Plant Operations/Maintenance Planner

PacifiCorp • POINT OF ROCKS, WY

2d • $102,000 - $140,250 • Onsite

About The Position

Develops plans, designs, resource requirements, and cost estimates for construction and maintenance projects involving generation maintenance projects and facilities. Writes and assembles work packages consisting of drawings, work descriptions and procedures, and necessary parts to direct crews throughout operations. Functions as a Plant Planner and is a key member of the Process Leadership team. Has shared responsibility with the Process Owner and Process Engineer, for managing assigned physical processes to meet established performance objectives.

Requirements

• The equivalent combination of journeymen level experience and education or bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.
• A minimum of five years of maintenance experience in a power plant or similar industrial facility.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate expectations, and work collaboratively with other departments.
• Ability to make timely decisions.
• Ability to supervise union personnel in an industrial environment.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to use computer applications for written communication, planning, budgeting and project scheduling.
• Must be flexible and available in responding to after-hour emergencies.
• Commitment and dedication to manage projects or assignments through completion.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of power plant operations and plant systems.
• General knowledge of purchasing procedures, material control, budgeting and other business systems.
• Experience with the PM Module of SAP
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems.
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance systems.
• Familiarity with precision maintenance practices.
• Technical knowledge and problem solving skills for maintenance of equipment used in power generation.
• Experience with bargaining unit environments and collective bargaining agreements.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.
• Previous experience as a maintenance supervisor at an industrial facility or power plant.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver planned job packages, which include a clear scope definition, pertinent technical information, appropriate safety requirements, defined craft support, material availability, manpower and equipment requirements and constraints, tooling needs and cost estimates.
• Perform project management responsibilities on unit outages, major overhauls and other projects as assigned. This includes providing oversight of contract personnel.
• Evaluate the need and procure related contract services to facilitate plant maintenance.
• Build and maintain cooperative working relationships with other departments, including Administration, Engineering, and Operations.
• Prepare scope of work documents necessary to obtain firm pricing for contractor work.
• Supervise represented employees within the guidelines of the applicable working agreement.
• Hold supervised employees accountable to work safely and productively.
• Supervise vendors and other contracted labor.
• Establish and maintain the current bill of materials for all current equipment and create bills of material for new equipment along with stock justifications for these parts to be put in the warehouse.
• Implement business objectives, strategies and plans.
• Establish, monitor and control costs.
• Ensure that work is properly prioritized, organized, planned and scheduled.
• Ensure the correct parts and materials are procured and available for plant maintenance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level