Sr. Outage Scheduler

Position: Outage Scheduler

Location: Palisades Energy

Holtec Palisades seeks qualified applicants for the position of Outage Scheduler in its Outages department based at Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Covert, MI.

Palisades is positioned to become the first nuclear power plant in the United States to restart after previously entering the early stages of decommissioning. By joining our team, you will be part of a unique and historic undertaking for the nuclear industry and the nation!

Job Summary:

Develops and maintains detailed outage schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains the detailed outage work schedule.
• Develops and maintains detailed testing and retest schedules and maintains resource loading profiles.
• Interfaces with work group representatives to level resources using selected profiles.
• Reviews specific scope of work orders and makes recommendations for scheduling.
• Develops 'what if' schedules and performs analysis with working groups to determine the most effective method of scheduling the work.
• Identifies support activities and adds these activities to the schedule.
• Updates work management and scheduling software programs.
• Provides reports to define work scope.
• Coordinates with Operations to determine the scope of tagging system boundaries.
• Updates progress on schedules during execution.
• Conducts critical path analysis for outage schedules.
• Assists with development of post work critiques.
• Facilitates the interface between multiple work groups.
• Identifies deficiencies, analyzes alternatives and recommends solutions to schedule conflicts.
• Recommends changes to existing methods, procedures and processes to improve overall outage activities.
• Communicates technical information, concepts and ideas both verbally and in writing.
• Serves as a member of the Emergency Response Organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Scheduler I: Desired: Technical degree or other scientific discipline generally associated with power plant operations or equivalent work experience.
• Scheduler II: Desired: B.S. Degree in Engineering or other scientific discipline generally associated with power plant operations or equivalent work experience.
• Scheduler Sr: Desired: B.S. Degree in Engineering or other scientific discipline generally associated with power plant operations or equivalent work experience.
• Outage Scheduler. Sr: Desired: B.S. Degree in Engineering or other scientific discipline generally associated with power plant operations or equivalent work experience.

Experience

• Scheduler I: At least 1 year of nuclear power plant experience.
• Scheduler II: At least 3 years of nuclear power plant experience.
• Scheduler Sr: 4 years of nuclear power plant experience. Desired: 2 years' experience in Maintenance, Production or Operations at the facility.
• Outage Scheduler, Sr: At least 4 years of nuclear power plant experience. Desired: 2 years experience in Maintenance or Operations at the facility.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Technical understanding of nuclear generation principles and operations. Outstanding communication and conflict management skills.
• Desired: Proficiency with current computer business applications.

Holtec Palisades offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, hospitalization, and other valuable voluntary options; time-off programs; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities; and an unmatched culture focused on client service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do.

As a technology trailblazer and a prominent innovator in clean energy (nuclear and solar) industry, Holtec strives to foster a meritocratic work environment conducive to continuous learning and professional growth of its associates. Holtec is an equal opportunity employer with a long-standing commitment to social equity and environmental justice. The company gives special preference to disabled veterans as a part of its recruitment policy. Detailed information on the Company can be obtained by consulting our website: holtecinternational.com.