Planner/Scheduler

NRG Energy; Jewett (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy in Texas is seeking a Planner/Scheduler to plan, coordinate, and schedule maintenance, outages, and project work for safe, cost-effective plant operations. You will develop work plans, estimates, and supporting documentation, collaborating with plant staff, contractors, and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of plant experience or a Bachelor's in Engineering or Business, plus experience with SAP, PaSTA, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related plant experience or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field plus 4 years of plant experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and schedules maintenance, outage, and project work to support safe, reliable plant operations.
• Develops work plans, schedules, resource estimates, and supporting documentation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

English reading/writing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

SAP

PaSTA

Microsoft Office

Work management systems

Job description

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we're all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers' lives easier-helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for planning, coordinating, and scheduling maintenance, outage, and project work to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operations. This role develops work plans, schedules, resource estimates, and supporting documentation to facilitate maintenance and project activities. The Planner/Scheduler works collaboratively with plant personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders to prioritize work, support work management processes, and maintain accurate planning and scheduling information. The position supports compliance with company policies, safety standards, environmental requirements, and applicable regulatory obligations.

External Description

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides detailed planning by developing scopes of work, identifying and estimating manpower and material requirements, and identifying all associated activities required to accomplish the work
• Creates/develops schedules in support of routine & outage maintenance and/or projects as needed
• Creates documents, including reports, memos, graphs, charts, tables, etc
• Coordinate and interface between various work groups
• Gains cooperation and action from people not under employee's direct reporting
• Reviews and updates job plans/work packages as needed
• Ensures Company resources are used in a cost effective manner
• Supports and emphasizes the importance of safety and environmental policies
• Recognizes problems and is proactive in helping to resolve them
• Initiates and tracks progress of work using work management systems (ex: routine and outage backlogs)

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment and power plant environment which requires working in all weather conditions, around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals
• Requires operation of a motor vehicle
• Works overtime and non-standard working hours as required
• Requires occasional travel outside service area

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years' of related plant experience or Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Business, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, and 4 years of related plant experience
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of power plant systems and operations
• Strong back-ground in mechanical maintenance preferred

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use a personal computer and standard business software. Microsoft Office suite and working knowledge of SAP and PaSTA highly desirable
• Basic understanding of the processes, systems, assets, resources, key personnel, and business functions of the Business Unit
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) at all levels of the organization
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals
• Demonstrated sound business skills necessary to accomplish assigned tasks
• Ability to perform as a team member or leader in a cross-functional team environment and achieve consensus decisions
• Ability to read, create and follow written policies and procedures
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• Knowledge of estimating techniques
• Ability to understand and use work management systems
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations

Physical Requirements (Demand and Frequency)

• Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)
• Ability to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect or collect data on plant equipment

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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