Power Plant Scheduler at Vistra

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.Job SummaryThe Lignite Planner plans all corrective preventive and condition based maintenance jobs for the plant using PR-ISM PMMS and other EFH databases along with appropriate technical information. The Planner visits the job-site to determine the resources needed to complete the job in the safest most efficient and cost effective manner.Job DescriptionKey Roles & Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Directly or through others the incumbent will:Required understanding of the functional operation of the PR-ISM and PMMS Systems and proper implementation of the procedures.Directly evaluates the status of the running equipment in the assigned area on a daily basis and communicates with various other departments within the plant to verify potential problem areas. The Planner generates the appropriate actions either by creating work orders or by entering ARs so the appropriate repairs can be planned and completed. This will also include interactive communications with the Scheduler.A Planner is directly responsible for creating work orders from ARs; creating new standard job plans and revising existing standard job plans; building maintaining reviewing and correcting the PM database; continually monitoring and correcting job estimates on repeatable jobs; closing schedules and review closed schedule comments to evaluate for any additional actions; build and modify bill of materials lists in the database; and generate reports as required and any other duties as set by the scheduler in order to support the areas daily effortsKey AccountabilitiesDirectly responsible for the coordination and scheduling of all manpower equipment and materials in the assigned work areas with consideration given to safe working conditions parts workforce availability scope and cost effectivenessEffectively interfaces with peers and other Luminant personnel to ensure consistent work practices and sharing of knowledge to optimize in performing mining activities.Participates in special projects and committee assignments as needed.Knowledge of fossil power plant equipment & operations work processes disassembly/reassembly techniques.Experience in interfacing with contract craft personnel and equipment manufacturer field representatives.Working knowledge of safety health and environmental requirements in fossil power plants.Communication Skills Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to set and manage priorities to meet all deadlinesEducation experience & skill requirementsUnderstanding of Preventative Predictive and Condition Based Maintenance PrinciplesExperience in computer maintenance management systemsUnderstanding of plant systemsInterpersonal and organizational skillsComputer skills using Word Excel Access and OutlookLeadership communication problem solving and decision making skills.Required understanding of the functional operation of the Maximo or selected system and proper implementation of the procedures.Three (3) years of Power plant or equivalent maintenance experience.High school diploma or equivalent (GED)Key MetricsBasic understanding of the O&M budgetGood understanding or the equipment functions uses and capabilitiesGood interpersonal skills above and below this positionProven communication skills written and verbalKnowledgeable of OT schedulingJob FamilyPlant OperationsCompanyLuminant Generation Company LLCLocationsTatum TexasTexasWe are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations Great People Teamwork Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you then apply today!If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries please apply via the internal career site. It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment including in selection for job opportunities without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy national origin age disability genetic information military service protected veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal state or local laws.If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation please email usmake a request. Key Skills Employee Orientation,Operational Risk Management,Primavera,Computer Skills,Primavera P6,Medical office experience,Medical Terminology,Schedule Management,Production Planning,Microsoft Project,Medical Scheduling,Phone Etiquette Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1