Maintenance Planner

Description

• Assist in developing and updating a predictive, preventative and condition-based maintenance program in order to maximize the reliability of operational equipment
• Provide input to management and suggest improvements for efficiency
• Assist in obtaining competitive quotations, negotiate prices and terms and make vendor recommendations for supplies, equipment and services
• Create, generate, schedule and assign preventative maintenance tasks, calibrations and inspections
• Strictly adhere to and enforce all safety procedures as required by ORMAT, CAPP, NEC, NFPA, and OSHA
• Prepare clear and concise records, reports and other written materials as needed
• Audit assignments to ensure repair schedules and performance expectations are met
• Participate in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the maintenance program and implementing changes as needed
• Determine equipment & labor requirements for repairs, improvements and preventative maintenance
• Administer the computerized maintenance management system to plan, schedule and monitor the completion of work orders. Generate applicable analyses and maintenance/reliability reports
• Notify management of any problems or issues with planning and scheduling and advise when planned downtime should be rescheduled. Communicate and coordinate plan changes
• Maintain equipment information, analyze and regroup preventative maintenance entities and ensure the integrity of the data in the maintenance management system
• Assign work orders, predictive and preventative maintenance tasks to maintenance & operations resources
• Assist in developing supplier and contractor relationships
• Help promote a pleasant, team-orientated work environment
• Effectively communicate planned & unplanned work, maintenance improvements and engineering projects/activities with operations and maintenance
• Serve as a technical resource for the maintenance mechanics, provide assistance resolving difficult work problems and/or perform journey-level work in the troubleshooting, design, installation, repair and upgrading of systems
• Assist in negotiating contractor/vendor terms, pricing, and schedule requirements
• Audit processed work orders to ensure all task(s) have been completed

Requirements

• The ability to work at a computer and computer monitor for long periods of time
• The ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the areas of assignment as would be acquired in three to four years of high school
• Able to work well individually or in a team orientated environment
• Ability to multi-task well and change priorities quickly
• Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays, when necessary
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
• Must be accurate, detail oriented, self-managing, self-motivated
• 5 years’ experience in the maintenance or engineering field(s)
• Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats safety glasses, ear protection, dust masks, and gloves as needed). This includes company provided fire retardant clothing
• Strong attention to detail and follow through skills
• Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s auto insurance carrier
• The ability to lift 50 pounds periodically
• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write the English language
• Strong organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills
• Read and understand blueprints, drawings, specifications, sketches and technical documentation
• Job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Must have the ability to travel to other locations
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, and Word. Knowledge of Microsoft Power Point and Access is desirable
• Must be able to climb ladders, climb to and work off of elevated platforms, ladders and walkways
• Must be able to read, write and speak English at a level which will permit the employee to accurately understand and communicate information to safely and efficiently perform the job duties

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance