Maintenance Planner

Location: Wheatfield, IN, United States

Date Posted: Dec 24, 2025

Req ID: R00941594

Description

Job Summary

Essential Functions

- Develops maintenance plans and work packets at an appropriate level of detail considering the size, complexity, and criticality of the job. Work packets shall consist of material/parts listings, procedures, drawings and equipment clearance requests.

- Coordinates maintenance work schedules with operating and maintenance groups to ensure maintenance requirements to support reliable and efficient unit operations are addressed.

- Places high priority on environmental equipment and systems maintenance to assure compliance with environmental permits and procedures. Emphasizes the commitment to performing all work in compliance with environmental procedures with crafts and contractors.

- Issue accurate equipment clearance requests understanding the safety aspects of the job and relaying this understanding to the people involved with the ECR.

- Assumes duties of maintenance supervisor during absences due to vacation, illness, or special assignment.

- Responds to emergency calls outside of normal scheduled hours.

- Develops work scopes and bids specifications for work performed by contracted resources. Manages projects performed by outside contractors in accordance with the Contractors Information Handbook. Performs real time cost tracking of projects to ensure projects are completed within budget.

- Works closely with Material and Contract Services on material and contract labor procurement issues and dispute resolution.

- Applies complete cost and labor estimates for all maintenance tasks assigned to crews or the backlog to support the work management and budget process.

- Develops capital and O&M budget initiatives necessary to ensure long-term reliability of critical generating equipment.

- Assists in the development of short outage plans to ensure work that is required to support unit reliability is prepared and can be efficiently executed when outage opportunities become available on short notice.

- Assists operating departments in monitoring equipment and troubleshooting

Required Qualifications For Position

- 5+ years of generating station experience in maintenance or operations or equivalent.

- Proven technical competence and understanding in the process of fossil fueled electric power production.

- Knowledge of various computer software packages including, maintenance management, project management, spreadsheets and word processing.

- Strong organizational and planning skills

- Manage multiple projects simultaneously

- Ability to encourage teamwork, participation and individual accountability.

- Understand and can apply the elements of maintenance management process.

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

- Bachelor's Degree Bachelor’s Degree and/or 5 years work experience.

- Trained in Master Standard Data (Application of engineered benchmark standards)

Physical Demands

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

As a public utility, NiSource is required to provide continuous service to customers at all times. To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Workplace Connection

Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

ADA Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at OneHR@nisource.com or 1-888-640-3320

Safety Statement

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

E-Verify

NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program. As part of this process, we provide the following notices to all job applicants: These documents inform you of your rights and responsibilities under U.S. law.

Salary Range*:

$93,800.00 - $140,700.00

- The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to thecandidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.

Posting Start Date:

2025-12-24

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2026-01-11

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.