• Plan and schedule electrical work orders for motors, drives, PLCs, switchgear, MCCs, lighting systems, and other control components.
• Estimate labor hours, materials, and special tools required for each work order.
• Obtain vendor quotes, coordinate purchasing, and ensure parts and materials are available prior to job start.
• Track material deliveries and coordinate staging and kitting of electrical parts for upcoming work.
• Maintain an organized backlog of electrical work, categorized by system, priority, and resource type.
• Support weekly and shutdown planning meetings to coordinate with operations and maintenance leadership.
• Review completed work orders for accuracy and ensure electrical feedback and job notes are properly entered in the CMMS.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of electrical asset data within the CMMS.
• Generate reports on backlog status, preventive maintenance compliance, and labor utilization.
• Work with reliability and engineering teams to identify recurring issues and drive continuous improvement in equipment uptime.
• Collaborate with the storeroom team to ensure adequate inventory of critical electrical components and spare parts.
• Recommend stocking changes for high-use or critical electrical items.
• Ensure all electrical job plans incorporate appropriate safety procedures, permits, and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Support plant electrical safety programs and comply with all NFPA 70E and company standards.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Electrical Maintenance Planner:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems including low- and medium-voltage power distribution, controls, PLCs, and instrumentation.
• Experience with maintenance planning, scheduling, or reliability in an industrial environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work effectively with others in a fast-paced production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to be approachable, team-oriented, and maintain a positive work environment.
• Previous experience as an Electrical Maintenance Planner or Electrical Technician.
• Experience with CMMS software, preferably SAP.
• Understanding of preventive and predictive electrical maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Experience using project management or scheduling software such as Microsoft Project.