Job Description:
Overview
Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6.5GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Formerly the division of Duke Energy, Deriva is now backed by Brookfield Renewable and is poised for dynamic growth across its wind, solar, and storage portfolios. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations.
Position Summary
The High Voltage Planner-Scheduler develops and manages maintenance plans and resource-based schedules supporting High Voltage assets across multiple renewable energy sites. This role ensures maintenance work is properly planned, resourced, scheduled, and execution-ready to improve reliability, workforce utilization, and operational performance. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Warehouse, contractors, and site leadership, the Planner-Scheduler coordinates maintenance activities, identifies resource constraints, and supports safe, efficient execution of work.
This position will be based at our High Voltage Office, located in Tye, TX.
Main Responsibilities
Work Planning & Readiness
Develop detailed work packages including scope, labor estimates, procedures, parts, tooling, equipment, vendor support, and safety requirements
Conduct field walkdowns when needed to validate scope, site conditions, and resource requirements
Review equipment history, fault trends, and previous work orders to optimize planning quality
Ensure all work is fully planned and execution-ready before scheduling
Scheduling & Resource Coordination
Maintain a rolling 6-12 week maintenance schedule across multiple sites and work groups
Coordinate activities among Operations, Maintenance, High Voltage teams, Engineering, contractors, vendors, and support organizations
Balance priorities based on equipment criticality, risk, workforce availability, materials, outages, budgets, and operational needs
Continuously adjust schedules and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimize labor utilization
Materials, Tooling & Vendor Readiness
Ensure required parts, materials, tooling, vehicles, and equipment are available before scheduled work
Coordinate with Supply Chain, Warehouse, and site personnel to resolve shortages and resource constraints
Escalate potential issues early to prevent schedule impacts
Work Management Systems (Maximo)
Serve as the area subject matter expert for Maximo and mobile work management tools
Create and maintain work orders, job plans, preventive maintenance programs, standard work packages, labor estimates, and material requirements
Support backlog management, work prioritization, schedule compliance, and continuous improvement of work management processes
Performance & Continuous Improvement
Monitor schedule execution and analyze planning and labor variances
Identify causes of delays and execution challenges, including parts, tooling, vendor, resource, or scope issues
Use historical performance data and technician feedback to improve future planning accuracy and scheduling effectiveness
Track and communicate key planning and scheduling metrics to leadership
Reliability, Compliance & Safety
Support risk-based maintenance prioritization and equipment reliability initiatives
Coordinate required clearance, switching, and tagging activities
Assist with NERC and other regulatory compliance requirements
Promote strong safety, environmental, and procedural compliance throughout the planning and scheduling process
Basic Qualifications
Associate’s degree with one (1) or more years of related work experience
In lieu of an associate's degree, High School Diploma/GED WITH three or more years of relevant experience in maintenance, operations, planning, scheduling, work management, or a related technical field
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with five or more years of related work experience
Working knowledge of maintenance work management processes
Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or Enterprise Asset Management system
Ability to organize and manage multiple concurrent priorities
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple teams and organizational levels
Experience supporting renewable energy operations, including Wind, Solar, and/or High Voltage assets
Advanced working knowledge of Maximo
Experience developing maintenance work packages, Job Plans, and integrated schedules
Strong knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling best practices
Experience supporting multi-site operations
Knowledge of parts, materials, consumables, special tooling, and equipment required for maintenance execution
Ability to estimate labor hours and required skill sets for maintenance activities
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, one-lines, three-lines, schematics, and equipment documentation
Working knowledge of applicable safe work practices and standards
Ability to attain and maintain applicable switching and tagging qualifications, where required
Experience coordinating internal labor, contractors, vendors, and specialty resources
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
Familiarity with NERC and applicable ISO/RTO governance requirements
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build productive working relationships across organizational and departmental boundaries
Demonstrated ability to influence execution performance without direct supervisory authority
Working Conditions
This is an onsite position located at our High Voltage Office located in Tye, Tx.
Candidates must within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate immediately
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Matching
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Additional Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.
Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Skills Required
- Associate's degree with one or more years of related work experience OR High School Diploma/GED with three or more years of relevant experience
- Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; employer cannot sponsor visas
- Onsite work at High Voltage Office in Tye, TX; must be within reasonable commuting distance or willing to relocate immediately
- Experience with maintenance planning, scheduling, or work management processes
- Experience using a CMMS or Enterprise Asset Management system (Maximo experience preferred)
- Ability to develop work packages, job plans, labor estimates, and integrated schedules
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, one-lines, schematics, and equipment documentation
- Working knowledge of applicable safe work practices and standards and ability to attain/maintain switching and tagging qualifications where required
- Experience supporting renewable energy operations (Wind, Solar, and/or High Voltage assets)
- Advanced working knowledge of Maximo
- Familiarity with NERC and applicable ISO/RTO governance requirements
- Experience coordinating internal labor, contractors, vendors, and specialty resources across multi-site operations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
- Strong written/verbal communication, problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
What We Do
Deriva Energy is an established leader in clean energy, with over 9 GW of operating assets and 10.8 GW of assets in development across the U.S. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Deriva is a portfolio company of Brookfield, the world's largest owner and operator of renewable power and climate transition assets.
