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Maintenance Specialist (Planner) 3

City: Atlanta

State: GA

Type of Work: Full Time Contract

March 19, 2025

Job Description

Immediate W2 contract position available in Atlanta, GA.
Estimated Duration: 8 months

Job Summary:
  • This position is accountable to the Planning Team Leader with regard to effective outage and routine maintenance planning.
  • This position is responsible for daily, detailed work plans, scheduling of work activities and providing coordination during Unit outages.
  • This position will provide direct support to operations and maintenance crews by providing planning, estimating, scheduling, and coordination for maintenance activities on plant equipment.
  • This position may directly serve as a System Owner or provide direct support to System Owners as needed.
  • The Planner will provide backup to other Planners and Contract Support Specialists as workloads, dictate and provide coordination support during outages.

Job Requirements:
  • Extensive experience in plant maintenance and operations activities is required.
  • Strong organizational, administrative, facilitation, and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Knowledge and experience with personal computers and the ability to learn quickly, numerous software applications for work order management and planning/scheduling is a necessity.
  • The ability to communicate and work effectively in teams with varied individuals (craft personnel, supervisory, staff, and management) is a must.
  • Self-motivation and demonstrated initiative is crucial for this position.
  • Must be knowledgeable of contract administration.
  • Ability to interface with vendors and contractors while representing the best interests of the Company.
  • Ability to understand financial fundamentals and budget management.

Desired Qualifications:
  • 6-10 Years of related experience.
  • Advanced degree or certifications in a relevant field.

Skill Sets & Expertise:
  • Expert knowledge of equipment maintenance with leadership roles.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Administer the work order management system through processing of prioritized work orders, updating equipment records, and maintaining equipment historical database, including bill of materials, equipment procedures, etc.
  • Develop and maintain the Plant’s Four (4) Week Plan by scheduling all maintenance activities for all departments, utilizing and reporting trends and metrics.
  • Enhance work productivity by providing detailed work plans and work packages, coordinating materials ordering and staging, and providing effective communication between maintenance groups and Planning & Scheduling.
  • Develop outage work packages and plans for Planned, Forced and Maintenance outages, and utilizing Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules when appropriate.
  • Provide coordination during outages and for other on-site and off-site contract labor needs (i.e. equipment rebuilds and parts refurbishment), seeking out and recommending the most cost-effective solutions.
  • Actively support Plant Reliability Optimization (PRO) through the role of a System Owner, or in support thereof, and support the “Living” Maintenance Strategy program through improved revisions of equipment repetitive tasks.
  • Optimize spare parts, material and equipment stocking levels and inventories.
  • Provide planning activities that fully meet or exceed the expectation as listed in the Generation Playbook.
  • Conduct and participate in the weekly planning meetings.
  • Develop and track routine, outage, and capital budgets for assigned equipment and systems.
  • Review closed work orders to identify possible follow up work needed.
  • Drive maintenance strategies, ensuring optimum equipment performance, longevity, and minimized downtime.
  • Lead strategic maintenance projects and initiatives.
  • Mentor junior maintenance staff, sharing expertise.
  • Engage with senior management on maintenance needs, strategies, and budgets.
  • Assess and implement new technologies or methods for enhanced maintenance.
  • Foster strong relationships with equipment vendors and service providers.

If you already have a resume on file with The E Group and would like to be considered for this position, simply email your note of interest to The E Group at [email protected].

Why Choose The E Group? We are an award winning firm recognized for having an outstanding reputation with our clients and employees. All contractors are eligible for full group health and dental benefits, 401K with matching, and various insurances. Generous living expenses are given to help those who relocate or have duplicate housing.

For immediate consideration simply attach your resume to this posting or email your resume to [email protected]. All applicants will receive feedback once position closes.

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