Salas O'Brien · 1 day ago
Maintenance Planner
Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for clients and the world. They are seeking a Maintenance Planner to support the Division of Facilities Operations and Maintenance at the National Institutes of Health, ensuring effective coordination and management of facility maintenance activities within an Integrated Work Management System.
Industrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Support the Division of Facility Operations and Maintenance (DFOM) by assisting call center and work reception staff to ensure the customer requested maintenance tickets are efficiently assigned and prioritize
Organize and coordinate maintenance or modification activities by reviewing maintenance tickets and linking them to the corresponding assets within IWMS
Accurately document, track, and close out work within medical, lab, and large physical plant facilities
Develop work packages, instructions, and procedures to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of task
Link maintenance requests to the specific assets responsible for reported issues
Identify and report duplicate maintenance tickets to DFOM staff
Assist DFOM staff with filters, reports, and dashboards in IWMS Nuvolo to ensure customer requested maintenance tickets are effectively risk-assessed and assigned appropriately
Help DFOM staff manage the backlog of low-priority customer requested maintenance tickets by developing and maintaining resolution plans
Coordinate with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain management to support operational efficiency
Provide status reports and analyze production data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Review and test monthly IWMS releases and identify or verify bugs
Assist with the planning and prioritization of new IWMS releases
Support the development and phased deployment of IWMS features
Coordinate with IWMS developers
Provide recommendations for system enhancements to improve functionality and efficiency
Deliver training and support for IWMS users on both desktop and mobile platforms
Manage the ORF IWMS inbox and provide customer service support for user inquires and issues
Qualification
Required
Associates degree plus 3 years' experience, or Bachelors from accredited institution in Facility Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or related discipline
Candidates without a degree may qualify with an equivalent combination of education and professional level experience in work control, planning, or logistics
Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.), particularly Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate at multiple levels, including engineers, project managers, business analysts, and customers
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Effective organizational skills, demonstrated by ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, and show attention to detail
Self-starter, work well within a team environment with minimal direction
Good team player and leadership skills, focused and motivated, problem-solver
Demonstrates the ability to effectively collaborate with multiple levels of management, peers, represented workforces, and business stakeholders
Inventory control principles and best practices for facilities
Ability to understand engineering drawings and parts lists with accuracy
Strong organizational and communication skills
Proven ability to apply strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
Must be a US Citizen for Security Clearance requirements
Ability to pass government background checks and obtain Confidential government Security Clearance
Preferred
Knowledge of Integrated Work Management Systems (IWMS) or Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Professional development support
Company
Salas O'Brien
Salas O'Brien is a national leading Facilities Planning, Commissioning, Construction Management and Mechanical, Electrical.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
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Blackstone Group
2024-01-22Private Equity
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