About this role
Hickory Run Energy Station is a 1,000 MW natural gas-fired combined-cycle facility located approximately 45 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. The facility features two Siemens SGT6-8000H gas turbine generators, two heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), and a Siemens steam turbine generator, providing efficient and reliable power generation.
Opportunity Summary
As Maintenance Planner, you'll play a key role in maintaining the safe, reliable performance of Hickory Run's 1,000 MW combined-cycle facility and its Siemens turbine technology. You'll plan outages and preventive maintenance, manage Maximo and critical spare parts, and coordinate maintenance activities across plant teams, OEMs, contractors, and vendors. This is an opportunity to apply your technical and planning expertise to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and directly influence plant performance.
Your scope of responsibility as Maintenance Planner will include the following primary functions:
Maintenance Planning, Execution & Reliability
• Develop and manage maintenance plans and schedules for Hickory Run's combined-cycle equipment, including Siemens gas and steam turbines, HRSGs, generators, high-voltage electrical equipment, and balance-of-plant systems, based on operational needs and OEM recommendations.
• Lead maintenance planning meetings with operations, maintenance, plant leadership, contractors, OEMs, and service providers to prioritize work, coordinate resources, and align execution with plant requirements.
• Plan and coordinate major outages using Microsoft Project to develop schedules, allocate resources, track milestones, and communicate progress.
• Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance and inspection programs based on equipment condition, operating hours, duty cycles, OEM guidance, and reliability objectives.
• Drive reliability improvements through reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), equipment performance and trend analysis, investigation of recurring issues, and support of root cause analyses (RCAs) and corrective actions.
• Establish maintenance priorities and contingency plans for forced outages and equipment failures to support safe recovery, equipment availability, and minimal plant downtime.
• Plan maintenance activities for electrical and I&C systems, including generators, transformers, switchgear, auxiliary electrical equipment, DCS/PLC controls, and associated instrumentation.
• Complete Management of Change (MOC) documentation for proposed changes within the Station.
• Coordinate contractor work.
• Lead projects in the field, as appropriate.
CMMS, Materials & Vendor Coordination
• Administer Maximo CMMS, maintaining accurate work orders, preventive maintenance records, equipment history, inspection data, inventory information, and maintenance performance metrics.
• Leverage CMMS data and reporting to identify trends, evaluate maintenance performance, improve planning effectiveness, and provide actionable information to plant leadership.
• Manage critical spare-parts requirements and inventory for turbine, HRSG, electrical, I&C, and balance-of-plant systems to support planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Coordinate with Siemens and other OEMs, contractors, suppliers, and vendors to obtain technical support, procure materials and services, schedule specialized work, and develop scopes for RFIs, RFPs, and bid packages.
Cost, Safety & Plant Support
• Support annual maintenance budgeting and cost tracking, identifying cost-effective solutions while maintaining plant safety, reliability, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with operations on equipment isolations and LOTO procedures, and support emergency response and recovery during plant trips, equipment failures, and other unplanned events.
• Provide technical guidance to mechanical, electrical, and I&C personnel.
NAES Safe
Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee's performance.
Working Relationships
The Maintenance Planner reports to the Plant Manager and receives general directions from the O&M and Plant Engineering Managers. This position also coordinates with all plant personnel to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the plant and its related processes.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds.
Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.
Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which can include hard hats, safety glasses, and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility.
Fitness for Duty
All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.
Work Schedule
The Maintenance Planner works a standard Monday to Friday day shift schedule. This position will require extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability as needed to support plant operations and business needs. The position will be included in supporting a rotating Manager on-call schedule with other managers at the station.
Some travel may be involved to participate in Manager, Owner, User Group, or other offsite meetings.
Compensation
This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $105,000 to $140,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus
Planning Expertise & Technical Qualifications
• Associate degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a related technical field is preferred; equivalent industry experience, technical training, or applicable military experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Maintenance planning, procurement, or supervisory experience in a combined-cycle power plant or similar industrial environment, with knowledge of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices.
• Strong technical knowledge of combined-cycle equipment, including gas and steam turbines, HRSGs, generators, high-voltage electrical equipment, and balance-of-plant systems, with the ability to develop effective maintenance plans and schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze equipment and maintenance data, identify trends and recurring issues, and apply reliability strategies to improve availability and reduce downtime.
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms such as Maximo for work orders, preventive maintenance, equipment history, inventory, and maintenance planning; SAP or similar ERP experience is a plus.
• Proven experience planning and coordinating maintenance activities and major outages, including scheduling, work prioritization, resource coordination, and execution tracking using Microsoft Project or similar tools.
• Familiarity with electrical and I&C systems, including generators, transformers, switchgear, DCS/PLC controls, and instrumentation; combined-cycle controls experience is preferred.
• Experience with OSIsoft PI Vision or similar plant performance/data historian software and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of P&IDs, process control systems, and plant operating schematics, along with applicable plant safety requirements, environmental regulations, and maintenance best practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills, with the ability to manage priorities, maintain accurate records, and coordinate effectively with plant personnel, contractors, OEMs, and vendors.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver's license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.
About NAES
NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We serve clients across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors throughout North America and internationally, supporting the full life cycle of power generation and other industrial facilities.
NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, USERRA-protected status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.