Maintenance Planner - Albany International : Job Details

Position Summary:The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler at AEC is responsible for planning and scheduling all maintenance activities using SAP. This role ensures equipment reliability by organizing preventive, corrective, and project-related work, while supporting production uptime and cost-control efforts.Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Use SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) to manage notifications, create work orders, assign priorities, and track completion.
• Screen maintenance requests and work with technicians to define job scopes clearly.
• Develop detailed job plans including labor hours, parts, tools, permits, and safety steps.
• Build weekly maintenance schedules that align with production and technician availability.
• Coordinate with operations, inventory, vendors, and purchasing to ensure materials are staged ahead of work.
• Monitor backlog, overdue work orders, and PM compliance; adjust plans as needed.
• Lead weekly scheduling meetings with maintenance and production teams.
• Ensure accurate documentation and history is recorded in SAP after job completion.
• Track performance metrics like schedule compliance, wrench time, and downtime reduction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

• 3+ years in maintenance or facilities planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP PM module is required.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and facility systems.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable working on the plant floor and in office settings.
• Familiar with safety procedures, LOTO, and GMP (if applicable).

Additional Position Requirements (education, certifications, experience, physical)

• SAP
• Must have certification / training certification / associates or BS in project planning.