Planner/Scheduler

Essential Job Functions

The Planner/Scheduler assists the Plant Manager and O&M Supervisor in optimizing the effectiveness of the Maintenance Work Management process. The primary responsibilities are as follows:

Knowledge, Skill, And Abilities

The Planner/Scheduler operates from established and well-known procedures, performing duties under general supervision. Decisions are made within prescribed maintenance procedures and guidelines. This position encounters regular, recurring work situations of moderate complexity.

The Planner/Scheduler must be able to maintain a professional, courteous relationship with vendors, working in a safe manner in compliance with all corporate and plant policies. This position must effectively communicate information to plant management relative to the Maintenance Work Management procedures.

Considerable knowledge of methods, techniques, materials, supplies, and tools necessary for the maintenance, alteration and repair of mechanical and/or electrical equipment in a natural gas power plant.

Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions required of the work.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Ability to understand and work from general instructions and specifications and use blueprints and schematic drawings.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and outside personnel as necessitated by the job.

Ability to diagnose reasons for equipment malfunctions and estimate materials and manpower requirements to maintain company equipment.

All employees have the responsibility to both the customer and their co-workers to do the job right the first time and to ensure the customer’s needs are being met.

Dependable, reliable, and predictable attendance is mandatory.

Must maintain an in-state, valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Trade school associate degree in an engineering field with 2 years’ work experience. A 4-year degree in Business or Engineering with a strong understanding of the functional relationships of plant maintenance and operations and processes is desirable. Prior knowledge of plant equipment and/or experience with mechanical and electrical maintenance practices is required. Must have strong oral and written communication skills. Must have the ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment. Experience using computerized accounting and inventory control systems is desired. Proficiency with the use of CMMS software, is a requirement, and prior knowledge and experience with INFOR EAM software is desirable.

: Must be able to read reports and use computer.

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Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers.

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: Must be able to stand for long periods of time and walk to various areas throughout the plant.

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Must be able to bend, stoop or kneel down to work with equipment or materials. Must be able to work in confined spaces.

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: Must be able to climb stairs and/or ladders on equipment at the plant. Must be able to walk on platforms at high altitudes (80 feet or higher)

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Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and pull or push equipment or materials.

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Must be able to write, type, and use phone system.

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Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with the possibility of weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload, and plant conditions. May act as on-call supervisor, ensuring that after-hours equipment issues are resolved. Participation in management “on call” rotation. "On call" status will periodically be required.

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. Position will require a pre-employment physical examination and random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.