Electrical Maintenance Planner (M/F/D)
Electrical Maintenance Planner
Location: Freiburg im Breisgau
About the Company
This organisation is a global leader in high‑performance films and specialty materials used across pharmaceutical, healthcare, and industrial applications. The South Germany site is a key manufacturing hub, and the company is strengthening its maintenance team to ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency across production operations.
Position Overview
We are seeking a hands‑on Electrical Maintenance Planner to support and optimize maintenance activities on the shop floor. This role focuses on the planning, coordination, and continuous improvement of electrical maintenance tasks in a hardware‑focused production environment.
This is not a project‑based job, it is a plant‑focused operational role, ideal for candidates who enjoy being physically present on the shop floor, supporting equipment reliability through structured maintenance planning.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Planning & Coordination
- Develop, schedule, and optimize preventive and corrective maintenance plans for electrical systems and equipment.
- Coordinate with maintenance technicians, production teams, and external service providers to execute maintenance tasks efficiently.
- Ensure accurate work orders, spare parts readiness, and documentation within the maintenance management system (CMMS).
Technical Focus
- Support maintenance on industrial electrical hardware, including motors, drives, wiring, control panels, MCCs, sensors, and power distribution components.
- Prepare task plans, documentation, and materials to support troubleshooting and repair work.
- Identify recurring electrical issues and implement improvements in maintenance routines.
Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain up‑to‑date electrical schematics, documentation, and maintenance logs.
Continuous Improvement
- Analyse equipment performance and suggest reliability improvements.
- Contribute to root‑cause analyses and preventive actions for electrical failures.
- Collaborate with engineering and production to enhance equipment uptime.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Hands‑on experience in electrical maintenance within an industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of hardware‑based electrical systems and industrial equipment.
- Experience with maintenance planning, scheduling, or CMMS systems.
- Comfortable working directly on the shop floor in a manufacturing setting.
Preferred
- Electrical education or qualification (e.g., Elektroniker, Mechatronics Technician with electrical focus, or equivalent).
- Experience in processing industries, such as:
- Food & Beverage
- Pharmaceutical
- Chemical
- Plastics/packaging, or similar
- Familiarity with reliability‑centred maintenance methodologies.
- Knowledge of relevant German industrial safety regulations.
Soft Skills
- Clear communication and coordination skills.
- Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
- Proactive, hands‑on approach to problem solving.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Why Join This Company?
- Be part of an international organisation committed to quality, innovation, and operational excellence.
- Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Play a key role in ensuring the reliability of modern manufacturing operations.
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