Moses Lake Maintenance Planner

About Us

We are Sila a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the worlds transition to clean energy. To create this future our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries while reducing their size and weight. The result Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. Were tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day and together were redefining whats possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world

Who You Are

As a Maintenance Planner you will be responsible for developing coordinating and scheduling maintenance activities to ensure the efficient operation of a large-scale high-volume manufacturing facility.

This role involves planning preventive and corrective maintenance managing work orders coordinating resources and ensuring minimal downtime for production equipment. The Maintenance Planner works closely with maintenance technicians engineers production teams and external vendors to optimize equipment reliability reduce costs and improve overall operational efficiency.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and maintain detailed maintenance schedules balancing preventive predictive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Prioritize and plan work orders based on urgency production requirements and resource availability.
• Ensure that maintenance activities are planned with minimal disruption to production.
• Coordinate planned maintenance with production schedules to maximize equipment uptime.
• Create review and assign maintenance work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ensure all necessary materials tools and spare parts are available before maintenance activities begin.
• Track work order progress and adjust schedules as needed to accommodate unforeseen issues.
• Maintain accurate records of completed maintenance tasks failure analysis and improvement actions.
• Ensure all maintenance work is performed in compliance with OSHA regulations company safety policies and industry standards.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with safety teams to ensure a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with operations production specialist to define and prioritize maintenance and vendor support
• Collaborate with operations production specialist and engineering group to support and maintain the maintenance work schedule
• Maintain documentation and records required for audits and regulatory compliance.
• Act as a liaison between maintenance production and engineering teams to align maintenance activities with business goals.
• Communicate maintenance schedules and work plans to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide reports on maintenance KPIs including downtime work order completion rates and cost metrics.
• Develop and refine preventive maintenance (PM) programs to enhance equipment reliability and longevity.
• Work with reliability engineers to implement predictive maintenance (PdM) strategies using condition monitoring tools such as vibration analysis infrared thermography and oil analysis.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for maintenance strategies.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent OR Associates or Bachelors degree in Engineering Maintenance Management or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of maintenance planning experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS systems (e.g. SAP PM Maximo Infor EAM Fiix).
• Familiarity with industrial equipment including mechanical electrical pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings schematics and P&IDs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Excellent organizational communication and teamwork skills.
• Nice to have; Certification in Maintenance Planning & Scheduling (e.g. SMRP CMRP or PMP).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles.
• Understanding of industry regulations such as OSHA NFPA and ANSI.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis
• Wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to a lab coat gloves safety glasses and steel toe safety shoes
• Move items up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts
• Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time
• Reach low shelves or items on the floor
• Enter spaces narrower than 3 feet
• Climb stairs or over containment walls
• Precise and repetitive handling of a range of material quantities
• Operate a computer and other office equipment such as a laptop copier/printer etc in a fixed location

The starting base pay for this role is between $103000 and $135000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors such as education experience and skills. Base pay is only one part of Silas competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits perks equity and bonuses. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
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Working at Sila

We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender race sexual orientation religion age disability national origin or any other status protected by law.