Maintenance Planner

Job Description
BAE Systems is looking for an on-site Maintenance Scheduler/Planner with prior experience in a maintenance organization. The Scheduler will have a primarily focus on providing schedules and plans with collaboration with operations to understand needs and contractual preventive maintenance items. Responsibilities include:

Developing and managing detailed maintenance schedules and work orders

• Coordinating and scheduling all maintenance activities
• Ensuring plans meet operational needs
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance performed, and variances to the schedules
• Working with engineering and operations teams to plan and implement equipment modifications and upgrades
• Procuring necessary maintenance supplies and equipment and tracking items
• Participating in the development and implementation of maintenance policies, procedures, and best practices
• Understand the types of maintenance jobs well enough to describe what needs to be accomplished, estimate labor hours, tools, and resources needed to complete different work orders.
• Prepare preventative maintenance plans and schedules that are in sync with the organization's maintenance goals.
• Act as the primary liaison person between maintenance and operations.
• Coordinate planned downtimes to reduce mean time between failures and minimize interference with production schedules.

Maintenance Planners typically work in an indoor office setting but may need to spend time in the field conducting inspections and working with supervisors assessing work requests. In the event of emergencies, they may also be required to work outside normal business hours to ensure that maintenance work does not interfere with regular operations.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years maintenance execution experience, with or without planning & scheduling background.

• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in using maintenance planning and scheduling software
• Good knowledge of safety regulations and industry standards
• Familiarity with maintenance equipment and supplies procurement processes
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions
• Strong problem-solving skills

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $ $

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.