Associate Maintenance Planner / Scheduler

Role Summary

Associate Maintenance Planner / Scheduler. Provide Plant Utility planning and scheduling support at the Amgen North Carolina site.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with System Owners to identify proper Job Plans.
• Guide Maintenance Master Package completion based on Multisite SOPs, GDEs, STNDs, and other Work Order Administration documents.
• Collaborate within Work Order Administration to standardize data loading into the Maximo CMMS System.
• Provide hands-on training for System Owners while downloading and uploading data into appropriate data loaders.
• Assemble Asset Spares Lists (ASLs) for new equipment with System Owners.
• Identify and upload PM Next Due Dates with System Owners.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, process engineering, process development, utility operations, maintenance, QA, and validation to implement operational improvements.
• Support Project Implementation ensuring execution per schedule in accordance with project timelines.
• Develop the scope of work, resource requirements, and parts requirements to complete preventive and corrective maintenance tasks safely and efficiently.
• Write clear Job Plan steps within the CMMS for corrective and preventive maintenance work orders.
• Communicate with Customers, Facilities & Engineering, Quality, and Central Inventory regarding work order status and requirements.
• Collaborate with customers and craft groups to schedule maintenance activities to support site operations.
• Coordinate maintenance activities into efficient groupings to minimize interruption to operations.
• Identify and coordinate contractor resources as required.
• Work with the WOA Team Lead Scheduler to ensure proper production/finite scheduling.
• Work with Utilities Scheduling lead to ensure proper Utilities Maintenance Scheduling.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:
  • High school/GED + 2 years in Work Order Administration, Mechanical Maintenance, Facilities/Utilities Operations, or Engineering, OR
  • Associate’s + 6 months in Work Order Administration, Mechanical Maintenance, Facilities/Utilities Operations, or Engineering
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in mechanical or utilities-related maintenance or maintenance support; or maintenance engineering support.
  • Direct experience in regulated environments (cGMP, OSHA, EPA) with understanding of cGMPs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work with minimal direction.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-up ability.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving with mechanical proficiency.
  • Broad experience with maintenance and operations of plant utility systems and equipment.
  • Ability to function within multi-functional teams and adopt a team-based culture.
  • Experience with Mammalian Cell Culture, Protein Purification, Clean Utilities, CIP, SIP, Production Services, and GMP Utilities.
  • Maintenance of utilities or process equipment experience.
  • Knowledge of work forecasting methods.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and database querying tools.
  • Experience using Maximo to manage maintenance programs.

Skills

• Strong collaboration across disciplines and clear communication.
• Planning, scheduling, and data management in CMMS environments.
• Problem-solving with mechanical and utilities focus.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Education

• As listed in Basic Qualifications (high school diploma or equivalent, or associate degree).