Maintenance Planner

Date:
May 12, 2026

Location:

THOMPSONS, TX, US, 77481

Company: NRG

Includes, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides detailed planning by developing scopes of work, identifying, and estimating manpower and material requirements, and identifying all associated activities required to accomplish the work.
• Creates/develops schedules in support of routine & outage maintenance and/or projects as needed. Creates documents, including reports, memos, graphs, charts, tables, etc.
• Coordinate and interface between various work groups.
• Gains cooperation and action from people not under employee’s direct reporting. Reviews and updates job plans/work packages as needed.
• Ensures company resources are used in a cost‑effective manner.
• Supports and emphasizes the importance of safety and environmental policies. Recognizes problems and is proactive in helping to resolve them.
• Initiates and tracks progress of work using work management systems (ex: routine and outage backlogs).

• Normal office environment and power plant environment which requires working in all weather conditions around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous material, and chemicals.
• Requires operation of a motor vehicle.
• Work overtime and non‑standard working hours as required. Requires occasional travel outside service area.

• High school diploma and a minimum of 8 years of related plant experience or a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 5 years of planner/scheduler experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Knowledge of power plant systems and operations.
• Strong background in mechanical, instrumentation and/or electrical maintenance preferred.
• Experience in coal handling (movement of bulk materials using conveyors, feeders, crushers, etc.).

• Ability to use a personal computer and standard business software. Microsoft Office suite and working knowledge of SAP and PaSTA highly desirable.
• Basic understanding of the processes, systems, assets, resources, key personnel, and functions of the maintenance department.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals.
• Demonstrated sound business skills necessary to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Ability to perform as a team member or leader in a cross‑functional team environment and achieve consensus decisions.
• Ability to read, create and follow written policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Knowledge of estimating techniques.
• Ability to understand and use work management systems.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.

• Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.).
• Ability to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals.
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect or collect data on plant equipment.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol‑free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post‑accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, title and/or salary may be adjusted based on applicant’s experience or skills.

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Nearest Major Market:
Houston