Chalk Point Generation Station, located in Aquasco, Maryland, is a major power generation facility with a total capacity of approximately 1618 MW. The station comprises nine units, including seven gas turbines, and two steam turbines. This configuration allows the station to effectively meet regional energy demands.

Opportunity Summary

As a Maintenance Planner, you will be responsible for developing and implementing maintenance schedules for critical equipment, including turbines, generators, and condensers, ensuring alignment with operational needs and manufacturer guidelines. You will oversee the plant's CMMS (Maximo) to optimize maintenance workflows, coordinate major outages, and lead reliability improvement projects to enhance plant performance. Additionally, you will manage maintenance budgets, maintain critical inventory, and provide training to staff, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.

Primary Functions

Planning & Scheduling

Develop and implement maintenance schedules for all key equipment, including turbines, generators, and condensers, based on manufacturer recommendations and operational needs. Plan and schedule major outages, prioritizing maintenance tasks. Use Microsoft Project to create detailed plans, assign resources, and track project progress, updating stakeholders on schedule and completion. Coordinate regular planning meetings with the Plant Management team and stakeholders to align on work requirements and plans, ensuring coordination with contractors, suppliers, and other entities. Produce work plans and support the development of work scope documents for Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposals (RFP).

Maintenance Execution & Oversight

Oversee the plant’s CMMS (Maximo) to ensure streamlined maintenance workflows, accurate data entry, and effective use of reports for trend analysis and reliability improvements. Establish contingency work priorities for forced outages and assist in developing emergency response plans to ensure quick resource mobilization and minimal downtime during emergencies. Oversee preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment life and reduce unexpected failures. Perform equipment inspections related to duty cycles and contribute to long-term maintenance strategies. Collaborate with the Operations Team to determine project conditions and work isolation for planned maintenance, including lock-out/tag-out preparations.

Technical Improvements & Reliability

Lead reliability improvement projects by addressing recurring equipment issues and implementing reliability-centered maintenance strategies. Conduct control loop tuning to enhance control system responsiveness and stability, improving process performance. Support Root Cause Analysis (RCAs) and oversee the maintenance of high-voltage systems to ensure reliable power distribution.

Budget & Inventory Management

Develop and monitor maintenance budgets, optimizing spending without compromising safety or quality. Maintain an inventory of critical spare parts and consumables for routine and emergency maintenance, liaising with suppliers to procure parts and technical support.

Training & Documentation

Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and performance metrics, generating reports for management review. Provide training for Mechanical and IC&E staff, updating procedures and training manuals as needed.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

Maintenance Planner reports directly to the Plant Engineer and takes general direction from plant management. Interface with contractor and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) personnel for the necessary support and coordination.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection and others must be worn in the performance of some duties. Work with hazardous materials may be required. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Fitness for Duty

All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.  

Work Schedule

This position offers a Monday to Friday work schedule, during regular dayshift hours. Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with the possibility of weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload, and plant conditions. "On call" status will periodically be required.

Compensation

Initial starting compensation will range from $115,000 to $140,000 and will include an annual performance bonus.

Job Qualifications

Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school. Extensive experience in power generation or industrial plant environments, with expertise in maintaining and operating complex systems like turbines, generators, HRSGs, and high-voltage equipment. Skilled in developing and implementing maintenance schedules for industrial equipment, including turbines and generators, based on operational needs and manufacturer guidelines. Experienced in planning and scheduling major maintenance projects, using Microsoft Project or similar software to create detailed plans, allocate resources, and track progress. Proficient in using CMMS, especially Maximo, to streamline workflows, manage work orders, and optimize maintenance practices for improved reliability. Strong understanding of maintaining and operating high-voltage electrical systems, including generators, switchgear, and transformers, ensuring safe power distribution. Experienced in managing maintenance budgets, optimizing costs while upholding safety and quality standards. Proven leader in reliability improvement projects, providing technical training, and developing staff skills in mechanical, electrical, and IC&E disciplines. Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license, ensuring it remains in good standing at all times.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is the leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have established ourselves as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Additionally, our growing family of companies enables us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.