Planner/Scheduler Maintenance-Coolidge

Salt River Project; Coolidge (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt River Project is seeking a maintenance scheduler responsible for coordinating preventive and emergency maintenance on generating units and related equipment in Coolidge, AZ. The role requires planning, organizing, and scheduling maintenance work while keeping records up-to-date and ensuring availability of materials and parts.

The successful candidate will read drawings, develop work scopes for outages, prepare reports, and coordinate with labor and contracted crews to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 15 college credits related to the position preferred.
• Ability to schedule maintenance with tight plant operating schedules.
• Ability to read sketches, prints, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Schedule normal, preventive and emergency maintenance on generating units and auxiliary equipment.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance work on gas/oil-fired units and gas turbines.
• Prepare routine and special reports; maintain equipment history records.
• Develop cost estimates for activities and budgets; monitor progress and schedules.
• Coordinate material availability and orders for maintenance departments.

Skills

Maintenance scheduling

Planning & coordination

Cost estimation

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

15 college credits related to position

Tools

Reading sketches/prints/drawings

Job description

Date: Sep 3, 2026

Location: Coolidge, AZ, US

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

Under limited supervision, has responsibility for scheduling normal, preventive and emergency maintenance on generating units and all auxiliary equipment for the valley plants.

Plans, organizes and schedules maintenance work on gas and oil-fired units and gas turbines. Processes work orders and distributes to maintenance foreman. Reviews completed work orders to maintain P.M. program/equipment history accuracy. Responsible for preparation of routine. special reports, keeps records of equipment history and keeps management informed of maintenance progress. Works with warehousing to maintain ample supplies, materials and spare parts in inventory at all times. Checks on progress of regular and unscheduled maintenance work, changed schedule to aid in completion of jobs, monitors progress of outside repair work. Develops workscope for equipment overhaul during scheduled unit outages. Provides contingency plans when required to keep work going smoothly. Assists in planning of maintenance for safe completion of work. Assist in planning and coordinating work involving borrowing SRP or contracted labor during overhauls of major equipment. Prepares vacation forms and schedules, meal drafts, timekeeping reports and other miscellaneous paperwork as required. Coordinates material availability into activity schedule and completes all paperwork and orders materials for electrical/mechanical maintenance departments. Develops cost estimate for specific activities or budgets as required. Compares actual costs and work schedules against estimates.

Education

A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.

Additional Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum of 15 college credits (100+) related to the position from an accredited institution is preferred. Ability to accurately schedule maintenance in coordination with tight plant operating schedules. Ability to re-schedule/coordinate all maintenance jobs and related manpower, equipment and material due to changed job priorities/emergency requirements. Ability to make quick decisions and follow them through the insure minimum down time in case of emergency outage. Ability to work from sketches, prints, and drawings. Appropriate respirator medical certification, fit testing and training required.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.