What to Expect
We are seeking a proactive Facilities Maintenance Planner to manage our maintenance work management process - including job plan development, work order coordination, resource scheduling, and performance tracking. The ideal candidate is CMMS-proficient, experienced in facilities or industrial maintenance, and grounded in lean and reliability-centered maintenance principles.
What You'll Do-
Develop detailed job plans for corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance work orders, including task steps, labor estimates, parts, tools, and safety prerequisites
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Review and prioritize work orders; assign tasks to appropriate technicians based on urgency and resource availability
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Prepare and manage the daily/weekly maintenance schedule, coordinating with management to allocate labor and materials
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Partner with Engineering to establish and optimize PM/PdM strategies and procedures
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Work with Engineering and Inventory Specialists to identify and set up spare parts in the procurement system; coordinate with the Spares Warehouse for timely material staging
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Maintain accurate CMMS records — asset histories, work orders, failure codes, and PM schedules
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Track and report key maintenance KPIs (PM compliance, schedule adherence, backlog, wrench time, MTTR/MTBF) and support continuous improvement initiatives
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Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized work, including scope validation and quality verification
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Ensure all job plans incorporate required safety protocols — LOTO, confined space, hot work, and applicable OSHA standards
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Support major repair projects by developing Pre-Task Analyses and coordinating planned shutdowns
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Degree in Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, or related field, or 3–5 years of equivalent maintenance planning/technician experience
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CMMS proficiency required (Maximo, SAP PM, Fiix, eMaint, or equivalent); 1–2 years hands-on minimum
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Working knowledge of PM/PdM, RCM, and lean manufacturing principles
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Familiarity with OSHA standards and safe work practices (LOTO, confined space, hot work)
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Strong communication, prioritization, and data analysis skills
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Self-starter; adaptable in fast-paced, high-volume environments
Preferred
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CMRP Certification (SMRP) or Maintenance Management Professional (MMP)
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Experience with shutdown/turnaround planning and contractor management
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
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Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
