Mechanical Planner

General Summary

Develop, revise, and maintain work orders to comply with plant licensing documents, regulatory commitments, technical specifications, preventive and equipment qualification requirements, and to maintain plant configuration. Provide technical guidance and work process support to maintenance craftsmen. Assist in design change packages and troubleshooting activities as appropriate. Identify materials and parts to support work activities.

Work independently to plan work order packages for implementation of preventive and corrective maintenance and to ensure safe and efficient operation of the plant. Planned work order packages are to meet approved procedure requirements, instructions, and guides in support of forced and refuel outage work as directed by Work Management.

• Provide technical expertise on systems and plant equipment for planning and writing of detailed work packages.
• Provide technical expertise to the craft and craft supervisor during task performance.
• Field investigations/walkdowns for problem identification.
• Prepare detailed packages to include historical data, plant impact, post maintenance testing, and proper written instruction.
• Prepare and update work packages to resolve condition reports and reported deficiencies or enhancements to ensure completion within established schedule parameters.
• Identification of parts and materials.
• Identification of special tools and equipment.
• Translate engineering change documents into the work package.
• Identification of appropriate supporting documentation such as procedures, weld records, permits, etc.
• Monitor work order backlogs and prepare work packages based on established priorities and schedules.

Provide detailed planning instructions for assigned major maintenance activities. This would also include preparing or assisting in preparation of design change packages, as appropriate.

Incorporate feedback on work order package enhancements in a timely manner. Ensure work order packages meet industry and plant standards.

Prepare, resolve, and disposition Condition Reports (CRs), Action Requests (ARs), Requests for Technical Services i.e. Vendor contract initiation, and other documents as required.

• Must participate on the Emergency Response team (ERO) when designated.
• Must support the biennial refueling outage.
• Must provide support to the OCC and EOC.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of six years of experience in a technical area (i.e., maintenance, engineering, operations, maintenance planning).

OR an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and eight years of experience in a technical area (i.e., maintenance, engineering, operations, maintenance planning).

OR a high school diploma or GED and technical training or education similar to that acquired through an in‑grade apprenticeship program for maintenance related work and six years of experience in a technical area (i.e., maintenance, engineering, operations, maintenance planning).

OR a high school diploma or GED and ten years of experience in a technical area (i.e., maintenance, engineering, operations, maintenance planning).

Educational experience from an accredited college or university will be considered year for year in exchange for work experience in a technical area.

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Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications. This role may be eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.

Energy Northwest (EN) provides a comprehensive benefits package. Washington State has no state income tax, and the Tri‑Cities offers a cost of living lower than the national average.

EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan. EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage.

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