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# Maintenance Planner & SAP Reliability Specialist

- **Company:** EnSafe Inc.
- **Location:** East Hartford, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Data Integrity, Procurement Software, Reliability Engineering, SAP (Applications), SAP Plant Maintenance, Visual Systems, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/a3d61d51-ae87-494b-957a-38f38673f0b5/maintenance-planner-sap-reliability-specialist

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Maintenance, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience in maintenance planning/reliability.
 * 5+ years of experience in maintenance planning, reliability engineering, or maintenance operations, preferably within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
 * Contractor Coordinator certification or equivalent safety/compliance training.
 * Demonstrated experience working with SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) modules, including equipment records, PM schedules, and work order management.
 * Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance (PM), predictive maintenance, and reliability best practices.
 * Experience coordinating with external vendors and contractors, including contractor onboarding, scheduling, and safety compliance.
 * Familiarity with procurement processes, including Requests for Quotation (RFQs), vendor selection, and purchase requisitions.
 * Hands-on experience using procurement tools such as SAP Ariba or similar platforms.
 * Proven ability to analyze maintenance data, downtime trends, and equipment performance to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
 * Experience managing spare parts inventory, including min/max planning and material staging (kitting).
 * Strong understanding of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) concepts and continuous improvement methodologies.
 * Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, OEM documentation, and engineering drawings.
 * Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.

Preferred Skills:

 * Experience in aerospace manufacturing or highly regulated environments.
 * Certification or training in maintenance planning or TPM.
 * Prior experience supporting or leading SAP standardization or transformation initiatives (e.g., S/4HANA migrations).
 * Experience with digital maintenance tools, dashboards, or visual management systems (e.g., digital PM boards).

## Description

In this role, you will:

 * Lead preventive maintenance (PM) planning and execution across multiple production units, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and uptime goals.
 * Serve as a maintenance SME within an aerospace environment, driving best practices, compliance, and reliability improvements.
 * Maintain and optimize PM programs using OEM guidance, technician feedback, and performance data.
 * Coordinate PM parts kitting and manage spare parts strategy, including min/max inventory adjustments.
 * Oversee vendor maintenance programs, service contracts, and filter/lubrication systems, including oil inventory management.
 * Support maintenance-related procurement activities, including RFQs, vendor coordination, and Ariba requisitions.
 * Track and analyze downtime drivers and maintenance KPIs; partner cross-functionally to implement data-driven improvements.
 * Collaborate with Engineering and Industrial Engineering to develop actionable reliability and equipment health strategies, including daily walkarounds.
 * Maintain SAP PM data integrity, including equipment records, asset hierarchies, and maintenance plans.
 * Coordinate contractor activities, ensuring proper onboarding, scheduling, and safety compliance.
 * Partner with integrators/crib teams to expedite critical materials and minimize downtime.
 * Utilize digital planning tools (e.g., PM boards) to manage work visibility and execution.
 * Support TPM initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across maintenance and operations.
 * Contribute to SAP S/4HANA standardization efforts, supporting evolving maintenance processes.
 * Ensure all maintenance activities meet aerospace safety, quality, and regulatory standards.