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Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?
Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We've worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.
As a team, we work together to leverage the team's diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.
Hiring Salary Range:
$89,000 - $133,500
Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level.
PURPOSE:
Lead and provide support on the critical aspects within the maintenance department to ensure the continuous and ongoing operations of the plant. This position is responsible for planning and execution of the maintenance activities to effectively balance operating reliability against maintenance costs while meeting plant goals for safety and productivity.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
STATION OPERATION SUPPORT
Review work requests (WR) to ensure that all necessary information is entered and clear. Approve or disapprove WRs and provide timely feedback on status and information to requester.
Prepare detailed work order packages as needed for maintenance work to include craft requirements, tools and equipment requirements, clearances and permits, work methods, plans, specs and/or manuals, and identify need for coordination instructions for cross-craft or outside services.
Develops and updates equipment master records, including parts lists, inspections, lubrication and other PM requirements and warranties. Coordinates and may enter maintenance history, criticality and hierarchical position. Enter new equipment records for replacements, projects and capital improvements, including appropriate parts lists and baselines.
Determine material and parts availability as part of the work order planning process, keeping jobs out of "ready to schedule" status until parts availability is confirmed. Originates stores requests and purchase requisitions as needed.
Review scoped work orders with maintenance management & forepersons to ensure agreement with scope, methods, time & craft requirements before scheduling.
Estimate the cost of all planned work using historical information, applicable standards and personal judgment.
Assist in the development and systemization of new PMs/PdMs required by new equipment. Support and promote station's overall work management philosophy for existing equipment.
Recommend to management/stores personnel appropriate min/max levels, especially for increasing/decreasing requirements and for new stock items.
Act as a member of the plant management team to evaluate, recommend and install procedures and initiatives that provide for the efficient operation and maintenance of new equipment and systems.
Support the utilization of the CMMS for planning and scheduling work at the station(s).
Identify opportunities to maximize the use and effectiveness of the CMMS to facilitate better maintenance processes at the site.
Keep department management continuously apprised of conditions concerning station operations and work culture, as well as planned corrective or supportive actions.
Participate when assigned to various committees such as Site Steering, Safety Subcommittee, etc.
STATION WORK CULTURE
Ensure that all personal interactions on the job are consistent with the station values.
Actively seek education, training and other opportunities for knowledge and understanding of responsibilities in achieving station strategic goals.
Actively seek assignments and tasks to promote personal growth and career development, leading to trust as an independent decision-maker.
Actively participate with the Maintenance Manager or Manager, Alma Fuels and Solid Waste to seek the successful accomplishment of roles and responsibilities by identifying and removing barriers to understanding, knowledge, procedure, communication, etc.
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend management meetings and other company functions as required.
Evaluate completed WOs for opportunities to improve estimates and work methods.
Evaluate equipment histories to identify failure trends and improvement opportunities. Recommend adjustments to processes, methods, planning and scheduling to address unfavorable trends.
Assist in preparation of department budgets as requested, especially in relation to planned projects.
Lead in the development of improved operational and maintenance practices, especially as related to new processes.
Participate as a member of action plan, root cause and other teams as needed to ensure successful utilization of the established work processes by station personnel in addressing issues and developing solutions.
Assist departments with implementation support of improved processes as requested.
Performs any and all other duties, tasks and responsibilities that may be assigned by authorized personnel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in mechanical, electrical or other relevant engineering field, or other degree relevant to power plant operations/maintenance preferred, with a minimum of two (2) years experience in utility generation. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Skills: Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, design and construction of power generating facilities and related equipment. Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels both internally and externally.
Management training and administration skills. Awareness of pertinent regulations, codes, and standards. Proficient computer skills. Ability to work as a team player as well as independently.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand/sit; walk; use hands/fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to climb (stairs, sky climber, confined spaces). Ability to wear breathing equipment (35 lbs.) and safety harness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Environmental Demands: Works indoors and outdoors (frequently in extreme noise).
Other Job Characteristics: On call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Must be able to respond in a reasonable timeframe.
Dairyland Benefits:
We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:
- Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
- Life insurance
- Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Robust Wellness Program
- New Flexible Work Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- So much more!
Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.