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Previous supervisory or contract management experience preferred. * Language Ability: Ability to ... Experience with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) required, Maximo preferred.

Maintenance Planner

Salinas, CA · On-site

$24.30 - $25.30/hr

... planned WO's with Inventory stock room. * Monitor the entire maintenance process and improve as ... Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the ...

Maintenance Planner

Salinas, CA · On-site

$24.30 - $25.30/hr

... planned WO's with Inventory stock room. * Monitor the entire maintenance process and improve as ... Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the ...

... planned WO's with Inventory stock room. * Monitor the entire maintenance process and improve as ... Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the ...

Maintenance Planner

Williamsport, MD · On-site

$51K - $68K/yr

Maintain records such as documentation of contracts and agreements, costs, budget information for ... Must be experienced with advance planning systems and ERP systems, preferably SAP S4 * Excellent ...

We are looking for a highly competent and experienced Maintenance Planner to lead the execution of ... contract mining of coal, minerals, or metals, all the way to mine reclamation. Our service ...

Maintenance Planner - Sr. Work Place Flexibility: Onsite Legal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX At ... This person may also be assigned 'Contract Manager' to oversee contract work when needed. He or she ...

Maintenance Planner - Sr. Work Place Flexibility: Onsite Legal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX At ... This person may also be assigned 'Contract Manager' to oversee contract work when needed. He or she ...

Maintenance Planner (Ag) Posting Start Date: 5/14/26 Job Location: UNITED STATES SUGAR AGRICULTURE ... Estimating job cost including labor, materials, and contract service requirements. * Plans and ...

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How much do contract maintenance planner jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract maintenance planner in the United States is $35.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.64 and $42.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Contract Maintenance Planners?

Contract Maintenance Planners are professionals responsible for organizing, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities for facilities or equipment under a contract. They serve as the liaison between clients, maintenance teams, and contractors to ensure all required maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and on time. Their duties often include developing maintenance schedules, tracking work progress, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. They play a crucial role in minimizing downtime and optimizing maintenance costs for organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract Maintenance Planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Maintenance Planner, you need strong organizational skills, knowledge of maintenance processes, and typically a background in engineering or facilities management. Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), scheduling software, and relevant safety certifications are commonly required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities are essential soft skills for coordinating with teams and contractors. These skills ensure efficient maintenance planning, reduce downtime, and promote safety and compliance within facilities.

What are the common challenges faced by Contract Maintenance Planners, and how can they be managed effectively?

Contract Maintenance Planners often face challenges such as coordinating schedules among multiple contractors, managing shifting project priorities, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential for addressing these challenges. Proactively updating schedules, maintaining clear documentation, and fostering collaborative relationships with both internal teams and external vendors can help streamline workflows and minimize disruptions.

What is the difference between Contract Maintenance Planner vs Maintenance Scheduler?

AspectContract Maintenance PlannerMaintenance Scheduler
Primary RolePlans and manages maintenance contracts, coordinates with vendors, ensures contractual complianceSchedules and coordinates routine maintenance tasks, updates work orders, manages daily maintenance activities
CredentialsTypically requires certifications in maintenance management or planning, relevant industry experienceOften requires technical or trade certifications, experience in maintenance scheduling
Work EnvironmentOffice-based with site visits, liaises with vendors and contractorsOn-site and office-based, directly involved in daily maintenance operations
Industry UsageCommon in industries with extensive maintenance contracts like manufacturing, energyUsed across similar industries for routine maintenance planning

The Contract Maintenance Planner focuses on managing maintenance contracts and vendor relationships, ensuring contractual obligations are met. In contrast, the Maintenance Scheduler primarily handles scheduling and coordinating routine maintenance activities. Both roles require relevant certifications and industry experience but differ in scope and daily responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Contract Maintenance Planner job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,036 per year, or $35.6 per hour.

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Overview

"ENGINEERING A BETTER TOMORROW". Our quality engineering, sustainable solutions and safety record inspire everything we do. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows for all employees to feel valued and safe to give their opinions and improve our company.

Tata Consulting Engineers USA, LLC, (TCE), is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.

Position Summary

The Reliability Planner is primarily responsible for all aspects of planning and material coordination of maintenance work at the client plant.  This position has accountability for development and maintenance of documentation systems and archiving standard job plans. The goal of this position is to enable safe and efficient work performed by client Maintenance Technicians, contract maintenance technicians and outside contractors.

Responsibilities

Execute Planner Role of the Reliability Work Processes.

Supports the Reliability Work Process consistently striving for improvements.

Provides support to the planning team in support of the site reliability schedule.

Plan work orders as they are received (Work Planning Process).

Develop and archive standard job plans for routine, shutdown and preventative maintenance work.

Order materials and/or request materials from the store room for planned jobs (with as much notice to Procurement/Storeroom as possible).

Works closely with the Operations Gatekeeper and Reliability to ensure that the priority planned work is scheduled.  

Maintain and report unplanned work backlog at acceptable levels.

Maintain and report ready to execute backlog.

Work closely with Operations Planner and Maintenance Scheduling Leader to prioritize and proactively schedule all maintenance and reliability work.

Plan and schedule work performed by "third party" contractors.

Track and report on the Work Order Process KPIs.

Contribute to ongoing utilization of a CMMS for the PGA plant.

Lead in ongoing implementation and utilization of all PGA equipment files and data in CMMS and other databases.

Support the management of spare parts.

Support the Maintenance Scheduling Leader with planning expertise to effectively execute Turnarounds.

Support Scheduling in absence of Maintenance Scheduling Leader.

Reviews the weekly forecast and the associated job plans to match the reliability activity needs with resources availability, materials, and equipment requirements.

Works closely with the Operations Gatekeeper and Reliability to ensure that the priority planned work is scheduled. 

Qualifications

Knowledge of Maintenance Planning and Scheduling.

Working knowledge of chemical process operations, OSHA and PSM.

Technical knowledge and experience in maintenance procedures and methods and familiarity with maintenance scheduling and planning.

Prior experience implementing a maintenance work process.

Ability to use a maintenance-scheduling tool to create effective and realistic weekly / daily, and T/A schedules.

Leaders assist employees in removing real or perceived barriers to implementation and/or use of the work processes.

Must have ability to communicate effectively with operations, technical, mechanical/electrical maintenance technicians.

Based upon an understanding of the work processes and designed roles, leaders assign roles to personnel with the required competencies, provide training for required knowledge and skills, clarify responsibilities, allocate resources, measure performance, and provide feedback.

Education Requirements

High School diploma or GED-required

Associate or bachelor's degree in Technical Field Preferred.

EEO Statement

Tata Consulting Engineers USA, LLC ("TCE") is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal TCE offer letter through our onboarding system.

Fraud Alert

Please be aware that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers being made in the name of TCE by unauthorized individuals or organizations. We want to make it clear that TCE will never ask for any type of payment information during our interview process. Please be advised all email communications from TCE will come from our business email addresses, which end in '@tataconsultingengineers.com'. If you receive any suspicious job-related emails from any other domain, please do not respond to them and disregard any requests for personal or financial information. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job offer or communication, please contact us through our website at www.tataconsultingengineers.com

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