Job Details

Electrical / Instrumentation Planner

Location: Lima, OH (Local candidates only – no per diem)
Pay Rate: $61–$74/hour (based on experience)
Schedule: 40 hours/week | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Duration: 12 months (2/9/26 – 2/8/27)

Position Overview

We are seeking a local Electrical/Instrumentation Planner to support maintenance planning activities at a refinery facility in Lima, Ohio. This role is responsible for planning, estimating, coordinating, and tracking maintenance work while ensuring all activities follow safety standards, company policies, and refinery procedures.

Candidates with less experience may be considered; compensation will align with experience level and should be submitted at the lower end of the pay range.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, plan, and manage approved electrical and instrumentation maintenance work requests

• Develop detailed work scopes, labor estimates, material lists, tools, and equipment requirements

• Track and report work order costs and maintenance records

• Coordinate closely with Maintenance, Operations, Scheduling, and Purchasing teams

• Ensure all work plans comply with safety policies, procedures, and refinery standards

• Support daily and weekly scheduling activities to improve efficiency and cost control

• Maintain accurate maintenance planning documentation and provide backup support as needed

• Actively participate in safety meetings and promote a safe work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of instrumentation and/or electrical field experience (planning experience preferred)

• Strong working knowledge of E&I maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs

• Experience planning maintenance work in an industrial or refinery environment

• Familiarity with SAP or similar CMMS systems

• Ability to develop preventive maintenance scopes, schedules, and cost estimates

• Strong communication, organization, and coordination skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; MS Project or Primavera experience is a plus

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Associate degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Technology preferred

• Journeyman certification and NEC knowledge are a plus