PLANNING TECHNICIAN

PLANNING TECNICIAN

 

The Planning Technician is responsible for supporting the operation and maintenance of the Oak Grove Plant. The Oak Grove facility consists of two PC units, with a cumulative net capacity of 1,600,000 kw and fires locally produced lignite coal. Responsibilities include supporting planners/schedulers and Operations Readiness with: maintenance strategies, spare parts, CMMS data entry, PM development, contractor management, master equipment lists, maintenance processes, etc.

 

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

·         Monitor, track and maintain planner staging areas per work order backlog and scheduling

·         Work closely with storeroom staff to label and stage parts for daily and outage work orders

·         Enter Prolenium and TIP’s requests as needed

·         Monitor and track status of expedited deliverables.

·         Work within CMMS to close out schedules and work orders for daily and outage work.

·         Update bills of materials on equipment within CMMS.

·         Record job history details on work orders in CMMS (actual work performed, safety details, special equipment or tools, etc).

·         Collect and restock unused parts from completed work orders.

·         Collect repairable items for completed work, stage and send to vendor for repair.

·         Collect field information for planner usage and work order building.

·         Prepare detailed technical reports; interpret technical information based on written guidelines, and equipment conditions using vendor specific software.

·         Coordinate special projects as assigned.

·         Support the plant visual management program.

Job Requirements:

Job Qualifications:

 

Required experience:

·         High school diploma or equivalent

·         2-4 years of fossil power plant or industrial experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance

·         Understanding of operating, safety, and LOTO procedures

·         Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook

·         Strong analytical skills

·         Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

 

Preferred Experience:

·         Experience in computer maintenance management systems (CMMS) and print reading

·         General knowledge of fossil plant equipment and maintenance practices

 

Physical /Mental demands and working conditions:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities in the following environment:

·         Occasional long and irregular hours.

·         Must be able to comply with the Luminant Respirator Policy.

·         Enter and work in confine spaces.

·         Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.

·         Occasionally work in wet, cold, hot, and dusty conditions.

 

Luminant is an equal opportunity employer