Maintenance Planner

About the role: The Maintenance Planner is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient implementation of mechanical and electrical maintenance activities required to operate the hydroelectric power facilities at the highest level of safety and reliability. The Maintenance Planner works cooperatively with and under the direction of the Division Manager with the objective of achieving a high level of equipment and operations safety and reliability. The Maintenance Planner must work in partnership with division regional managers, plant managers, project managers, operations staff, and all areas of ECRE corporate staff.

Why Eagle Creek?

- A comprehensive benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Commuter benefits, Voluntary Life, 401(k) Match.

- Eleven paid holidays per year, plus a competitive PTO schedule and time off to volunteer or give back to your community.

- Access to a company-funded Employee Assistance Program.

- Tuition Reimbursement as well as access to trainings & mentors for Career Progression and Personal Development.

What you’ll do:

- Oversight of assigned projects:

- Overall project safety

- Manage the day to maintenance activities for all of the Southern NY assets.

- Managing contractors

- Utilize the corporate CMMS to capture, plan and complete equipment and facility maintenance requirements, document tools, labor equipment and material needs, record necessary corrective actions, optimize frequency, and measure performance.

- Coordinate and supervise the work of on-site contractor personnel.

- Assist with the development of project related documents including Scope of Work, Request for Quotes, Project Approval forms.

- Engage with vendors and contractors to receive quotes for planned projects. Coordinate site visits. Assist with the selection of winning bidders.

- Work with purchasing and vendors/contractors to make sure that Safety Pre-qualification, insurance, and T&Cs issues are resolved before the issuance of a purchase order/contract for O&M or project activities.

- Track project spending and provide regular updates concerning project cost and schedule to the Division Manager.

- Work with the Engineering, Dam Safety, Regulatory and other departments to develop project requirements and assist with design decisions.

- Work with Regional/Plant Managers to develop outage schedules and outage planning.

- Perform Pre-Job safety briefings with contractor and site personnel.

- Assist Regional/Plant Managers during emergency situations.

- Work with the Division Manager to develop project costing and yearly budget information.

- Develop Punch-List items for major projects and work with contractors or site personnel to resolve these items in a timely manner.

- Track changes to project drawings and documentation and verify they are properly added to the plant’s SharePoint files.

- Other tasks as assigned by the Division Manager.

What you’ll need:

- A minimum of an associate degree in a related field.

- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, experience in hydro, steam and/or gas turbine power plant operations is preferred.

- Power plant or similar experience required. Hydro turbine generator experience is highly desirable.

- Must possess an unwavering commitment to providing a safe work environment for themselves and other employees

- Ability to read and comprehend mechanical, civil, and basic electrical drawings.

- Proficiency with MS Office products, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

- Must possess the understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic control system.

- Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license.

- Ability to work extended hours, if and when required.

- Experienced in the use of personal computers MS Office products.

- Project management experience.

- Extensive experience with mechanical maintenance activities and troubleshooting mechanical and/or electrical issues.

- Experience with FIIX CMMS software.

- Possess the ability to read and understand single/three-line, control, and interconnection electrical drawings.

- Possess a thorough understanding of 3-phase power generation.

- Ability to understand complex issues as they relate to plant operations.

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to perform manual tasks including but not limited to:

- The operation of hand and power tools and the ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

- Being able to bend and maneuver in tight, cramped quarters.

- Ability to work in hot, noisy, and dark environments, often alone and isolated.

- Comfortability working at heights and around water.

- Ability to work with and wear respiratory protection.

- Reach with hands and arms above shoulder level and at shoulder level.

- Walk, stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time.

- Grip and manually manipulate, often in repetitive motion, items such as but not limited to hand tools and machine parts.

- Read and identify labels, gauges, dials, and indicators typically encountered in performing job duties.

- Possess clear and effective verbal communication in all circumstances, including emergency situations and giving/receiving instructions over a radio.

Eagle Creek Hydro Operations, LLC is an equal opportunity employer

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