Facilities Maintenance Planner

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Facilities Maintenance Planner – GE Aerospace

The Facilities Maintenance Planner/Scheduler plays a critical role in ensuring equipment readiness and operational efficiency. This position bridges the gap between maintenance execution and strategic management, focusing on planning, scheduling, and optimizing maintenance activities.

• Planning & Scheduling
  • Create and manage maintenance schedules:
    Develop level-loading strategies to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
  • Prioritize work orders:
    Focus on safety, criticality, and operational impact using Maximo CMMS.
  • Coordinate work packages:
    Align job plans with operations schedules to minimize disruptions.
  • Develop project schedules:
    Collaborate with maintenance teams and Project Managers.
  • Estimate costs:
    Calculate labor, material, and other costs for planned maintenance.
  • Resource preparation:
    Ensure technicians have necessary tools, parts, and information.
  • Track backlog:
    Maintain visibility on upcoming work and align work management.
  • Analyze metrics:
    Partner with Reliability Engineers to identify root causes of equipment failures and improve performance.
• CMMS Management & Data Integrity
  • Maximo CMMS focal point:
    Ensure accurate equipment registration and hierarchy.
  • Maintain master files:
    Update work management files and dashboards.
  • Support PM schedules:
    Provide detailed procedures, safety requirements, and material needs.
  • Audit and optimize:
    Review asset data, PM frequencies, and job plan accuracy.
  • Train personnel:
    Educate maintenance staff on Maximo documentation and system usage.
• Materials & Resource Management
  • Procure parts and materials:
    Identify and source items for planned maintenance activities.
  • Maintain bill of materials:
    Ensure accuracy for job plans and PM tasks.
  • Support project planning:
    Coordinate purchasing and vendor management for successful execution.
• Cross-Training Program Management
  • Develop tracking systems:
    Create and maintain cross-training matrices for union maintenance personnel.
  • Identify skill gaps:
    Highlight training needs and opportunities.
• Performance Management & Reporting
  • Monitor KPIs:
    Track and report on metrics such as:
  • Schedule compliance and work order completion rates
  • PM compliance percentage and planned vs. unplanned maintenance ratio
  • Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
  • Backlog hours and aging
  • Identify trends:
    Share best practices across facility groups.
• Documentation & Continuous Improvement
  • Ensure accurate documentation:
    Record maintenance activities in Maximo.
  • Refine procedures:
    Improve standard procedures and job plans.
  • Support root cause analysis:
    Investigate repeat failures and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Enhance data quality:
    Continuously improve Maximo system utilization.
• Coordination & Communication
  • Facilitate meetings:
    Organize scheduling meetings with supervisors and operational managers.
  • Communicate updates:
    Share schedule changes and constraints with stakeholders.
  • Participate in meetings:
    Attend labor-management meetings and daily supervisor stand-ups.

• Technical expertise:
  Proficiency in Maximo CMMS and maintenance planning tools.
• Analytical skills:
  Ability to analyze maintenance metrics and identify trends.
• Communication skills:
  Strong ability to coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders.
• Organizational skills:
  Effective scheduling, resource management, and documentation.
• Continuous improvement mindset:
  Focus on optimizing processes and reducing downtime.

• Proficiency in IBM Maximo CMMS or similar programs (asset management, work orders, PM scheduling, reporting).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Smartsheet.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively with union workforce.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach; self-motivated with minimal supervision.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a…