Work Management Specialist

Duke Energy•Owensville, IN

About The Position

The Work Management Specialist (WMS) is the first level of the RRE Work Management classification hierarchy. The role supports work management by developing schedules and plans for safe, barrier-free work execution; supporting daily and weekly operations and maintenance; ensuring station resources are available; and contributing to process improvements that improve safety, productivity, and cost competitiveness. Core activities may include developing weekly schedules and job plans, determining general ledger accounting for work orders, researching and managing inventory, researching parts using drawings and manuals, completing new-item and stock-justification requests, creating purchase requests, managing equipment repairs, and completing single- or sole-source justifications. The WMS coordinates and communicates during work preparation and execution, tracks progress, prepares reports, and ensures lessons learned are captured and incorporated into continuous improvement. The role may direct, coordinate, and review internal staff or contractor activities to support safe, accurate, and timely completion of work. Work is performed with minimal supervision, with expectations for developing advanced skills and greater independence over time. Typically, this hierarchy level handles one function for one site. Possible functions listed are Maintenance Coordination, Contract Resource Coordination, Planning, and Scheduling. The job description notes that Maintenance Coordination for a single site would typically be posted at the RRE Maintenance Coordinator level. Employees may also perform other related duties to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

At least 3 years of related work experience and an associate degree; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and at least 7 years of related work experience.
Ability to be respirator-qualified.
Basic knowledge of power plant operations and the Work Management process.
Working knowledge of company computer systems and programs used in the Work Management process.
Basic knowledge of scheduling tools.
Demonstrated effective time-management and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Interpersonal skills to work effectively with all station groups.
Basic ability to lead effective and efficient meetings.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to read, comprehend, inspect, calculate, count, retain information, and make sound decisions.
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience and demonstrated computer skills with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project; Maximo; and the Plant Information (PI) program.
Written and oral communication experience, including presenting information, facilitating meetings, and providing direction to others.
Working knowledge of operating fundamentals and the systems, equipment, and processes of a generating station.
Demonstrated ability and prior experience working independently in a leadership capacity.
Ability and experience understanding, interpreting, communicating, and analyzing financial data.
At least 5 years of plant operations, maintenance, and/or work management experience.
Proficiency interpreting equipment and component diagrams, drawings, and schematics.
Financial and accounting knowledge and skills, including the ability to analyze data.
2 years of contract management experience.
2 years of project management experience.
Proficiency in Maximo or computer-based Maintenance Management Systems.

Responsibilities

Develop schedules and plans that facilitate safe, barrier-free work execution.
Support daily and weekly operations and maintenance activities and ensure necessary station resources are available.
Develop weekly schedules and job plans, determine general ledger accounting for work orders, and research parts using drawings and manuals.
Perform inventory searches, set minimum inventory levels, complete new-item requests and stock justifications, and create purchase requests.
Manage equipment repair processes and complete single- or sole-source justification requests.
Coordinate and communicate during work preparation and execution, monitor activity progress, prepare reports, and incorporate lessons learned into continuous improvement.
When assigned Maintenance Coordination, establish and maintain work priorities, ensure maintenance work follows procedures and protocols, monitor station maintenance, and advise the Superintendent.
When assigned Contract Resource Coordination, coordinate, direct, and provide quality assurance and field oversight for supplemental and variable contract resources; remove workplace barriers and support safe, productive, quality execution.
When assigned Planning, develop barrier-free plans, verify materials and resources, improve plan productivity and cost competitiveness, and communicate with supervisors and equipment experts or owners to keep plans current and aligned with priorities.
When assigned Scheduling, develop resource-loaded schedules, lead daily and weekly work-status meetings, create the next day's or week's schedule, accelerate work that is ahead, reassess delayed work, and maintain the skill matrix to assign appropriate skills.
May direct, coordinate, and review internal staff or contractor activities to ensure safe, accurate, and timely completion of work.