Planner/Scheduler

Planner/Scheduler

Department: Maintenance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Kyger Creek

Compensation: $9,903 - $11,090 / month

Description

Establish critical path, balance of plant work, and matching labor expertise to specific jobs to improve the operating and maintenance efficiency of the plant. Coordinate proper resources to the areas of the plant to optimize availability and reliability. Assist with the development of long- and short-range plans for maintenance, material availability, and staffing.

Expected to align personal goals with the Mission, Vision, and Values of OVEC-IKEC.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the safety of himself/herself, direct reports, and that of fellow workers; expected to carry out and support all Company safety related programs, policies, and procedures.

Assist in developing plans to improve operating and maintenance efficiency.
Coordinate the development of input necessary to establish projected cost and duration.

Plan all work activities in accordance with the policies, practices, standards, and rules of the company.

Coordinate plans with other plant personnel to identify needed repairs and improvements of plant equipment.

Review repair orders for accuracy and verify priority.

Follow up with the Maintenance Supervisor on work being performed to ensure accurate and timely scheduling.

Assist Maintenance Supervisor with requesting and obtaining clearance permits.

Assist Maintenance Supervisor with ensuring materials are available for planned work assignments.

Schedule staffing resources for needed overtime.

Communicate with the Reliability section on possible improvement opportunities of plant equipment.


Assist with the Maintenance Department's budget planning and preparation process.

Work with the CMMS on a daily basis to plan and schedule work activity.

Administer prescribed Company personnel policies and practices; make recommendations pertaining to changes in job duties of maintenance employees.

Recommend and carry out appropriate measures of discipline of employees under direct supervision.

Investigate causes of complaints and assist when necessary.

Keep informed of the latest practices and procedures with regard to the development of plant equipment, its design and operation and consistently apply these to ensure efficiency and economy in the operation of the department.

Perform duties in accordance with all applicable federal and state safety laws and regulations, and all applicable company safety rules and operating procedures; when supervising others, assure that safe work practices are followed and conduct safety meetings; make suggestions for the improvement of the safety program and encourage others to do so.

Carry out within the assigned area of responsibility the Company's program of Equal Employment Opportunity including its Affirmative Action obligations.

Responsible for knowing and complying with the laws and Code of Business Conduct related to the performance of the aforementioned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Appropriate leadership and technical experience satisfactory to Company needs.

Bachelor of science in engineering or related discipline with two years of plant related experience or; Three years' experience in power plant operations or maintenance is preferred.

Relevant supervisory or planning/scheduling experience in a power plant or other similar industry will also be considered.

Benefits

As a full-time employee, the successful candidate will be eligible for full benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (with Employer contribution if enrolled in a qualifying medical plan)
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Pension & Savings Plan
• Paid Days Off
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Pay
• Monetary incentives/Employee Incentive Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Additional Voluntary Benefits
• Company will pay relocation expenses