Planner/Scheduler

Establish critical path, balance of plant work, and matching labor expertise to specific jobs to improve the operating and maintenance efficiency of the plant. Coordinate proper resources to the areas of the plant to optimize availability and reliability. Assist with the development of long- and short-range plans for maintenance, material availability, and staffing.

Expected to align personal goals with the Mission, Vision, and Values of OVEC-IKEC.

Responsible for the safety of himself/herself, direct reports, and that of fellow workers; expected to carry out and support all Company safety related programs, policies, and procedures.

Assist in developing plans to improve operating and maintenance efficiency.
Coordinate the development of input necessary to establish projected cost and duration.

Plan all work activities in accordance with the policies, practices, standards, and rules of the company.

Coordinate plans with other plant personnel to identify needed repairs and improvements of plant equipment.

Review repair orders for accuracy and verify priority.

Follow up with the Maintenance Supervisor on work being performed to ensure accurate and timely scheduling.

Assist Maintenance Supervisor with requesting and obtaining clearance permits.

Assist Maintenance Supervisor with ensuring materials are available for planned work assignments.

Schedule staffing resources for needed overtime.

Communicate with the Reliability section on possible improvement opportunities of plant equipment.

Assist with the Maintenance Department’s budget planning and preparation process.

Work with the CMMS on a daily basis to plan and schedule work activity.

Administer prescribed Company personnel policies and practices; make recommendations pertaining to changes in job duties of maintenance employees.

Recommend and carry out appropriate measures of discipline of employees under direct supervision.

Investigate causes of complaints and assist when necessary.

Keep informed of the latest practices and procedures with regard to the development of plant equipment, its design and operation and consistently apply these to ensure efficiency and economy in the operation of the department.

Perform duties in accordance with all applicable federal and state safety laws and regulations, and all applicable company safety rules and operating procedures; when supervising others, assure that safe work practices are followed and conduct safety meetings; make suggestions for the improvement of the safety program and encourage others to do so.

Carry out within the assigned area of responsibility the Company’s program of Equal Employment Opportunity including its Affirmative Action obligations.

Responsible for knowing and complying with the laws and Code of Business Conduct related to the performance of the aforementioned duties.

Appropriate leadership and technical experience satisfactory to Company needs.

Bachelor of science in engineering or related discipline with two years of plant related experience or; Three years’ experience in power plant operations or maintenance is preferred.

Relevant supervisory or planning/scheduling experience in a power plant or other similar industry will also be considered.

As a full-time employee, the successful candidate will be eligible for full benefits, including:

Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Indiana-Kentucky Electric Corporation (IKEC), were organized on October 1, 1952. The Companies were formed by investor-owned utilities furnishing electric service in the Ohio River Valley area and their parent holding companies for the purpose of providing the large electric power requirements projected for the uranium enrichment facilities then under construction by the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) near Portsmouth, Ohio. OVEC, AEC and OVEC’s owners or their utility company affiliates (called Sponsoring Companies) entered into power agreements to ensure the availability of the AEC’s substantial power requirements. On October 15, 1952, OVEC and AEC executed a 25-year agreement, which was later extended through December 31, 2005 under a Department of Energy (DOE) Power Agreement. On September 29, 2000, the DOE gave OVEC notice of cancellation of the DOE Power Agreement. On April 30, 2003, the DOE Power Agreement terminated in accordance with the notice of cancellation. OVEC and the Sponsoring Companies signed an Inter-Company Power Agreement (ICPA) on July 10, 1953, to support the DOE Power Agreement and provide for excess energy sales to the Sponsoring Companies of power not utilized by the DOE or its predecessors. Since the termination of the DOE Power Agreement on April 30, 2003, OVEC’s entire generating capacity has been available to the Sponsoring Companies under the terms of the ICPA. The Sponsoring Companies and OVEC entered into an Amended and Restated ICPA, effective as of August 11, 2011, which extends its term to June 30, 2040.

Why is OVEC/IKEC committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)?
Our Values of Respect and Innovation are key components directly related to our DEI commitment. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging strengthens and enhances our culture. Treating others the way we want to be treated and valuing each person’s talents, perspectives, and experiences promotes and builds an innovative environment.