IT Planner/Scheduler

Location - York, NE; York Operations Center Employment Type: Posting Date: 5/26/2026 Closing Date: 6/09/2026 Nebraska Public Power District is hiring ! Join our team as a IT Planner/Scheduler and become an important part of our NPPD story. We are proud of our history, powering every corner of Nebraska, every day, for half a century. We recognize that it takes a diverse group of individuals to move forward in the rapidly changing energy industry, and now is the time to power our own transformation. Come with us on our journey, walking alongside teammates and our customers, leading the way in providing safe, reliable, sustainable energy for all Nebraskans, all while protecting our environment, powering our lives, and realizing our dreams. That’s NPPD… the Power of People. Perform planning, scheduling, and closing processes for engineering and operations work in the assigned Information Technology group. Develop complete, detailed work packages including ordering and delivery of materials, scheduling of labor, and assisting in planning. Maintain master data records and Preventative Maintenance (PM) plans including compliance data information. Perform work management administration processes including capital project planning, assisting in capital project finance tracking and capital rate-track, and strategic division roadmap efforts. Education, Training and Experience Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or related field and 2 years' experience in information technology (OR) An Associates' degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or related field plus 4 years' experience (OR) a high school diploma/GED and 6 years technical IT experience including specific experience noted below. Prior experience with information and telecommunications technology and key corporate business processes is required. Demonstrated proficiency with planning, scheduling, and project management tools is required. Experience in Information Technology and/or business unit operations, maintenance, planning, or scheduling is required. Licenses and/or Certifications None Coordinate project work packages for use by craft and other personnel to perform required maintenance. Perform work activities related to create/modify work requests; daily screening/approval; weekly manager/supervisor screening meeting; interface with technical resources to obtain scope and design and identify internal resources, materials and external services; create orders, plan, estimate, approve and release/modify orders; create/monitor suborders; and schedule and run configuration meetings. Create, plan, modify, and release project networks. Coordinate activities of multiple work groups including engineers, craft personnel, other NPPD personnel, and vendors to requisition services and services and stock coded/non-stock material for work packages. Coordinate order development and accounting with materials and services purchasing. Requisition materials and services on orders, vendor contacts, and support; monitor for incoming materials, sort, inventory and notify appropriate personnel. Requisition materials and services on project networks; assist with quotes and maintenance contract requisitions and tracking, getting invoices paid, and goods receipts done when requested from warehouse and/or purchasing; coordinate with non-work management groups to keep work flowing and everyone informed. Maintain equipment and associated records in SAP to keep functional inventory records inline; research and assign accurate functional locations, accounting and work centers; process District forms for retirement of equipment and forward to accounting for processing to keep capital records for assets up-to-date. Create new equipment records and functional locations, standardizing naming of the records in SAP. Develop and monitor preventive maintenance (PM) plans. Schedule PM plans per required PM schedules; develop, maintain, and close standing orders, adjusting them based on changes in the work environment. Direct, oversee, and perform the work closeout process. Confirm vehicle usage for groups to drive entry consistency; if assigned by management, locate and close completed orders. Develop and maintain detailed integrated work schedules (daily, weekly, and outage). Practice strict adherence to all safety practices for the work being scheduled. Ensure safety practices are present in work being scheduled; process emergent work orders in a timely manner, including double orders and one calls as required; create “work for others” work orders and follow process; assist Service Desk and operations centers as needed; coordinate review of scheduling efforts in scheduling system (Pasta). Monitor vulnerability notifications, process notifications, schedule operations and implementation orders. Work Management Administration and Metrics. Monitor work requests, orders and progress on schedules and report progress; maintain schedules in scheduling system (Pasta), making certain current weeks are being progressed and future weeks are planned out in detail at least 4 weeks; identify and resolve outstanding, unassigned, and orphan work requests; hold weekly work coordination meetings with work groups and management to prioritize, plan and schedule work; develop and maintain work management related reports and measures; stay current with applicable regulatory changes and ensure regulatory compliance. Accountable for other duties as assigned. Core Competencies Customer Focus Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion Public Service/Environmental Stewardship Safety Salary Information Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview. Pay Grade - 13 Monthly Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $7,264.00 - $9,081.00 Travel Required: Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview. Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District. Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States. Customers around the state know what to expect from NPPD — quality, reliability and performance excellence. Our values also extend to the way we take care of our employees and their families. We remain on the leading edge by providing competitive benefits that respond to the diverse lifestyles of our people in an ever‑changing world. Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary listed in posting, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Retirement Savings NPPD employees may participate in two retirement plan options – a 401(k) plan and a 457(b) plan. Both plans allow for pre‑tax or Roth contributions. After the first six months of employment, the 401(k) plan includes a generous matching contribution from NPPD. The five‑year vesting period begins on an employee’s hire date. Our retired employees are eligible for retiree healthcare benefits as well as a life benefit paid out to designated beneficiaries upon their passing. At NPPD, we care about the health and wellness of our employees. We offer new teammates two competitive hospital / medical plan options to fit their lifestyle and family needs. We also make an annual contribution to employee Health Savings Accounts, which can be used to offset out‑of‑pocket expenses. Employees and their spouse are invited to participate in a variety of wellness initiatives offered throughout the year as a way to enhance their wellness, reduce health risks and promote healthy lifestyles. Other Benefits Employees earn vacation on a schedule commensurate with their years of service. We also offer paid holidays as well as personal and family medical leave, including birth mother recovery leave and parental child bonding leave. All full‑time employees receive a life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary at no cost to the employee. NPPD also offers dental and vision insurance as well as personal accident, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long‑term care, pre‑paid legal/identity theft, and short‑and long‑term disability insurance plans. Additional benefits include college tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nebraska Public Power District