Planner​/Scheduler

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• 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 route maintenance & outage maintenance and/or projects as needed. Creates documents, including reports, memos, graphs, charts, tables, etc.
• Coordinates and interfaces 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 back logs).

• Normal office and power plant environment requiring work in all weather conditions around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, 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 Bachelor degree in an Engineering, Business, or 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 instrumentation and/or electrical maintenance preferred.

• Ability to use a personal computer and standard business software. Microsoft Office suite and work knowledge of SAP and PAS TA 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 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.

Please Note:
Salary offered will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s education and/or experience and consistent with the job location’s market pay rate.

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/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.