Maintenance Planner II

Job Summary Creates plans that permit the continued operation of equipment and systems affecting the company’s business operations to a substantial degree. Responsible for determining, monitoring, and administering maintenance and operation work schedules to meet plant productivity needs. In coordination with plant management and project managers, develops and implements work schedules after evaluating maintenance, operations, and engineering needs. Exercises discretion and independent judgment based on plant operations, maintenance needs, resources, and timing considerations. Involved in planning long‑ and short‑term business objectives involving maintenance, repair, and replacement of equipment. Manages long‑lead time items, provides consultation and expert advice to management on resources and materials, and investigates and resolves maintenance issues. Additionally responsible for assessing priority of maintenance requests, determining job requirements, and estimating staffing resources. Forms maintenance plans, provides budgetary information, material requirement lists, budget tracking tools, and develops metrics to demonstrate performance and drive improvements of maintenance operations. Administers schedule changes due to backlogs, design changes, and material or labor shortages. Provides strategic analysis based on evaluating possible repairs and deciding whether equipment needs to be modified or replaced. Confirms that all documentation, including MOCs, Job Plans, and Safety work plans, are complete so work can proceed. Manages inventory, inventory warehouse counts, and works to ensure obsolete equipment is remediated at a minimum on an annual basis. Job Responsibilities Seasoned professional with administrative skill and advanced applied experience. Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance and plant operations. Advanced knowledge in the use of Maximo, Job Planning, labor management, and job estimating. Able to navigate and use all asset and financial tools for tracking historical work records. Administers maintenance program with particular emphasis on establishing job plans to effect operation/maintenance performance and efficiencies. Manages outage readiness check‑lists for required planning periods. Serves as a SME and conducts inspection work. Makes decisions concerning complex issues regarding project components and tasks; able to create job and Safe Work Plans. Leads, researches, prepares, plans, and schedules, exercising discretion in formulating solutions using independent decision‑making. Collaborates with operations on hazard isolation and critical component requirements; serves as a strong resource to ensure safety. Directs senior professionals in selection of methods, techniques, and analytical approaches. Develops and maintains planning for long‑ and short‑term business objectives, develops maintenance reports, standards, metrics, and policies, and manages equipment lead times. Administers work of professionals, technicians, and others both inside and outside of own department. Work is primarily office or non‑manual work related to the plant maintenance operations. Must compare and evaluate possible courses of action and make a decision after various possibilities have been considered. Has authority to waive or deviate from established policies and procedures in exceptional circumstances. Advises management on best policies and practices for coordinating resources to achieve maintenance goals and regularly keeps management abreast of actionable solutions to planning issues. Collaborates and solves problems – works with others to resolve significant issues in the plant, clarifies or interprets complex information, and provides initial screening and remediation. Job Requirements Bachelor’s Degree and vocational/technical experience and education in maintenance, engineering‑related field, or equivalent. Expert in department‑specific software, databases, and spreadsheets; strong understanding of power maintenance/plant operations functions, administrative controls, or related. Generally requires 4‑7 years’ of relevant experience. Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and master maintenance and control operations functions necessary to administer maintenance. Salary Information Range – $98,017.15 to $124,971.87 per year Additional Calpine Information Calpine is a committed equal‑employment‑opportunity employer, providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr