Operations-Maintenance Planner

Overview:

About Fairweather

Fairweather is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success.

 

Why You Should Work for Us

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative work culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Commitment to employee safety and well-being

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, including medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) up to 4% company match.
• Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling and support services
• Paid Holidays: Observance of major federal holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and dependent care option.

 

LOCATION: Anchorage, Alaska

SCHEDULE: 9/80 

 

This is a Contingent Workforce Program position

 

Job Description

The Maintenance Planner plays a critical role in supporting early operations at Pikka by developing detailed, execution-ready maintenance work packs in a dynamic and evolving environment. As a new asset entering startup, maintenance demand will be variable and often unpredictable, requiring disciplined planning, adaptability, and strong field engagement.

This role works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Scheduling to ensure maintenance work is fully scoped, technically aligned, and resource-ready prior to execution. The Planner will help establish structured planning processes, build standardized job plans, and capture lessons learned as systems stabilize.

The position will be based in Anchorage on 9/80 schedule.

This opportunity is well suited for a candidate who thrives in early-stage operations and enjoys building systems and processes in a growing asset.

Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or trade certification preferred
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in oil and gas, industrial, or process facility operations.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, or reliability support roles.
• Demonstrated experience developing detailed maintenance job plans and work packs in SAP or similar CMMS.
• Strong understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance processes in a process facility environment.
• Working knowledge of safety systems, isolation practices, and permit-to-work requirements.

Technical Skills
• Proficient in SAP (or similar CMMS) for work order planning and job pack development.
• Ability to develop detailed job scopes, materials lists, and labor estimates.
• Strong understanding of rotating equipment, instrumentation, electrical systems, and process equipment.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, equipment drawings, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of maintenance KPIs and continuous improvement principles.

Professional Skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, startup environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Scheduling, and Supply Chain.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build credibility and working relationships with field personnel.

Preferred Experience
• Experience supporting early-life or startup operations.
• Experience in remote or rotational work environments.
• Experience in oil production, drilling operations, processing facilities, or seawater treatment systems.
• Familiarity with North Slope operations and logistics.

 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It is Fairweather's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

 

PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Fairweather grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

 

A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.