Engineering Operations Planner

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc., in Lake Mary, Florida is looking for an Engineering Operations Planner.

Company Overview

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation and energy storage to fast-track the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. At Mitsubishi Power, we value problem-solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture created through accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our core values of: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to — making net zero a reality.

One team, one future.

Role Overview

The Engineering Operations Planner (Level 1) supports the planning and coordination of project scheduling and activities for Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, and Combined Cycle Equipment Projects. This entry-level role focuses on learning and applying standardized processes to help ensure engineering execution is aligned with schedules, budgets, and project deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in schedule development and task creation for engineering projects.

- Develop comprehensive project plans that outline project scope, objectives, timelines, resource requirements, and deliverables.

- Monitor and execute requests from the department’s work request system.

- Review demand and capacity commitments in Primavera P6 for assigned work.

- Confer with engineering management to resolve problems affecting engineering schedules.

- Create, schedule and release engineering tasks to designated engineers.

- Support tracking of performance metrics and coordination of activities/schedules.

- Participate in process improvements related to project planning and preparation.

- Provide data entry and database support for engineering project systems.

- Work collaboratively with engineering teams to understand scheduling needs and deliverables.

- Communicate effectively and escalate issues to supervisors as needed.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

- Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.

- Proactively participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

- Participate in team meetings and contribute to building a positive team spirit.

- Communicate effectively with all levels of employees.

- Protect confidential information by not disclosing or using it for the benefit of third parties.

- Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field OR 2–3 years of industrial, EPC, power generation, or oil & gas project support experience.

- Basic knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word). Basic knowledge of Project Scheduling applications is preferred (Primavera P6, MS Projects, Deltek Open Plan, Safran Project, etc.).

Physical & Safety Requirements

- Regularly required to sit, talk, and/or hear.

- Frequently required to stand and walk.

- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

- Ability to travel up to 10% to sites where Mitsubishi Power Americas operates.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

- Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).

- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.

- Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.

- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays.

- Committed to quality products and services.

- Great working environment and culture.

- Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.

Mitsubishi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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