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The maintenance planner is responsible for the planning and scheduling of the site maintenance and repair activities with the goal of achieving higher equipment reliability. The maintenance planner develops work requests/orders and arranges work activity with the solar maintenance manager. The position plans, schedules and assures that parts are available for maintenance activities, scheduled outages as well as large projects for the site facilities. Work is performed with supervision and direction from the VP of solar operations and solar general manager.

BHE Renewables delivers sustainable energy solutions for customers and communities. We own, operate and develop wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric and natural gas projects in 11 U.S. states. The power generated is sold into energy markets or directly to customers through long-term purchase agreements.

Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, BHE Renewables is an innovative and growing company with new offices in Phoenix and San Diego. Our 50/50 joint venture with Occidental Petroleum has led to a demonstration project showing how TerraLithium technology is used to extract lithium from the brine presently flowing through our geothermal plants in Imperial Valley, CA.

Our CHAMPION culture drives our success by fostering high expectations, ownership and continuous improvement within a respectful and inclusive team environment. Through the CHAMPION mindset, we focus on the fundamentals - preparation, planning and attention to detail - holding ourselves accountable to do simple better. Alongside this, the BHE Renewables CARESprogram encourages employee volunteerism and invests in our communities, reinforcing our commitment to excellence and collaboration, making us stronger together.

BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

• Associate or technical degree; relevant certification or equivalent work experience. (Typically three years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess an associate or technical degree.) 
• Six to eight years of related experience. 
• Must possess strong leadership skills in order to prioritize, plan and schedule work so that a safe, efficient plan can be put into place. 
• Competent in giving oral and written instruction that is understandable by all subordinates. Knowledge of applicable government regulations. 
• Proficient knowledge of personal computer software applications, including spreadsheet, word processing and database. 
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals, procedures, regulations, blue prints, schematics and process and instrument diagrams. 
• Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. 
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. 
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. 
• Able to conceptualize and develop creative alternatives to problem resolutions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with abstract and concrete concepts.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. 
• A valid US driver's license is required.

• Has the overall responsibility for planning and scheduling the maintenance and troubleshooting activities in coordination with the solar operations group.  
• Work with operations staff to assure preventive maintenance is performed as specified in the program. 
• Work with solar maintenance manager in the development of the scope of maintenance activity for major projects, contract services and project activities.
• Work closely with the solar maintenance manager, business coordinator and the supply chain group to assure effective purchase of required parts and equipment, inventory and non-inventory. 
• Facilitate cycle counts and recordkeeping of materials and parts withdrawn out of the warehouse for the daily and weekly planned activities. 
• Adhere to, support and enforce all company safety and environmental policies set forth by BHE Renewables.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.