Scheduler/Planner

Overview

The Scheduler/Planner provides planning and parts support for all activities related to commissioning, operation and maintenance (preventive and corrective) of our global fleet of fuel cell power plants.

Responsibilities

• Prepares maintenance schedules for field service technician team.
• Organizes and handles a variety of logistics issues in a service environment such as vetting contractors, request for quotes, parts shipments and initiating purchase orders.
• Orders parts for maintenance activities, supply chain services, inventory control, critical parts availability, material handling, shipment of products, and third-party warehousing.
• Provides data analysis for production planning and volume studies; and participates in process/rating improvement efforts.
• Aids in developing maintenance and logistics plans and procedures.
• Manages and creates power plant outage work packages.
• Schedules meetings of all departments performing or impacted by scheduled work.
• Tracks relevant work orders from beginning to end.
• Works directly with field service and customer service managers to ensure maximum power plant availability and performance and customer requirements are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: BS degree preferred or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: Minimum 6 years of industrial experience with a minimum of 3 years of Hands-on experience with maintenance of industrial equipment.
• Experience with DOT Hazmat shipments a plus.
• Special Skills: Must be experienced with Computerized Maintenance Management, Enterprise Resource Planning and/or Project Portfolio Management Systems such as MS Dynamics AX, MS Project, and/or other similar maintenance planning tools. Basic to Intermediate MS Excel skills. Experience planning and performing maintenance and ordering parts in an industrial, manufacturing and/or military environment. Must be quick to grasp system interrelationships using mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation inputs. Must have a working knowledge of basic print reading, including P&IDs, wiring loop diagrams, and one-line drawings. Must have a working knowledge of most hand tools and test equipment (process meter and thermocouple reader). Excellent verbal and written communication skills coupled with strong people orientation and relationship building skills. Self-starter who is a team player and can work independently.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Must be able to work mostly in an office environment wearing business casual attire.
• Must have a clean driving record and a valid driver's license through the duration of employment.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally. (1 - 2 international trips per year for 1 - 2 weeks in duration, as required).
• Must have or be able to successfully obtain and maintain a current US passport.
• Must have or be able to successfully obtain and maintain an international driver's permit.
• Must be able and willing to travel throughout the Northeast (CT, NY, NJ, etc.) in support of scheduler/planner duties at FCE fuel cell power plant sites.

Pay

The pay for this position ranges from $71,500 - $80,000.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer FuelCell Energy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds. We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.