Power Plant Performance Planner

Nrg Bluewater Wind; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy seeks a Planner/Scheduler to monitor and optimize plant generating equipment and performance processes. You will develop scopes, estimate manpower, and manage activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant plant operation.

Responsibilities include establishing KPI metrics, assisting in budgeting, planning equipment overhauls, and implementing performance software. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this leadership role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 8 years related plant experience or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Thermodynamics, or Industrial Engineering (or related discipline).
• 5 years of Planner/Scheduler experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee a program for monitoring thermal performance of power generating equipment.
• Establish, update, and communicate KPI metrics for the program.
• Assist the generating station in assessing and correcting equipment degradation that affects plant thermal performance.
• Provide technical support, testing and equipment inspection expertise within various process areas to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation.
• Assist in optimizing equipment operation to meet key program performance indicators.
• Assist in developing O&M and Capital budgets for maintaining/improving the thermal performance of process equipment.
• Assist in developing strategic plans for equipment overhauls to optimize equipment life and time between overhauls.
• Implement performance monitoring software in conjunction with process instrumentation to assess and improve cycle/equipment performance.
• Implement methodologies to quality check key process variables associated with the thermal performance monitoring program.
• Conduct or procure training to support customer understanding of the performance monitoring programs.
• Interface with engineering resources outside of the station to support/implement performance improvement initiatives.
• Work effectively in a team environment as a leader, member and/or facilitator.
• Perform other duties and assignments as required.
• Creates/develops schedules in support of routine & outage maintenance and/or projects as needed.
• Coordinate and interface between various work groups.
• Gains cooperation and action from people not under employee's direct reporting.
• Reviews and updates of job plans/work packages as needed.
• Ensure Company resources are used in a cost-effective manner.
• Supports and emphasizes the importance of safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team leadership

Collaboration

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

High School diploma or equivalent with related experience

Tools

SAP

PaSTA

Job description

NRG Energy seeks a Planner/Scheduler to monitor and optimize plant generating equipment and performance processes. You will develop scopes, estimate manpower, and manage activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant plant operation.

Responsibilities include establishing KPI metrics, assisting in budgeting, planning equipment overhauls, and implementing performance software. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this leadership role.