I&E Maintenance Planner

Job description:

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Maintenance Planner to support industrial maintenance operations. This role is responsible for developing comprehensive maintenance job packages from work orders, ensuring all required labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and safety requirements are identified for safe and efficient execution.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on Instrumentation and Electrical maintenance experience, preferably in a chemical, petrochemical, refinery, or industrial manufacturing environment, along with strong maintenance planning and job package development capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review maintenance work orders for technical completeness and identify any missing information.
• Develop detailed maintenance job packages outlining required labor, materials, tools, equipment, and services.
• Perform field checks and site assessments to validate job scope and execution requirements.
• Identify the activities and resources necessary to complete Instrumentation and Electrical maintenance tasks.
• Identify safety requirements, potential hazards, and necessary precautions for maintenance activities.
• Prepare and enter maintenance plans into the Global Engineering and Maintenance Tracking System (GEMTS).
• Incorporate feedback from field technicians and maintenance personnel to improve job plans.
• Ensure maintenance job packages include approved procedures or qualify under the applicable procedure exemption list.
• Review maintenance procedures to ensure appropriate hazard assessments are included.
• Develop, revise, and update maintenance procedures, work instructions, and checklists as required.
• Support procedure reviews and initiate Management of Change (MOC) when necessary.
• Serve as a technical resource for maintenance planning and procedure development activities.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) maintenance within an industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation and electrical maintenance activities, equipment, and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience developing maintenance job plans and detailed work packages.
• Experience reviewing work orders, conducting field checks, and identifying required resources for maintenance execution.
• Knowledge of industrial safety requirements, hazard assessments, and maintenance procedures.
• Experience working with maintenance teams, technicians, and operations personnel.
• Associate degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience in maintenance, manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• In lieu of a degree, substantial relevant hands-on experience is required; 25 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in chemical plants, petrochemical facilities, refineries, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Familiarity with GEMTS, SAP PM, Maximo, or other maintenance management systems.
• Experience with maintenance procedures, checklists, and Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Previous experience as an I&E Maintenance Planner, Instrumentation Planner, Electrical Planner, or I&E Maintenance Supervisor.

G-TECH Services, Inc. is a leading certified recruitment and placement firm that specializes in providing highly skilled staff in technical fields such as engineering, IT, procurement, finance and accounting. We have well-established relationships with some of the most respected companies in the country and know our clients' job requirements and corporate cultures. Once we understand your experience and career aspirations, we aim to connect you with the right opportunity.