Senior Planner

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading O&M provider to recruit a Senior Planner for their CHP site in Seascale.
This crucial role offers a competitive salary plus benefits and the opportunity to work within a well-established organisation committed to operational excellence and safety.
If you're an experienced Maintenance Planner with a background in power generation, heavy industry, or process engineering, and are looking to join a company that values integrity and collaboration, submit your CV today.

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you will:

• Plan and schedule routine maintenance, outages, and assigned projects, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Oversee the preparation, tracking, and updating of maintenance and outage schedules.
• Lead weekly maintenance and outage planning meetings, liaising with operations and engineering teams.
• Act as a Maximo "Super User," ensuring effective use of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to coordinate resources, spares, and outage planning.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain deadlines.

We are looking for someone with the following:

• HNC (or equivalent) in a process or engineering discipline.
• Experience in maintenance and outage planning within an industrial or power generation environment.
• Knowledge of maintenance processes, contract management, and operational procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS software (Maximo preferred).
• Familiarity with planning tools such as MS Project or P3.

The Senior Planner role would suit someone who:

• Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Can effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excels in stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate potential delays.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Attractive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work for a leading energy provider in a key operational role.

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