Maintenance Planner

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM

This is an exciting time to be joining Delta Star!

We are Delta Star! The largest, American-owned medium power transformer manufacturer in the United States and the premier manufacturer of mobile transformers and mobile power substations in North America.

We are an industry‑leader that has harnessed the power of electricity to reliably connect you to an essential part of modern‑day life. Giving you the peace of mind you deserve to go out and make the world a better place!

Purpose

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating all maintenance activities at the site. They act as a central point between internal departments, the maintenance team, and external contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and well‑synchronized execution of work.

They are responsible for tracking work orders, managing parts and orders, as well as ensuring the accuracy of data entered into the INTERAL system. The planner also plays a key role in operational communication and provides essential technical support to the team to optimize equipment reliability and ensure continuity of operations.

Main Responsibilities

Planning and coordination

• Plan, organize, and prioritize all preventive, corrective, and improvement maintenance work.
• Work closely with the supervisor to structure workload and ensure operational continuity in their absence.
• Coordinate interventions with different departments to minimize production impact.
• Plan and supervise work carried out by contractors and subcontractors (onboarding, validation of safety requirements, supervision, and follow‑up of interventions).
• Ensure smooth communication between shifts to maintain continuity of operations.
• Prepare and lead shift start meetings to clarify priorities and assignments.

Technical support and operations

• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams.
• Participate in critical interventions to ensure rapid diagnosis and effective resolution.
• Respond promptly to unexpected breakdowns and adjust planning as needed to minimize production downtime.
• Perform reliability analyses.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects.
• Perform any other task related to asset management, operational efficiency, or support of production activities.

Administrative management and CMMS

• Manage work orders and ensure completion, quality of information, and status updates.
• Track parts, materials, and orders in collaboration with the buyer.
• Update and optimize the INTERAL system (equipment records, preventive maintenance plans, maintenance history, etc.).
• Monitor, analyze, and update department performance indicators (KPIs).
• Compile, archive, and follow up on technical reports and corrective actions.

Health, safety, and compliance

• Integrate health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements into planning and execution of work.
• Ensure all interventions comply with procedures, permits, and current safety practices.

Education & Experience

• DEC or DEP in industrial maintenance, electromechanics, or related discipline
• 2 to 5 years of experience in a similar role in an industrial environment
• Experience in maintenance management and technical problem‑solving
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts applied to industry
• Bilingual French/English, required to collaborate with our English‑speaking suppliers and our two other plants based in the United States
• Knowledge of the transformer industry (asset)

Technical knowledge

• Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance practices and equipment management
• Experience with CMMS software, including INTERAL or equivalent
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools to optimize operations
• Proficient in office tools (Word, Excel) for analysis, tracking, and reporting

Skills and abilities

• Ability to quickly solve problems and propose effective technical solutions
• Expertise in root cause analysis and implementation of sustainable corrective measures
• Clear communication and leadership, with the ability to coordinate and mobilize a team
• Strong organizational skills, analytical and synthetic mindset, autonomy, and adaptability to unforeseen situations
• Change management skills to support continuous improvement and process optimization

Why Join Us?

At Delta Star, you’ll be part of a supportive and forward‑thinking team that values professionalism, efficiency, and exceptional service. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We also provide a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and a corporate bonus plan.

You’ll enjoy paid time off, sick pay, floating holidays, and access to flexible spending accounts and consumer benefits. Additionally, we provide a benefit bank, a wellness center to support your health and well‑being, and education assistance to help you grow in your career. At Delta Star, we’re committed to helping you thrive both personally and professionally.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Compensation for this position will be determined within the posted salary range based on factors such as candidate qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, market competitiveness, skills, and certifications. For union‑represented roles, pay is established by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Delta Star is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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