Maintenance Planner

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Maintenance Planner. Terms and conditions vacancy

We go to space to improve life on Earth. We are driven to broaden the horizons of what’s already possible in space and are inspired by the possibilities not yet imagined.  Rocket Lab is ushering a new era of unprecedented access to orbit for small satellites to make this future a reality.

Our team designs, builds and launches the Electron rocket – the most advanced small launch vehicle, featuring carbon composite structures and 3D printed engines. Rocket Lab’s team is filled with the most driven, talented and passionate people you’ll ever work with. Everyone’s ideas are heard, and each individual has the opportunity to shape the future of Rocket Lab, and in turn, the global small satellite launch industry. 

If you want to be challenged, solve problems with innovation and work on the advanced space systems that are changing an entire industry, Rocket Lab is the place to do it. 

As Maintenance Planner at Rocket Lab you will be responsible for the planning and scheduling of maintenance and upgrade project activities for the Rocket Lab Test facilities.

These facilities include:

• The Auckland Test Cell for the Rutherford and Curie testing
• The Stack Test Site for the stage stack testing (1hr drive from Auckland)

These test sites are critical to the propulsion operations within the company. On a daily basis rocket engines, subcomponents and full Electron stages are put through their tests by a highly skilled team.

The facilities and the facility team needs to ensure efficient and reliable operation of the test facility so that the Rocket components can be put through their paces before launch to space.

Key areas of responsibility for the Maintenance Planner

• Ownership of the CMMS System – you will be assisting with the implementation of the CMMS system and involved in staff training and upgrades to the system
• Preventative Maintenance – you will take responsibility for the preventative maintenance schedule and review and make recommendations to the maintenance strategy
• Corrective Maintenance – You will take responsibility for ensuring that all corrective maintenance is scheduled efficiently, and all parts and materials are available when required
• Planning & Scheduling Projects – You will work closely with the Propulsion team to prioritise and plan project work and facility upgrades

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar position
• Previous experience implementing a new CMSS systems
• The ability to take the initiative & capable of working unguided and without supervision
• Capable of remaining calm when under pressure
• An excellent communicator with the ability to build strong working relationships
• Previous experience with Lean Manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of working with Gantt charts, planning software and standard Microsoft office applications.Desirable Skills
• Aeronautical experience or a trade background 

Important Information
For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.html.