Planner Prin

About the role

Functions as a leader and mentor for the planning team. Leads the planning development of detailed work plans and outage plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives, and requirements. Determines required labor (both internal and external) and exhibits an advanced level of proficiency in the planning function, Work Management System(s), and reporting tools such as Business Objects and Primavera (P6).

Responsible for developing schedules, updating them, and producing reports from scheduling software. Plans and manages unit scheduled and/or forced outages, establishing work scopes based on previous outage inspection reports, predictive and preventative maintenance, lessons learned, facility health reports, long-range planning, and NDE test results.

Responsibilities

• Establish schedules to outline critical path and balance of plant work while promoting safe, efficient, and reliable plant operation.
• Work with maintenance and daily planners to establish work packages and match labor expertise to specific jobs.
• Utilize Business Objects reports to track outage costs.
• Assist with part orders to ensure materials are on-site 30 days prior to outage.
• Assist in establishing Indus Contracts/Releases for all outage vendors.
• Hold pre-outage meetings in accordance with OMG-001 Generation Guidelines or plant outage management team timelines.
• Work with supervisors to order long lead-time parts for the next outage and maintain a list of outstanding materials/equipment with estimated delivery dates and owners.
• Assist maintenance with the completion of PDS justifications for outage projects and complete risk analysis.
• Prepare Capital Excellence presentations, initiate CI's, and maintain LRP.
• Provide work direction to daily planners as assigned.
• Organize and conduct planning meetings covering estimating, planning, and scheduling of assigned outages/projects with company and contract personnel.
• Develop input necessary to establish projected costs of assigned outages/projects (Estimating).
• Prepare detailed work plans for assigned outage and maintenance work.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Work Management Systems and Business Objects.
• Complete lessons learned after each outage or major project.
• Apply proficient scheduling techniques for budgeting and planning activities.
• Produce final outage plans for assigned outages/projects.
• Prepare and analyze reports.
• Demonstrate proficiency in various contracting methods.
• Advise management of manpower deficiencies based on work planning results and provide recovery plans.
• Confirm lessons learned and best-in-fleet safety practices are integrated into work planning activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a technical related field or 7 years of maintenance-related experience.
• An additional 12 years of work-related experience in outage/project planning, outage/project field work activities, and/or plant operations; or equivalent education/work experience.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation, write technical reports clearly and concisely, and communicate effectively with craft and management personnel.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain files and documentation related to the position.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Work Management System(s), Business Objects, and Primavera (P6).
• Proficient scheduling techniques for budgeting and planning activities.
• Experience with various contracting methods.
• Ability to develop, update, and produce reports from scheduling software.

Benefits

AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Pay

Compensation Range: $98,993.00 - $128,688.00

Schedule

Physical demand level is Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.