Spare Parts Planner
About the role
The Spare Parts Planner is an individual contributor within the Plant Integration Central Support team responsible for performing the spare parts planning and inventory development activities required to support new generation projects across the RRE fleet.
Responsibilities
- Review EPC and vendor spare parts recommendations, validate spare parts data against equipment manuals and project documentation, develop Bill of Materials and inventory records within Maximo, prepare stock justification documentation, make stocking recommendations, and support inventory readiness activities.
- Work closely with Plant Integration Team Leads, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, EPC contractors, and equipment vendors to ensure spare parts are established in accordance with Duke Energy inventory requirements and Plant Integration procedures.
- Provide technical guidance and quality review support to contract personnel and matrixed project resources as needed.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or Technical Certification AND 2 years minimum required related work experience
- In lieu of degree and experience listed above, Highschool/GED AND 5 years of minimum required related work experience
Qualifications
- Develop spare parts inventories, BOMs, stock justifications, and Maximo inventory records for new generation projects.
- Validate spare parts data, vendor recommendations, and inventory records to ensure quality and compliance with inventory standards.
- Schedule and track work status. Coordinate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, EPC contractors, and vendors to support inventory readiness and resolve spare parts issues.
- Provide technical guidance and quality review support for contract Spare Parts personnel while supporting inventory process improvements and standardization effort.
Skills
- Develop spare parts inventories, Bills of Material (BOMs), and stocking strategies for power generation or industrial facilities.
- Review vendor spare parts recommendations, equipment manuals, engineering documentation, and project deliverables to determine inventory requirements.
- Demonstrate knowledge of inventory management principles, spare parts criticality assessment, and warehouse stocking practices.
- Develop stock justification documentation and supporting inventory catalog additions.
- Establish and maintain inventory, BOM, and material records within Maximo or similar Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) platforms.
- Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and process drawings, technical publications, and equipment manuals.
- Evaluate spare parts requirements and make sound stocking recommendations.
- Work with EPC contractors, equipment vendors, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance organizations.
- Provide technical guidance, quality review support, and collaborate effectively with contract personnel and project stakeholders.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Show problem-solving ability.
- Be motivated to work independently.
- Have strong organizational skills.
- Use strong computer skills, including databases, word processing, spreadsheets.
- Have power plant operations and maintenance experience.
- Have electrical experience.
- Have Maximo CMMS experience.
- Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Have SharePoint experience.
- Have Procore / PIMS experience.
Benefits
Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to any Duke Energy RRE facility.
Environmental Conditions – office environment, plant location, field environment
Physical Requirements – Ability to navigate an active construction site and comply with the PPE requirements, climb stairs or ladders. Includes exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust and humidity.
Travel Requirements 15-25%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)