Position Overview
The Maintenance Planner is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and optimizing maintenance activities across all facility operations. This role ensures maintenance tasks are efficiently planned, vendors are properly sourced, and all work aligns with site priorities, safety standards, and operational schedules. The Maintenance Planner works closely with maintenance teams, operations leadership, procurement, and external vendors to maintain high equipment reliability and overall facility performance.
Location
On-site in Jonesborough, TN
Your Day to Day as a Maintenance Planner
Develops and manages preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans for facilities and equipment.
Coordinates maintenance schedules to align with production timelines, operational constraints, and site availability.
Identifies, sources, and evaluates vendors for specialized maintenance or repair services as needed.
Creates detailed work orders, including scope, materials, tools, labor requirements, and estimated duration.
Ensures timely delivery of parts, equipment, and materials by communicating with suppliers and tracking orders.
Collaborates with maintenance technicians, supervisors, and other departments to prioritize work based on safety, urgency, and operational impact.
Maintains accurate records of equipment history, completed work, vendor performance, and maintenance costs.
Monitors inventory levels for critical spare parts and coordinate replenishment when necessary.
Reviews completed tasks to verify work quality, adherence to plans, and opportunities for optimization.
Supports continuous improvement efforts to enhance facility reliability, maintenance efficiency, and scheduling processes.
Ensures all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, company policies, and environmental standards.
Required Qualifications
Associate’s degree or equivalent two (2) technical education, equivalent experience will be considered.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in maintenance planning, facilities management, or a related technical role.
Strong understanding of industrial or facility maintenance practices, equipment, and terminology.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal teams and external vendors.
Proficiency with CMMS software and standard office applications.
Problem solving skills with an emphasis on process improvement and proactive planning.
Maintenance planning experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or large commercial facility.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.
Preferred Qualifications: Technical certifications (e.g., maintenance planning, reliability, CMMS systems).
Knowledge of procurement or contract management.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!
Pay: $47,000 - $74,000
The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $47,000 and $74,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.
BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.
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