Planner - Production

Planner - ProductionLocation:Sutherland, NE, US, 69165-2134Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Planner - Production located at Gerald Gentleman Station in Sutherland , Nebraska. Position closes April 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.This position will report to Brain Newland, Work Control & Reliability Manager.Position SummaryImproves workforce safety, productivity, and work quality through the efficient planning of labor, detailed work scopes, materials, and services. The Planner’s primary responsibilities include developing work packages, optimal sequencing of work order operations, identifying concurrent work opportunities, acquiring parts by creating requisition for procurement or (through stores coordination), and supporting all aspects of the performance and reliability optimization efforts. The incumbent will also have to receive and review feedback from the work management process. Workload will be spread out between multiple facilities. Canaday, Water Systems, Renewable Energy and Gerald Gentleman Power Station.Education, Training and ExperienceBA or BS Degree (preferably in a technical field) and a minimum of 2 years’ experience as described below (OR) Associates Degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of 4 years’ experience as described below (OR) High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 8 years’ experience as described below.Experience in applicable business unit operations, maintenance, electrical, instrument and control, engineering, planning, or scheduling is required.Demonstrated proficiency with automated planning, scheduling, and understanding use of NPPD human performance tools is required.Demonstrated broad based understanding of work management processes and overall integration of NPPD's key enabling processes (Work Management, Logistics (Materials Management), Financial / Controlling, and Human Resources) is required.Extensive experience in applicable business unit discipline is required.Note: Other work experience or demonstrated performance indicating that the applicant has the skills and ability to perform the required duties may be substituted for the specific years of experience.Licenses and/or CertificationsNoneEssential Duties & ResponsibilitiesDevelop/maintain preventive maintenance plans designed to ensure equipment reliability, and/or execute safety and regulatory compliance requirements.Analyze job requirements, including job hazard analysis, associated with each assigned notification. Determine materials, equipment, labor, permits, post-maintenance testing and other items or resources necessary to complete work. Assist in maintaining Master Data documentation and configuration control. IE Functional Locations, equipment records and Bill of Materials.Develop/process work order execution plans designed to meet safety, quality, cost, and timeliness objectives using approved maintenance and operation strategies. Fluent in PaSTA scheduling of work order operations. Apply lessons learned from previously completed and similar work. Striving for continued personal and overall process improvement. Work with craft personnel, engineers and other NPPD personnel to complete bills of material for equipment and functional locations.Coordinate planning activities with other NPPD work groups and external vendors. Actively participate in group meetings, feedback sessions, etc.Ensure work completion is documented and planner feedback information is received prior to work closeout.Develop, review and revise work management guidelines, standards, and task lists, as necessary.Accountable for other duties as assigned.Incumbent is accountable for miscellaneous other responsibilities as assigned or required.Core CompetenciesCustomer FocusEmployees & Teamwork/Diversity & InclusionIntegrity/ExcellencePublic Service/Environmental StewardshipSafetySalary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.Pay Grade - 13 MonthlyTypical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $6,847.00 - $8,559.00Travel Required: Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States.Hiring Philosophy (https://www.nppd.com/careers/hiring-philosophy)Know Your RightsE-Verify Participant (https://docs.nppd.com/EVerifyParticipant.pdf)Right to WorkFMLA (https://docs.nppd.com/FMLAPoster.pdf)Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision