MAINTENANCE PLANNER/SCHEDULER (ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENTATION) (OPEN)
City of Cincinnati
General Statement of Duties
Under general supervision, this employee plans coordinates and schedules for Electrical/Instrument maintenance crews, other crews, and contractors. Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)
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(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs, nor do the listed examples include all of the KSAs which may be required.)
Knowledge of:
Electrical circuitry.
Mechanical drawings, one-line diagrams, loop drawings and P&ID’s.
Safety policies and procedures, e.g., Employee Safety Instruction Manual and applicable agency requirements.
Safety hazards and appropriate precautions applicable to planning work assignments for designated crafts. Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance terms.
Operating and electrical and/or instrumentation maintenance procedures.
Motor control and power distribution.
Source of electrical service and power distribution system sufficient to identify the troubled area when a power failure occurs in the network.
Physical plant machinery electrical systems and circuits sufficient to plan work to correct malfunctions.
Pneumatic systems as they relate to electrical and instrumentation equipment.
Computerized maintenance management systems.
Computer literacy skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, and calendaring/organizer functions. Methods, materials, tools, equipment, and procedures used in the installation, set-up, maintenance, repair, alteration, replacement, fabrication, of industrial electrical/electronic equipment.
Methods and techniques of work order scheduling, with emphasis on computerized scheduling and tracking systems.
Human Resources Policies and Procedures, Civil Service Rules, departmental policies and procedures, and the union contract.
Skill to:
Perform electrical/instrument calculations for planned work.
Use a computer to perform computer tasks and use software such as a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Word, and Excel.
Use hand tools, e.g., hammers, pliers, wrenches, etc. Use small power tools, e.g. drills, saws, etc.
Use electrical measurement instruments such as volt ohmmeter, meggers, ammeters, and pocket testers.
Drive city vehicles in the performance of work.
Ability to:
Perform simple calculations such as measurements.
Troubleshoot malfunctioning electrical and instrument equipment.
Read and interpret shop manuals, specifications, construction prints, wiring drawings, and/or schematics applicable to planning work assignments for designated crafts.
Handle public contacts diplomatically.
Carry out oral and written instructions.
Communicate effectively with suppliers, verbally and in writing.
Prepare clear and concise records, reports and other written materials.
Analyze and develop efficient maintenance procedures.
Identify and correct inefficient and/or inadequate preventive maintenance and work orders, and recommend improvements to the maintenance program.
Forecast skill and equipment needs.
Plan and schedule maintenance projects.
Work cooperatively with others.
Coordinate the activities of other employees and/or contractors. Climb ladders as needed to inspect or perform work.Examples of Work Performed(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)
Plans and schedules work.
Utilizes CMMS to develop and track job plans, preventive maintenance schedules, safety related procedures, and equipment hierarchies.
Plans electrical/instrument maintenance work, including estimating material, equipment, labor, and safety requirements to maximize efficiency and productivity; availability of parts and equipment, and to make efficient use of crew member resources.
Ensures asset and equipment information, including spare parts, warranty information, specifications, and documentation for maintenance activities is available and documented in the CMMS.
Participates in the development and updating of preventive and predictive (condition-based) maintenance strategies, locations and assets in CMMS.
Balances scheduled work orders with labor availability.
Applies knowledge of current safety policies, instructions for proper usage, and other procedures and professional practices required for completing job duties.
Reads and understands blueprints, equipment specifications, and schematics to perform planning function.
Follows business processes for the requisition of equipment, tools, supplies, and services necessary for maintenance of the facilities. Drives to various job sites to perform or inspect work.
Keeps inventory records of maintenance supplies; keeps records of requisitions and storeroom purchases.
Assists in mapping out new projects.
Screens work orders (WOs), service requests (SRs), and duplicate work for accuracy, and prioritizes planning of work orders per business processes.
Ensures safety related documents, such as MSDS, Lock-out/Tag-out, Energized Electric Permits, and procedures are linked or listed as an operation on the job plan.
Prepares Add-to-Stock forms on new purchases and provides to storeroom for assignment of inventory item number. Prepares equipment information and fills out justification forms whenever funding for parts or replacement assets is needed on planned jobs.
Develops and assigns new asset numbers, when assets are replaced, and performs equipment specification tagging in the field.
Ensures routes, job plans, and preventive and predictive maintenance strategies are updated when new asset tags are assigned.
Assists in the development and implementation of maintenance output strategies from PMO recommendations, Capital Asset development, Reliability Centered Maintenance, and Root Cause Analysis.
Develops PM’s, job plans, specification information, and routes in CMMS, based on the scope of work, craft identification, labor hours required, and materials and/or tools needed.
Decommissions equipment or assets, as needed, per policy.
Performs other related computer tasks and utilize software such as CMMS, Word, and Excel for managing databases, data analysis, and coordination.
Maintains documentation of history files.
Balances the weekly schedule with the available labor and plant priorities using the scheduling tool and process.
Develops and communicates the preliminary and final weekly schedule for maintenance crews.
Primarily plans electrical/instrument work but may be requested to temporary plan mechanical work.
Facilitates weekly preliminary scheduling meetings with Operations and Maintenance.
Generates preventive maintenance work orders.
Performs backlog management for crews.
Coordinates activities with other work groups. Provide technical and functional assistance to lower-level personnel. Determines parts, materials, and services needed for the required work per business processes.
identifies if items are in stock or if they need to be purchased.
May be required to enter confined spaces in the performance of job duties. May be required to use fall protection equipment in the performance of job duties.
Required Education and Experience
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Open:
Each applicant must have six years of experience as an industrial electrical maintenance worker or industrial instrumentation technician servicing water/wastewater treatment, chemical processing, food processing, power generation, or related industrial facilities.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a valid Driver's License.
Must be able to work overtime, split shifts, and/or irregular hours at various work locations.
MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION
Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.
Additional Exam Information:
Credit for Military Service: Special credit for honorable military service is given (1) only to Ohio residents, (2) who successfully complete all portions of the testing process, and (3) who provide Human Resources a long-form copy of your DD-214 confirming an honorable discharge (Character of Service Box 24 on DD-214). Disabled veterans shall receive ten preference points and non-disabled veterans shall receive five preference points. Veteran's points will be added only to passing scores.
Background Investigation: A criminal background investigation will be conducted for this position (according to Civil Service Commission Rule 15 – Sensitive Classifications/Positions and the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2001 and the Patriot Act). The purpose is to detect security risks and prevent security threats posed by potential employees.
U.S. Citizenship: All positions with the City of Cincinnati require that each applicant be a citizen of the United States or have a valid permanent resident card at the time of appointment (date of hire).
HR Contact: Stephanie.Jones@cincinnati-oh.gov Working and Physical Conditions
Environmental Conditions:
Exposure to varying weather conditions, temperature extremes, slippery or uneven surfaces, noise, insects, pesticides, allergens, mold, dust, bodily fluids, pathogens, flickering lights, asbestos, noxious/toxic fumes, sewer odors, and confined spaces.
Physical Conditions:
This position requires heavy physical labor and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs. and carry up to 50 lbs. Employees are required to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach up, bend down, twist, push, pull, balance, squat/crouch, kneel, crawl, grasp, pinch, perform repetitive motions, and have normal manual dexterity. Employees are required to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time. Employees are required to work at heights, depths, and work both indoors and outdoors. Employees are required to meet the requirements to utilize a Type 1AA extension ladder.
