Maintenance Specialist

Maintenance Specialist 

Plant Bowen

System Owner for G&K Systems

Summary of Position Duties

This position will be accountable for all maintenance activities associated with System Ownership which will include technical support, outage planning/scheduling and coordination, routine maintenance planning, project coordination, outage, and baseline budget tracking as well as some capital project management, planning and execution. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development and execution of system maintenance strategies
• Monitoring maintenance strategy via preventative maintenance tracking as well as documenting equipment failures and maintenance strategy violations
• Administer the work order management system by effectively communicating system needs though the prioritization of work orders, providing detail work scopes, coordination, and execution of the weekly work plan
• Support and review Root Cause Analyses on the system issues
• Responsible for tracking and providing input to budget development and monthly projections regarding contractor labor, material, parts, and equipment needs while efficiently managing costs associated with these resources daily.  
• Must have a thorough understanding of relevant computer applications to monitor work order progress, parts status, and labor utilization. Examples of these tools include but are not limited to the following: Maximo, OIS, Word, & Excel
• Responsible for developing, planning/scheduling, and executing outage work scope plans for forced, planned and maintenance outages
• Execute major maintenance or replacement activities by providing specific direction and coordination of assigned maintenance crews and/or contractor personnel while monitoring quality, cost, and adherence to contract specifications
• Analyze critical situations within the System equipment to determine competent solutions to identified problems.
• Support the Best Practices Program by developing and implementing best practices in a timely manner.
• Provide technical direction and expertise to maintenance personnel. 
• Establish an ongoing relationship with key vendors and SCS personnel; gather and analyze acceptance data on new/rebuild equipment and stay informed of current technology
• Display effective communication skills and people skills to foster effective working relationships with personnel from all departments

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Requirements:

•  A technical degree or equivalent desired but not required.  

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements: 

• Must possess 2 to 5 years of experience in the operations and/or Maintenance of Electric Generating Plants. 
• Operation and/or Maintenance of a supercritical coal fired unit is preferred.
• Previous system ownership and budgeting experience a plus but not required.
• Contract or GPC resource coordination preferred.  
• Must possess a thorough understanding of plant equipment, systems, and operation to provide solutions to equipment problems that are cost effective and adequate to meet plant needs. 
• Ability to analyze critical situations; determine competent solutions with implementation in a safe and effective manner. Ability to work with people across multiple departments to achieve organizational objectives. 
• Must possess effective written and oral communications skills, and exhibit behaviors consistent with Our Values 
• Ability to make decisions and demonstrate short/long-term strategic planning skills.
• GPC planning experience preferred but not required.
• Plant Bowen experience preferred in the Electrical & Designated Operating Areas.  Experience working on Electrical Systems, such as Transformers, Switchyards/Isophase, Switchgears/MCCs, Breakers from 13.8kv – 120v, Battery Systems, and UPS Systems. 

Behavioral Attributes: 

• Self-motivation and demonstrated initiative are required for this position. 
• Must perform all responsibilities each day with a safety-focused mindset 
• Must represent yourself and the company with the utmost integrity, ethical and professionalism (behaviors consistent with Our Values)

Other Requirements

• Must be available to work nights, weekends and/or holidays. 
• Will require extended work hours. 

If this job is determined to be a critical job, limitations for transferring internally within the Company may apply for a set period of time. If applicable, details will be shared during the selection process.