Lorton, VA, USA
26 days ago
Planner and Scheduler- Sign on eligible

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For more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.

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About the role

Job Overview:

The Maintenance Planner and Scheduler is responsible for developing comprehensive job plans and daily and weekly maintenance schedules for the Mechanical and Instrument/Electrical departments.  This position reports to the facility Maintenance Manager.  This individual will plan, schedule and coordinate corrective and preventative maintenance activities and will assist in determining job priorities.  The Planner will ensure that ALM PeopleSoft data files are completed and current. Convert service requests to work orders and assign the appropriate account numbers/codes.  In addition, this position will assist with procurement and stores control by obtaining quotes and ordering parts for outages.  They will work closely with the purchasing agent to ensure parts and materials are available for work orders and outages.  They will help identify, analyze and review equipment maintenance problems and assist in educating operations, facility personnel or vendors/contractors in maintenance management and outage planning.  

Eligible for $2,500 Sign on Bonus!

Key Responsibilities:Daily planning and scheduling of all maintenance activities on boilers, turbine-generator, and balance of plant equipmentLong-term and outage planning and scheduling of all maintenance activities on boilers, turbine-generator, and balance of plant equipmentDevelopment of comprehensive job plans as driven by job complexityPublishing of daily and weekly maintenance schedulesPublishing and updating of daily outage schedule and resource loading / progress charts to report out on outage status in Primavera P6.Administration of work order system including managing backlog, providing appropriate status on items, strategically working through backlog planning, and providing routine backlog reports as requestedEnsuring appropriate history is maintained in work order systemDeveloping and managing preventative maintenance tasks to ensure appropriate tasks and task frequencies exist for all equipment and are properly planned and scheduled as opportunities ariseIn conjunction with storekeeper, ensuring proper inventory management and availability of parts for assigned tasksManaging conflicting work priorities of team to ensure critical dates are metReporting out at prescribed frequencies on key performance indicatorsMonitor and coordinate completion of required Technical Standards inspections.Provide assistant to Storekeeper to include, receiving, inventory min/max, spare parts.Assist with procurement by sourcing critical parts and equipment, and obtaining quotesDevelop and revise standard specifications for outage scope workContact vendors and contractors for quotes on outage and contractor workStaging of parts for planned and scheduled work and outagesAssist with equipment inspections during scheduled and unscheduled outagesDeveloping and improving upon existing maintenance work processesCreating an environment that empowers employees to drive system improvements and perform reliability-centered maintenanceEngaging team in and allowing team to accomplish behavior-based safety program goals and requirements.

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of experience in power or industrial plant maintenance is preferredMinimum 2 years of experience in planning and coordinating major maintenance/overhaul projects is requiredExperience with a CMMS System and scheduling software is required. Experience with Oracle Peoplesoft or Primavera P6 is preferred.Candidate must have strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.Candidate must be able to meet all job requirements, including but not limited to working from heights, climbing, working in extreme conditions, and use of all required personal protective equipment for up to 12 hours at a time.Candidate must be available to provide support during scheduled annual major outages, which could include night shift.Experience in power generation, utility operations, or Energy from Waste is preferred.High School diploma is required

Physical Demands:Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboardOccasionally the Position requires working near and around operating mechanical parts and mobile equipment and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations.Occasionally ascends or descends ladders, stairs, elevated walkways, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

Schedule:

Monday- Friday Days; with additional days/hours during outages.

What Covanta Offers You:Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employmentWellness Program Incentives & Rewards401k - match up to 7%Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)Paid Parental LeaveShort-Term & Long-Term Disability BenefitsTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral Bonus

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