Planner - Electrical & Maintenance

NiSource • Michigan City, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Develops maintenance plans and work packets at an appropriate level of detail considering the size, complexity, and criticality of the job. Work packets shall consist of material/parts listings, procedures, drawings and equipment clearance requests. Coordinates maintenance work schedules with operating and maintenance groups to ensure maintenance requirements to support reliable and efficient unit operations are addressed. Places high priority on environmental equipment and systems maintenance to assure compliance with environmental permits and procedures. Emphasizes the commitment to performing all work in compliance with environmental procedures with crafts and contractors. Issue accurate equipment clearance requests understanding the safety aspects of the job and relaying this understanding to the people involved with the ECR. Assumes duties of maintenance supervisor during absences due to vacation, illness, or special assignment. Responds to emergency calls outside of normal scheduled hours. Develops work scopes and bids specifications for work performed by contracted resources. Manages projects performed by outside contractors in accordance with the Contractors Information Handbook. Performs real time cost tracking of projects to ensure projects are completed within budget. Works closely with Material and Contract Services on material and contract labor procurement issues and dispute resolution. Applies complete cost and labor estimates for all maintenance tasks assigned to crews or the backlog to support the work management and budget process. Develops capital and O&M budget initiatives necessary to ensure long-term reliability of critical generating equipment. Assists in the development of short outage plans to ensure work that is required to support unit reliability is prepared and can be efficiently executed when outage opportunities become available on short notice. Assists operating departments in monitoring equipment and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• 5+ years of generating station experience in maintenance or operations or equivalent.
• Proven technical competence and understanding in the process of fossil fueled electric power production.
• Knowledge of various computer software packages including, maintenance management, project management, spreadsheets and word processing.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to encourage teamwork, participation and individual accountability.
• Understand and can apply the elements of maintenance management process.
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years work experience.
• Trained in Master Standard Data (Application of engineered benchmark standards)
• Previous industrial electrical experience

Responsibilities

• Develops maintenance plans and work packets.
• Coordinates maintenance work schedules with operating and maintenance groups.
• Prioritizes maintenance of environmental equipment and systems.
• Ensures compliance with environmental procedures.
• Issues equipment clearance requests.
• Assumes duties of maintenance supervisor during absences.
• Responds to emergency calls outside of normal scheduled hours.
• Develops work scopes and bids specifications for contracted work.
• Manages projects performed by outside contractors.
• Performs real-time cost tracking of projects.
• Works with Material and Contract Services on procurement and dispute resolution.
• Applies cost and labor estimates for maintenance tasks.
• Develops capital and O&M budget initiatives.
• Assists in the development of short outage plans.
• Assists operating departments in monitoring equipment and troubleshooting.

Benefits

• NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree