Maintenance & Reliability Planner

NR Consulting is currently seeking a highly motivated Maintenance & Reliability Planner for an opportunity in Mount Vernon, WA – Onsite!

Position Title: Maintenance & Reliability Planner

Location: Mount Vernon, WA – Onsite

Anticipated Start Date: 02/22/2026.

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. NR consulting will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Job Type: Fulltime Permanent Role/Direct Hire

Salary Range: $70k - $85k/annum plus benefits

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

The Maintenance Planner plays a key role in coordinating, planning, and optimizing maintenance activities within a manufacturing facility. This position focuses on preventive maintenance planning, effective collaboration between maintenance and operations teams, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support new equipment and capital projects by developing preventive maintenance (PM) plans and spare parts lists within the CMMS.
• Scope maintenance work by defining task requirements, estimating labor hours, tools, and resources for work orders.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain preventive maintenance schedules aligned with organizational reliability goals.
• Act as a liaison between maintenance and operations to ensure effective coordination and communication.
• Coordinate planned maintenance downtime to minimize production disruption and improve asset reliability.
• Reduce interruptions and inefficiencies during execution of maintenance activities.
• Support workforce planning by assisting with maintenance job goals and performance objectives.
• Optimize spare parts inventory through consolidation and standardization efforts.
• Support CMMS administration, updates, and configuration changes across multiple sites.
• Provide CMMS training and ongoing support to maintenance teams.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to preventive maintenance strategies.
• Ensure compliance with document control and maintenance recordkeeping requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records at the site level.
• Prepare and distribute monthly maintenance KPI and performance reports.

Education & Experience:

• Technical certification, PM certification, engineering credential, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a maintenance technician or reliability-focused professional.
• At least 5 years of maintenance planning experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience using CMMS systems in an industrial or manufacturing setting.

About NR Consulting

Founded in 2005, NR Consulting is a leading global provider of workforce solutions, technology services, and recruitment strategy, trusted by Fortune 500 and mid-sized organizations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with a Global Delivery Center in India, NR Consulting partners with clients to drive innovation, accelerate business outcomes, and deliver scalable talent solutions across industries such as engineering, information technology, energy, life sciences, and manufacturing.

With a strong belief in the power of people and performance, NR Consulting has built a reputation for excellence in direct hire, contract staffing, and project-based consulting. Our commitment to integrity, diversity, and client success has enabled us to consistently deliver top-tier professionals who help businesses achieve their strategic and operational goals.

Guided by our core values — People First, Accountability, Excellence, and Partnership — we take pride in fostering long-term relationships with clients and candidates alike. Our multicultural teams work collaboratively across geographies to provide agile, high-quality, and results-driven solutions that make a measurable difference.

NR Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.