Utility Plant Maintenance Planner & Supervisor

Supervise Energy & Utilities Storeroom Expediters and skilled trades staff. Set day-to-day operational objectives, assign tasks, review work, and provide feedback. You will provide primary input to hiring, terminating, disciplining, wages, promotion, performance, and rewards decisions for direct reports.

• This position should have the ability to take lead role in overhaul of Major Turbine overalls or in forced outages.  
• Work within SAP to develop and provide reports to upper management as needed.
• Develop:
  • written plans and schedules for regular maintenance, outages, overhauls, and projects for all utility plant systems and equipment.
  • materials lists, place orders and coordinate deliveries to ensure materials are on site when needed.
  • resource plans and labor forecasts. Coordinate and provide oversight of contractors working in the plant.
• Coordinate activities with plant operations and other groups, ensuring operational and production needs are met.
• Work to minimize unplanned downtime, outages, overtime, on-call, and emergency call-in.
• Evaluate and improve safety of plant maintenance activities.
• Assist with the development of the plant maintenance budget and make recommendations for spare parts inventory.
• Provide written reports for maintenance activities and expenditures.
• Serve as back up for Plant Maintenance Manager when the manager is out of the office.
• Actively participate on the plant safety committee and assist with implementation and training of new safety initiatives.
• Subject to 24-hour call-back for emergencies, overtime, and serving in Operations Supervisor on-call rotation.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or related subject
• One (1) year of experience in industrial maintenance
• Knowledge of Power plant operations and plant systems  
• Technical knowledge and problem-solving skills for maintenance of equipment used in power generation
• Possess in-depth knowledge and expertise in GE, ELLIOT and Dresser turbines as well as water tube boilers fueled by natural gas or coal
• Equivalent combination of high school diploma/GED and 4-5 years of experience will also be considered

Preferred:

• Prefer a candidate with in-depth knowledge of Trane and York chillers

Skills Needed:

• Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment and able to adapt and react to emergencies
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills necessary
• Extensive knowledge and experience with industrial equipment maintenance required
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, ASME Welding Codes, contractor one lines and operational line diagrams
• Demonstrate ability for shop mathematics, technical manuals and precision measuring equipment required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word
• Experience with SAP work order system and developing Gandt charts preferred
• Work effectively with people from different viewpoints and backgrounds 
   

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days