RRE Work Management Specialist

Duke Energy Corporation•Edwardsport, IN

About The Position

This is the first level of the RRE Work Management classification hierarchy. A WMS supports the work management process by performing critical activities such as developing schedules and plans that facilitate barrier free work execution, supporting daily/weekly operation/maintenance activities, providing the necessary supply of resources for the station(s), and facilitating process improvements to make work plans safer, more productive and cost competitive. They perform core work management activities such as developing weekly schedules, creating job plans, determine proper GL accounting for work orders, perform inventory searches and set minimum inventory levels, research parts utilizing drawings/manuals, complete new item requests and stock justifications, create purchase requests, manage equipment repair process, and complete single/sole source justification requests. The WMS also coordinates/communicates during the preparation and execution phase of work, monitors/tracks progress of activities, prepares reports, and ensures lessons learned are captured, evaluated and incorporated in support of continuous improvement. May also be responsible for directing, coordinating, and reviewing activities of internal staff or contractors to ensure safe, accurate, and timely completion of tasks, projects, or duties. This is accomplished with minimal supervision. In time, incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and work with greater independence. Support and implement company operating models and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain and update work management and scheduling software databases; assist and train others as needed. Assume temporary leadership roles (e.g., Superintendent, Project Manager, Technical Specialist) when required. Monitor station operations and maintenance, advising supervisors to ensure availability, reliability, and safety. Maintain required training and qualifications. Perform duties in both office and industrial environments, meeting physical requirements as needed. Demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills.

Requirements

Associates degree AND 3 years minimum required related work experience
In lieu of degree and experience listed above, Highschool/GED AND 7 years of minimum required related work experience
Must have the ability to be respirator qualified
Basic knowledge of power plant operation and the Work Management process
Working knowledge of company computer systems/programs that are utilized in the Work Management process
Basic scheduling tool knowledge
Demonstrated effective time management skills
Demonstrated effective skills in problem solving
Ability to effectively perform independently with minimal direction
Interpersonal skills to effectively work with all station groups
Basic ability to lead effective/efficient meetings
Good written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience and demonstrated computer skills including the ability to use various applications such as Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project), work management system (Maximo), Plant Information (Pl) program
Experience and demonstrated written and oral communications skills, including the ability to present information, facilitate meetings and provide direction to other
Working knowledge of overall operating fundamentals and principles of generating station systems, equipment and processes
Demonstrate ability to work independently in a leadership capacity
Demonstrate ability and previous experience in understanding, interpreting, communicating and analyzing financial data
At least 7 years of plant operations, maintenance, and/or work management experience
Proficient interpreting and understanding equipment/component diagrams, drawings, and schematics
Financial and accounting knowledge and skills including ability to analyze data
3 years of experience in contract management

Responsibilities

Developing schedules and plans that facilitate barrier free work execution
Supporting daily/weekly operation/maintenance activities
Providing the necessary supply of resources for the station(s)
Facilitating process improvements to make work plans safer, more productive and cost competitive
Developing weekly schedules
Creating job plans
Determine proper GL accounting for work orders
Perform inventory searches and set minimum inventory levels
Research parts utilizing drawings/manuals
Complete new item requests and stock justifications
Create purchase requests
Manage equipment repair process
Complete single/sole source justification requests
Coordinates/communicates during the preparation and execution phase of work
Monitors/tracks progress of activities
Prepares reports
Ensures lessons learned are captured, evaluated and incorporated in support of continuous improvement
Directing, coordinating, and reviewing activities of internal staff or contractors to ensure safe, accurate, and timely completion of tasks, projects, or duties
Support and implement company operating models and continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain and update work management and scheduling software databases; assist and train others as needed
Assume temporary leadership roles (e.g., Superintendent, Project Manager, Technical Specialist) when required
Monitor station operations and maintenance, advising supervisors to ensure availability, reliability, and safety
Maintain required training and qualifications
Perform duties in both office and industrial environments, meeting physical requirements as needed
Demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills