Maintenance Planner

Owned by our parent company, Hartree Partners, NE Renewable Power is made up of 7 Biomass electric generating power stations located in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. These stations play a crucial role in supplying locally sourced renewable energy to the people of New England.

Starting in April, Sprague will be bringing its over 150 years of energy operating experience to the operations of these facilities, and we're hiring a Planner for the Westminster, MA location.

Who we are:

Sprague takes a collaborative, customer-centric approach to providing best-in-class energy products and related services throughout the Northeast. Founded in 1870, we pride ourselves on offering customers the expert solutions and high-quality service that help their businesses thrive in any market landscape. Sprague values innovation, safety, integrity and people. We know that our people are what set us apart from our competition, and we work hard to make sure each employee across our 20+ locations knows how important they are to our community.

We offer great benefits Medical benefits and retirement contributions start on your first day

• 401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with employer match of 100% of the first 6% of the employee's contribution
• Defined Contribution Plan with an automatic 2.6% contribution from Sprague
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Working Policy
• Choice of high deductible and PPO Health Plans to fit your individual needs
• Wellness Program

Job Summary / General Purpose:

The Maintenance Scheduler/Planner at our 18 MW wood-fired biomass power plant in Westminster, MA is responsible for coordinating and optimizing the plant resources in the maintenance and operations area by completing procurement activities, planning contract maintenance activities, maintaining the plant warehouse and inventory control, maintaining the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and overseeing shipping and receiving of goods. This position will be responsible for supporting the daily planning and scheduling of all maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Manager. The employee exercises independent discretion and judgment within established company and plant policies, procedures and practices.

This position operates from established procedures, performing duties independently under general direction and minimum supervision. Decisions are made within prescribed operation procedures and guidelines. The position encounters new and varied work situations involving a moderate degree of complexity.

The Maintenance Scheduler/Planner reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and works in cooperation with the other facility Managers and maintenance employees as needed to insure the safe, efficient, reliable, operation and maintenance of the plant.

Major Duties / Responsibilities:

Procurement Activities

• Contact vendors and contractors to obtaining quotes or estimates for goods and services.
• Review specifications, scope of work, and pricing with appropriate Managers, consultants or employees.
• Submit Requests For Quotations (RFQ).
• Submit Purchasing Requests.
• Procure goods and services with approved purchase order.
• Coordinate deliveries and work dates with vendors and contractors, respectively.
• Expedite deliveries and start dates.
• Audit procurement activities to ensure that they comply with Administrative Procedures and other requirements

Contract Maintenance Activities

• Plan and coordinate mechanical, electrical, and technical contract maintenance activities with appropriate Manager and employees within the assigned area of responsibility, including daily, short-range and long-range planning.
• Perform continuous review of plans and activities to determine ways to increase the value of the Owner's asset.
• Prepare, track and maintain cost estimates and schedules.
• Utilize records and reports to assist in establishing frequency of maintenance requirements.
• Interact with Operations staff to improve maintenance effectiveness.
• Ensure the maintenance activities are properly supported with necessary parts, tooling and services on a timely basis.

Plant Warehouse and Inventory Control

• Receive goods into place in inventory through Mainsaver.
• Maintain records of equipment and tools that are off site for service or repair.
• Complete audit of inventory as determined in the Administrative Manual or as directed by Managers.
• Report issues, errors, and discrepancies to Management on a timely basis.
• Perform other duties as needed to maintain the warehouse and inventory control.

Computerize Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

• Maintain vendor list and vendor information in Mainsaver CMMS.
• Complete purchase requisitions in Mainsaver. CMMS
• Input inventory information (adds/deletes) to maintain accurate CMMS inventory.
• Ensure proper approval is obtained on purchase orders.
• Input work orders.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor managing work orders.
• Manage Tasks.
• Adjust Preventive Maintenance frequency as directed.
• Maintain equipment list and history.
• Report CMMS issues to Management on a timely basis.
• Provide training and problem solving for other employees on the CMMS.
• Perform audits on portions of the CMMS.
• Maintain paper and electronic files to document maintenance history, in particular with respect to required compliance.
• Perform other duties as needed to maintain the CMMS.

Shipping and Receiving of Goods

• Receive goods into the warehouse.
• Ensure other employees receive the goods into the CMMS properly.
• Oversee the return of goods as needed.
• Inspect and properly ensure goods received match specifications required in purchase order.
• Place goods into proper location as quickly as possible.
• Notify purchasers that goods have been received in inventory.
• Maintain list of shipping options for return goods, equipment shipping, expediting, or other shipping requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.