Maintenance Planning and Systems Specialist

Company Mission

Clean Energy is changing the way the world fuels its vehicles. Reducing pollution from the transportation industry is an important goal for our nation, and we at Clean Energy know just how realistic and attainable that goal is with natural gas fuel. Our mission is to create a healthier planet by eliminating carbon emissions in the transportation and dairy industries. Come join the team that is changing the way North America fuels transportation.

Our Headquarters office is located on a beautiful campus in Newport Beach, California.

Benefits Offered - 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and more.

Competitive compensation of $95,000-$105,000 depending on experience.

The Maintenance Planner provides leadership and direction for work management functions across two LNG and two RNG production plants. This role is responsible for defining, recommending, implementing, and managing systems, structures, and processes to achieve and sustain the Work Management Mission. The Maintenance Planner prepares schedules, coordinates work, implements preventative and predictive maintenance programs, and develops equipment records and cost distribution.

The position works closely with Service Technicians, Plant Managers, Operations General Manager, and Supply Chain to resolve complex issues and ensure seamless service operations.

• Lead and support day-to-day maintenance planning and scheduling activities across multiple production plants.
• Ensure Maintenance Technicians follow established procedures for planning and scheduling.
• Routinely communicate new or changed processes to technicians and stakeholders.
• Create and manage inspection routes, preventative maintenance, and corrective work orders; input documentation into Field Service Programs.
• Assemble work schedules considering equipment needs, availability, labor requirements, and emergency repairs.
• Collaborate with LNG General Manager, Plant Managers, and Supply Chain to optimize scheduled work.
• Maintain awareness of work prioritization processes within Operations, Quality, Safety, and other departments.
• Routinely communicate and adhere to CMMS standards and usage.
• Perform data analysis on CMMS information to provide solutions and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist in budget management by communicating spending history and future predictions by work type and category.
• Act as point person for CMMS setup around new capital projects, including service objects, assets, asset hierarchy, inspections, PMs, and correctives.
• Leverage IoT and data analytics tools to support predictive maintenance initiatives and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards applicable to LNG/RNG production.
• Support the site with technical issues as they arise; participate in problem‑solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with development of maintenance department goals and objectives (master plan).
• Domestic travel up to 30%.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field, plus a minimum of 5 years of related experience in LNG, RNG, or energy production environments; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with maintenance planning, operations, customer service, and field service programs required.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365 Field Services is highly desirable; candidates with strong aptitude for learning new field service management platforms will be considered.
• Basic understanding of maintenance metrics and their business significance.
• Certifications such as CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) or PMP (Project Management Professional) are preferred.

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