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The RRE Work Management Specialist (WMS) supports the work management process by developing schedules and job plans that enable barrier-free work execution, supporting daily and weekly operations and maintenance activities, ensuring required station resources are available, and driving process improvements that make work safer, more productive, and cost competitive.
Core work management responsibilities include developing weekly schedules and job plans; determining appropriate GL accounting for work orders; conducting inventory searches and establishing minimum inventory levels; researching parts using drawings and manuals; completing new-item requests and stock justifications; creating purchase requests; managing the equipment repair process; and preparing single or sole-source justification requests.
The WMS coordinates and communicates throughout work preparation and execution, monitors and tracks activity progress, prepares reports, and ensures lessons learned are captured, evaluated, and incorporated to support continuous improvement. The role also directs, coordinates, and reviews the activities of internal staff and contractors to ensure tasks, projects, and duties are completed safely, accurately, and on time. Work is performed with minimal supervision, with incumbents expected to develop advanced skills and increasing independence over time.
Maintenance Coordination — Establishes and reinforces work priorities for Maintenance functions and activities. Ensures maintenance work is performed in accordance with work management procedures and maintenance protocols. Monitors overall station Maintenance activities and advises the Maintenance Team Supervisor (MTS) as appropriate. Maintains a strong maintenance focus on station safety, environmental steamship, reliability of equipment, and production availability.
Contract Resource Coordination — Provides coordination, direction, quality assurance, field oversight, and job coordination for work performed by supplemental and contract resources. Identifies and removes barriers affecting work execution and supports adherence to approved work plans and schedules, with emphasis on safety, environmental, quality, productivity, and timely completion.
Planning — Develops barrier-free plans that facilitate safe and efficient work execution, including verification that required materials and resources are available. Drives process improvements that increase productivity and cost competitiveness. Communicates regularly with Supervisors and Equipment Experts/Owners to keep job plans current, incorporate improvements, and ensure work is planned according to established priorities.
Scheduling — Develops resource-loaded daily and weekly schedules that promote high resource productivity. Adjusts Maintenance team schedules as conditions change, accelerates additional work when capacity becomes available, and reassesses work that falls behind schedule. Maintains the skill matrix and ensures personnel with the appropriate skills are assigned to each activity.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
The planner/ scheduler has the following relationships in the plant:
Reports to the maintenance supervisor.
Works closely with the operations supervisor.
Works closely with stores and purchasing personnel.
Maintains good working relationships with ops and maintenance personnel
Required/Basic Qualifications
Required to live within a reasonable daily commute to work location, not greater than 50 miles one way.
Able to read blueprints, P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals.
Understanding of the proper use of work orders, priorities, scheduling, etc.
Ability to keep multiple jobs in controlled motion-simultaneously.
Required to live within a reasonable daily commute to work location, not greater than 50 miles one way.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to meet stated deadlines and respond quickly to changing needs through a teamwork approach
Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt to changing business environments, processes, and technologies
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of work management and scheduling systems (Maximo, PaSTA)
Proficiency in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving
Project related work experience.
Construction Management work experience
Adequate trade knowledge to estimate labor hours and materials and visualize the job to be performed
Mechanical/electrical background
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of work management and scheduling systems (Maximo, PaSTA)
Proficiency in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving
Project related work experience.
Construction Management work experience
Adequate trade knowledge to estimate labor hours and materials and visualize the job to be performed
Mechanical/electrical background
Travel Requirements
5-15%
### Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Yes
### Represented/Union Position
No
### Visa Sponsored Position
No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
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Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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