Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Facilities Planner (Level 2) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on site in Melbourne, FL. The position will follow a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the day-to-day scheduling of ~20 technicians across multiple trades using the MAXIMO computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Monitor incoming service requests through Maximo, phone calls, emails, texts, and other means, evaluate for legitimacy, convert to work orders, and assign to the appropriate trades / individuals
• Communicate canceled service requests to customers
• Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.
• Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with stakeholders, i.e. vendors, technicians, Facility Project Managers, ESHM, various program POCs, building occupants, security / escorts, janitorial, etc. so as to minimize disruption to usual business and maximize efficiency of our crew and our vended labor
  • Schedule and communicate outages to all affected parties
  • Ensure access to secure spaces or other areas requiring pre-coordination
  • Schedule vendors for outsourced activities, arrange for badges and escorts as required
• Provide adequate look-ahead for efficient and timely execution of work orders, especially when involving compliance and/or contractors.
• Identifies internal and external task dependencies, analyzes forecast dates impacts
• Maintain an appropriate backlog of effectively planned work ready for scheduling based on priorities established by Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering
• Work directly with Maintenance and Production Supervisors to plan preventative and corrective maintenance work orders, develop weekly and long-term schedules, and assist with the planning of plant shutdowns
• Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects
• Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often require coordination between organizations
• May develop and deliver presentations
• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision, ability to multitask and exercise good judgment, with superior communication and customer-service oriented attitude
• All other duties as assigned
• May be asked to travel domestically on rare occasions

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of experience in facilities maintenance experience that may be considered in lieu of a degree OR bachelor's degree, and 2 years of facilities maintenance experience OR a master's degree.
• Must be able to transfer or obtain and maintain the final adjudicated government Top-Secret Clearance and any program accesses required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company
• Must have 2 years of experience working in MAXIMO (or a similar CMMS)
• Must have 2 years of experience planning or performing maintenance activities, such as planning maintenance work for facilities infrastructure and/or production equipment
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office software suite / MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Word

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active security clearance
• Experience in Aerospace/ Commercial industry facilities maintenance experience working with electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and other trades
• Experience working in a mission critical facility environment
• Certificate in MAXIMO
• Familiarity with major trade categories in a commercial or industrial built environment, i.e. Mechanical (HVAC), Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Roofing, etc.
• Experience working with Facilities Managers, Engineers, Technicians and Project/Construction Managers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong customer service background

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.