NRG Energy

Planner/Scheduler

NRG Energy • $80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of related plant experience or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field with 4 years of experience
  • Valid driver's license
  • Knowledge of power plant systems and operations
  • Strong background in mechanical maintenance preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with SAP and PaSTA

Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed scopes of work and estimate manpower and material needs
  • Create and manage schedules for routine and outage maintenance
  • Produce various documents such as reports and charts
  • Coordinate activities between different work groups
  • Facilitate cooperation from non-direct reports
  • Review and update job plans as necessary
  • Ensure cost-effective use of company resources
  • Promote adherence to safety and environmental policies
  • Proactively identify and resolve issues
  • Track work progress using management systems

Benefits

  • Support for professional development and training
  • Opportunities for overtime and flexible working hours
  • Collaborative work environment with diverse teams
  • Engagement in safety and environmental initiatives
  • Potential for occasional travel to different service areas
Full Job Description
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

About NRG Energy

NRG is at the forefront of changing how people think about and use energy. Whether as the largest solar power developer in the country or by giving customers the latest tools to better manage their energy use, NRG is a pioneer in developing smarter energy choices. Our diverse power generating facilities have a capacity of about 52,000 megawatts, capable of supporting almost 42 million homes. Our retail electricity providers — Reliant and Energy Plus — and thermal energy division serve nearly 3 million residential, business, commercial and industrial customers. A Fortune 250 company, NRG supports clean energy resources and technologies critical to our transition to a sustainable, low carbon society. We built the nation's first privately-funded electric vehicle charging infrastructure and continue to create new, clean energy solutions for our customers. In addition to our environmental efforts, we actively contribute to the local communities where NRG employees live and work. Since 2004, our Global Giving program has provided millions of dollars to organizations and charities that have a direct impact on the lives of the people in our communities, including food banks and those that foster self-sufficiency, improve housing and provide supplemental education to people in need. NRG has also organized special responses for victims of extreme catastrophe, such as the Haitian earthquake and the Japanese tsunami in 2010. Employee donations were tripled to maximize the contributions. NRG has won numerous awards for industry leadership and many of its nationwide econrg initiatives, which are targeted toward meeting the challenges of climate change, clean air and natural resources protection.

NRG Energy Careers

Join the vibrant team at NRG Energy, a leader in the power and energy sector, and contribute to a sustainable future while advancing your career. At NRG Energy, we are committed to innovation, leadership, and diversity, ensuring a dynamic workplace where growth and opportunity are at the forefront.

Work You’ll Do

At NRG Energy, you’ll engage in meaningful work that powers communities and fosters environmental stewardship. Our team of professionals is dedicated to leading the energy sector through cutting-edge innovation and sustainable practices. By joining us, you help shape the future of energy, leveraging your skills to make a significant impact.

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Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, NRG Energy offers a range of job opportunities and internships that will harness your potential and polish your skills. Our positions span from technical roles in energy management to leadership tracks in corporate functions. Each role is crucial in driving our mission of a sustainable energy future.

Career Development and Benefits

NRG Energy is deeply invested in the professional growth of its employees. We offer robust career development programs, including leadership training, professional networking opportunities, and diversity training. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our team members and their families, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Culture of Innovation and Diversity

Our company culture celebrates diversity, encourages innovation, and fosters a collaborative environment. At NRG Energy, you’ll work alongside a diverse team of experts, each bringing unique perspectives that drive our success. We believe that inclusive teamwork and innovative thinking are the keys to our continued growth and leadership in the energy sector.

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Learn more about NRG Energy
Size
6,635 employees
Market Cap
$7.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$510 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+24.8%
Revenue
$9 billion
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