O&M Coordinator

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About the role

Springdale Energy is hiring an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Coordinator with Control Room Operations experience for our Springdale, PA facility. This is a management-level exempt salary position responsible for operations and maintenance coordination, optimizing plant resources, completing procurement activities, planning contract maintenance, and maintaining the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

The role supports daily planning and scheduling of maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Manager and supports the Operations Manager. It operates from established procedures with general direction and supervision, handling varied work situations of moderate complexity. This position is designed for an individual seeking to grow into a management role within operations and/or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Maintenance and Operations point of contact, ensuring alignment across Plant Maintenance, Plant Operations, and Project teams on major maintenance plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate short- and long-term maintenance and project planning activities, including outage planning, preparation, scheduling, and execution.
• Communicate plant equipment condition and performance to the Maintenance Manager, Operations Manager, Plant Manager, and subordinate personnel, providing suggestions for plant improvement.
• Review daily corrective work orders and establish priorities based on safety, operational, and commercial impact.
• Act as the intermediary between support groups and the Operations department for maintenance plans, schedules, and routine CMMS backlog review.
• Develop 5- and 10-year major maintenance and outage site plans with the Springdale Lead Team, integrating these into CMMS and tying all PMs to planned outages for budgeting.
• Ensure pre-outage, outage, and post-outage work is clearly scheduled and included in outage planning milestone tracking tools; schedule milestone update meetings with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance Managers on monthly schedules and coverage.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Control Room Operator (CRO) as required.
• Review journals, logbooks, shift turnovers, inspection of watch (IOW) surveillance round sheets, and other reports to identify trends and potential issues; trained in GADS reporting.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Maintenance or Operations Manager when the designated manager is unavailable.

Maintenance Activities

• Plan and coordinate mechanical, electrical, and technical contract maintenance activities, including daily, short-range, and long-range planning.
• Perform continuous review of plans and activities to increase asset value.
• Prepare, track, and maintain cost estimates and schedules.
• Utilize records and reports to establish maintenance frequency requirements.
• Interact with Operations staff to improve maintenance effectiveness.
• Ensure maintenance activities are supported with necessary parts, tooling, and services.

CMMS Coordination/Oversight

• Assist the Maintenance Manager in managing work orders and completing purchase requisitions in CMMS.
• Input work orders and assist in managing the Document Library by updating drawings and OEM manuals.
• Create new Preventative Maintenance Tasks and adjust frequencies as directed.
• Maintain the equipment list and history; report CMMS issues to management.
• Provide training and problem-solving for other employees on CMMS.
• Perform audits on portions of the CMMS and maintain paper/electronic files for compliance documentation.
• Contact vendors and contractors to obtain quotes or estimates; review specifications, scope of work, and pricing with appropriate managers.
• Coordinate deliveries and work dates with vendors and contractors; expedite deliveries and start dates.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years in control room operations (in lieu of education) or a Bachelor’s or two-year technical degree in engineering or physical sciences.
• 2–5 years of experience in a maintenance/operations role, preferably in the power generation industry.
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong personal computer skills, including Word, Excel, Project, and CMMS; Maximo experience is a plus.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and procurement skills.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and team skills.
• Organization skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Skills

• Basic math skills and proficiency with power and precision tools.
• Ability to work cooperatively and without direct supervision.
• Knowledge of power plant equipment hazards and safety precautions.
• Adherence to strict safety practices and procedures.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to lead and supervise teams.
• Positive attitude, highly motivated, and results-oriented.

Work Environment

• Protective equipment (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, high-voltage protective equipment) required for some duties.
• Work with hazardous materials may be required.
• Extended working hours, varied shifts, or 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on schedules, workload, and plant conditions.
• On-call status (day and night) may be required.
• Work indoors and outdoors, including elevated areas, confined spaces, and extreme heat/cold conditions.

Physical Abilities

• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, crawling, climbing (stairs, ladders), standing, walking, and sitting at a video display.
• Talking, carrying up to 50 lbs, reaching above/below/at shoulder level, clerical/typing, full motor capability, hearing, hand-eye coordination, and keyboarding.
• Lifting, pulling, or pushing up to 100 lbs; possibility of working on feet for extensive periods.
• Routinely lifting 50 pounds; participation in the Fitness for Duty Program, including post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.
• Extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.