Maintenance Planner

Overview

Plan and oversee maintenance for gas‑turbine plant equipment, outages, reliability and inventory.

Key Responsibilities

• cmms management
• spare parts
• high voltage
• preventive maintenance
• reliability rcm
• outage planning

Tasks

-Support plant leadership in developing and executing emergency response plans for unplanned events—such as turbine trips, HRSG failures, transformer issues, or natural disasters—ensuring coordinated recovery and minimal downtime. -Manage inventory of critical spare parts—including turbine hot gas path components, HRSG parts, electrical spares, and consumables—to support continuous operations. -Administer the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS – Maximo) to manage work orders, preventive maintenance, asset history, and inventory. -Oversee maintenance and operation of high-voltage systems—including generators, transformers, switchgear, and auxiliary systems—ensuring safe and reliable distribution. -Maintain records of inspections, maintenance activities, and performance metrics; generate reports for management review. -Establish and execute contingency maintenance priorities during forced outages to ensure rapid recovery and minimal downtime. -Coordinate with OEMs, contractors, and vendors to procure parts, schedule specialized work, and obtain technical guidance. -Conduct regular planning meetings with Plant Management and stakeholders—including staff, contractors, suppliers, and service providers—to review work requirements and align maintenance plans. -Oversee preventive maintenance and inspections—based on run hours, duty cycles, and OEM guidelines—to maximize equipment life, availability, and reliability. -Provide training and mentorship for Mechanical, Electrical, and I&C staff; maintain Plant Training Qualifications and update technical manuals as needed. -Support I&C performance by overseeing control loop tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting to improve responsiveness, stability, and efficiency. -Assist in preparing the annual maintenance budget, monitor costs, and identify cost-effective solutions without compromising safety or reliability. -Ensure accurate data entry and use CMMS reports for trend analysis, schedule optimization, and reliability improvement. -Prepare detailed scopes of work for RFIs, RFPs, and vendor bid packages. -Collaborate with Operations to plan isolations and project conditions for maintenance, including developing and executing lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures. -Lead reliability initiatives through reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), addressing recurring issues and supporting Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) to implement corrective actions. -Plan and coordinate major outages; set priorities; create schedules, allocate resources, track milestones, and update stakeholders. -Develop and implement maintenance schedules for combined-cycle equipment, including GE 7HA.02 gas turbines, the steam turbine generator, HRSGs, generators, condensers, and balance-of-plant systems, per OEM recommendations and operational needs.

Requirements

• maximo
• sap
• microsoft project
• associate degree
• power plant
• communication

What You Bring

-Strong communication skills are required for effective coordination with plant staff, contractors, and vendors, as well as for developing clear reports, documentation, and work plans. -Demonstrated ability to coordinate outages and maintenance activities using tools like Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel, aligning work with operational priorities and budgets. -Working knowledge of safety standards, environmental regulations, and maintenance best practices is necessary to ensure compliance and support a strong safety culture. -Proficiency with CMMS software such as Maximo is required for managing work orders, tracking inventory, and supporting planning efforts. Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is a plus. -An Associate degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a related technical field is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, relevant industry experience, or applicable military training will be considered in lieu of a formal degree. -Solid knowledge of power plant systems—including combustion and steam turbines, HRSGs, generators, and auxiliary systems—is essential for effective scheduling and reliability planning. -Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times. -Ability to analyze equipment performance data, identify trends, and apply reliability-focused maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and improve efficiency. -Extensive experience in maintenance planning, procurement, or supervisory roles at a combustion power plant or similar industrial facility is preferred, with a strong grasp of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance. -Familiarity with instrumentation, controls, and electrical (IC&E) systems is preferred, along with experience working with Emerson DCS and PLC-based control systems.

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