Maintenance Specialist

Plant Bowen System Owner for G&K Systems Summary Of Position Duties

This position will be accountable for all maintenance activities associated with System Ownership which will include technical support, outage planning/scheduling and coordination, routine maintenance planning, project coordination, outage, and baseline budget tracking as well as some capital project management, planning and execution.

• Development and execution of system maintenance strategies
• Monitoring maintenance strategy via preventative maintenance tracking as well as documenting equipment failures and maintenance strategy violations
• Administer the work order management system by effectively communicating system needs through the prioritization of work orders, providing detail work scopes, coordination, and execution of the weekly work plan
• Support and review Root Cause Analyses on the system issues
• Responsible for tracking and providing input to budget development and monthly projections regarding contractor labor, material, parts, and equipment needs while efficiently managing costs associated with these resources daily.
• Must have a thorough understanding of relevant computer applications to monitor work order progress, parts status, and labor utilization. Examples of these tools include but are not limited to the following:
  Maximo, OIS, Word, & Excel
• Responsible for developing, planning/scheduling, and executing outage work scope plans for forced, planned and maintenance outages
• Execute major maintenance or replacement activities by providing specific direction and coordination of assigned maintenance crews and/or contractor personnel while monitoring quality, cost, and adherence to contract specifications
• Analyze critical situations within the System equipment to determine competent solutions to identified problems.
• Support the Best Practices Program by developing and implementing best practices in a timely manner.
• Provide technical direction and expertise to maintenance personnel.
• Establish an ongoing relationship with key vendors and SCS personnel; gather and analyze acceptance data on new/rebuild equipment and stay informed of current technology
• Display effective communication skills and people skills to foster effective working relationships with personnel from all departments

• A technical degree or equivalent desired but not required.

• Must possess 2 to 5 years of experience in the operations and/or Maintenance of Electric Generating Plants.
• Operation and/or Maintenance of a supercritical coal fired unit is preferred.
• Previous system ownership and budgeting experience a plus but not required.
• Contract or GPC resource coordination preferred.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of plant equipment, systems, and operation to provide solutions to equipment problems that are cost effective and adequate to meet plant needs.
• Ability to analyze critical situations; determine competent solutions with implementation in a safe and effective manner. Ability to work with people across multiple departments to achieve organizational objectives.
• Must possess effective written and oral communications skills, and exhibit behaviors consistent with Our Values
• Ability to make decisions and demonstrate short/long-term strategic planning skills.
• GPC planning experience preferred but not required.
• Plant Bowen experience preferred in the Electrical & Designated Operating Areas. Experience working on Electrical Systems, such as Transformers, Switchyards/Isophase, Switchgears/MCCs, Breakers from 13.8kv – 120v, Battery Systems, and UPS Systems.

• Self-motivation and demonstrated initiative are required for this position.
• Must…