Planer operator job description
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Example planer operator requirements on a job description
Planer operator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in planer operator job postings.
Sample planer operator requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Industry experience in planning
- Proficient in reading blueprints
- Knowledge of machining processes
- Solid understanding of CNC programming
Sample required planer operator soft skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Good written and verbal communication
- Ability to work in a team environment
Planer operator job description example 1
Eversource Energy planer operator job description
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Eversource's Cooperative Learning programs deliver students with the opportunity to apply both classroom and prior experience learning to real life application. As a Co-Op student, you will participate in hands-on project work, site visits as possible, mentoring pairing and sessions with office leadership, office activities, and virtual events with fellow interns and staff throughout the organization.
You will work in both Distributed Energy Resource Planning and Distribution System Planning. In addition, you will perform technical reviews on customer solar and battery storage project applications. You will use modeling tools, such as PSS/E, and analytical skills to assist with long-term, multi-year system load flow studies identifying design violations and will also determine equipment loading to support other capital projects/programs. You will be expected to actively pursue a BSEE or a MSEE. As a Co-Op candidate, you must have skills using Microsoft Excel and Word.
Worker Type:
Student / Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Number of Openings:
1
EEO Statement
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Vaccination Information:
Eversource requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Eversource's HR department after you have been made a conditional offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws.
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
Eversource's Cooperative Learning programs deliver students with the opportunity to apply both classroom and prior experience learning to real life application. As a Co-Op student, you will participate in hands-on project work, site visits as possible, mentoring pairing and sessions with office leadership, office activities, and virtual events with fellow interns and staff throughout the organization.
You will work in both Distributed Energy Resource Planning and Distribution System Planning. In addition, you will perform technical reviews on customer solar and battery storage project applications. You will use modeling tools, such as PSS/E, and analytical skills to assist with long-term, multi-year system load flow studies identifying design violations and will also determine equipment loading to support other capital projects/programs. You will be expected to actively pursue a BSEE or a MSEE. As a Co-Op candidate, you must have skills using Microsoft Excel and Word.
Worker Type:
Student / Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Number of Openings:
1
EEO Statement
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Vaccination Information:
Eversource requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Eversource's HR department after you have been made a conditional offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws.
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
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Planer operator job description example 2
WestRock planer operator job description
WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's 50,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 320 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Learn more at www.westrock.com .
**Production Planning Co-op - May-December 2023 - Atlanta, GA**
**CAREER OPPORTUNITY:** The focus of the Production Planner position is the scheduling and daily trimming of the Corrugated or Consumer Segment mills. The Production Planner works closely with all Customer Service groups, mill personnel, and transportation staff to manage the mill production schedule in a manner that allows for an orderly flow of production to customers, while minimizing costs. This position is responsible for the optimal scheduling containerboard/ paperboard and specialty paper on Paper Machines.
**HOW YOU WILL IMPACT WESTROCK**
+ Ensuring that 3-7 days of trimmed schedule (batches) is maintained at all assigned mills to allow for improved transportation planning
· Reviews schedules to maximize the use of trim rolls across all machines and works with appropriate parties to obtain necessary orders/sizes needed to optimize machines (trim efficiency)
· Balancing mill backlogs, meet on-time performance goals, and achieve optimal machine utilization (trim efficiency) across the mill system, while minimizing sourcing costs as much as possible
· Providing order status information to Customer Service, and responding to expedited shipment requests and order revisions in a timely manner
· Working with Customer Service, Mill personnel, and Transportation to achieve timely delivery and the lowest possible freight costs
· Monitoring and effectively utilizing the receiving capabilities of the individual internal box plants to maintain appropriate inventory levels while scheduling open orders
· Works to maintain a steady paper supply to plants (weekly) in an effort to eliminate order bunching and demurrage
· Perform necessary rework based on unexpected mill outages/downtime
**WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED**
· Bachelor's Degree in progress in industrial/mechanical engineering, supply chain management,
business administration or equivalent work experience
· Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
· Able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
· Paper mill experience beneficial
**WHAT WE OFFER**
· Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.
· Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
· An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.
· A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
_WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans._
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
**Production Planning Co-op - May-December 2023 - Atlanta, GA**
**CAREER OPPORTUNITY:** The focus of the Production Planner position is the scheduling and daily trimming of the Corrugated or Consumer Segment mills. The Production Planner works closely with all Customer Service groups, mill personnel, and transportation staff to manage the mill production schedule in a manner that allows for an orderly flow of production to customers, while minimizing costs. This position is responsible for the optimal scheduling containerboard/ paperboard and specialty paper on Paper Machines.
**HOW YOU WILL IMPACT WESTROCK**
+ Ensuring that 3-7 days of trimmed schedule (batches) is maintained at all assigned mills to allow for improved transportation planning
· Reviews schedules to maximize the use of trim rolls across all machines and works with appropriate parties to obtain necessary orders/sizes needed to optimize machines (trim efficiency)
· Balancing mill backlogs, meet on-time performance goals, and achieve optimal machine utilization (trim efficiency) across the mill system, while minimizing sourcing costs as much as possible
· Providing order status information to Customer Service, and responding to expedited shipment requests and order revisions in a timely manner
· Working with Customer Service, Mill personnel, and Transportation to achieve timely delivery and the lowest possible freight costs
· Monitoring and effectively utilizing the receiving capabilities of the individual internal box plants to maintain appropriate inventory levels while scheduling open orders
· Works to maintain a steady paper supply to plants (weekly) in an effort to eliminate order bunching and demurrage
· Perform necessary rework based on unexpected mill outages/downtime
**WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED**
· Bachelor's Degree in progress in industrial/mechanical engineering, supply chain management,
business administration or equivalent work experience
· Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
· Able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
· Paper mill experience beneficial
**WHAT WE OFFER**
· Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.
· Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
· An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.
· A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
_WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans._
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Planer operator job description example 3
Burns & McDonnell planer operator job description
Burns & McDonnell assists electric power industry clients by providing comprehensive operational compliance program solutions\. We are looking for reliability compliance consultants, with an emphasis on the North American Electric Reliability Corporation \(NERC\) Operation & Planning \(O&P\) Standards, that are forward thinking in our field, enjoy helping others succeed, and will be responsible for the design and implementation of compliance programs that provide sustainable operations for our clients\.
The position of Governance Operation & Planning \(693\) Compliance Specialist will have the responsibility for contributing to the strategy development, implementation, administration, and operation of compliance programs with respect to regulatory frameworks applicable to participants in the electric power sector\. Including North American Electric Corporation \(NERC\), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission \(FERC\), Market Rules at relevant Independent System Operators, and other applicable operating and/or reporting requirements\. This position will be responsible for reinforcing all levels of compliance program support by designing and enhancing on\-going compliance programs for perspective clients consistent with industry best practices to ensure compliance with the Governance Operation & Planning \(693\) Reliability Standards\.
+ Develop, coordinate, and implement Bulk Electric System compliance programs \(including policies, procedures, and documentation\) to comply with the applicable mandatory and enforceable Governance Operation & Planning \(693\) Reliability Standards\.
+ Coordinate reliability activities by participating in FERC, NERC governance or other Regional Entity regulatory forums; coordinating, evaluating, and reviewing regulatory documents impacting client's assets and reliability activities; analyzing client's position, filings, and other documents; weighing the impact of certain actions by client; preparing correspondence, opinions and presentations outlining client's position within area of responsibility\.
+ Provide staff training on regulatory requirements and operational impacts of those requirements\.
+ Participate comprehensive on\-site and off\-site audits of Registered Entities in compliance with Governance standards and Regional standards, with a special emphasis on the Operation & Planning \(693\) Standards\.
+ Advise clients on best practices in managing compliance monitoring and enforcement activities relevant to the electric sector
+ Evaluate client internal controls and processes to determine effectiveness and efficiency with respect to managing risk and compliance
+ Participate in investigations into potential violations and make determinations of alleged violations of the standards\.
+ Coordinate projects related to compliance activities ensuring that the scope, budget, schedule and quality, etc\. meets the client's needs\.
+ Coordinate with client departments, staff and members to achieve goals and provide direction on compliance activities while promoting a culture of compliance and security
+ Review energy market regulatory/compliance publications to keep apprised of new developments\.
+ Travel to various client facilities as needed to review processes, records, participate in audits, consult with staff, etc\.
+ Maintain job knowledge to ensure expertise on Governance/Regional Entity Operation & Planning \(693\) Compliance standards and requirements
+ Develop and maintain effective relationships with existing and potential clients, customers and contractors in order to develop business\.
+ Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies\.
+ All other duties as assigned\.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited curriculum in engineering or related field \- engineering degree preferred but is not required\.
+ Minimum of 3 years related experience in the electric industry in the areas of regulatory compliance, power markets, power plant operations, transmission operations, asset management, or risk management\.
+ Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contracts on project\-related matters\.
+ Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Governance standards with an emphasis on the Operation & Planning \(693\) Standards\.
+ Proven understanding of power utility operations\. Experience with either transmission facilities or power generation plant operations preferable, also knowledge of energy trading, scheduling, and market activities a plus\.
+ Knowledge and experience in risk management and internal controls preferred\.
+ While not an engineering position, applicant should have sufficient technical understanding to interpret, audit, and/or direct regulatory requirements for clients and to identify times when engineering or operational expertise is required\.
+ Ability to read, analyze and interpret common engineering and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents\.
+ Proven knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project software and working knowledge of power plant control systems, SCADA systems\.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting both technical and non\-technical information are required\.
+ Ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast\-paced and high\-pressure environment\.
+ Proven self\-starter with the ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as individually on complex work assignments
+ Experience with corporate policies and procedures and/or technical writing skills\.
+ Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills\.
+ High attention to detail\.
+ Travel for site work is estimated to average 25\-50% yearly\.
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
**Job** Electrical Engineering
**Primary Location** US\-MO\-Saint Louis
**Other Locations** US\-MO\-Kansas City, US\-AZ\-Phoenix, CA\-AB\-Calgary, US\-TX\-Houston, US\-FL\-Orlando, US\-CA\-Brea, US\-TX\-Austin, US\-NY\-Manhattan, US\-GA\-Atlanta, US\-TX\-Dallas, US\-IL\-Chicago
**Schedule:** Full\-time
**Travel:** Yes, 50 % of the Time
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The position of Governance Operation & Planning \(693\) Compliance Specialist will have the responsibility for contributing to the strategy development, implementation, administration, and operation of compliance programs with respect to regulatory frameworks applicable to participants in the electric power sector\. Including North American Electric Corporation \(NERC\), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission \(FERC\), Market Rules at relevant Independent System Operators, and other applicable operating and/or reporting requirements\. This position will be responsible for reinforcing all levels of compliance program support by designing and enhancing on\-going compliance programs for perspective clients consistent with industry best practices to ensure compliance with the Governance Operation & Planning \(693\) Reliability Standards\.
+ Develop, coordinate, and implement Bulk Electric System compliance programs \(including policies, procedures, and documentation\) to comply with the applicable mandatory and enforceable Governance Operation & Planning \(693\) Reliability Standards\.
+ Coordinate reliability activities by participating in FERC, NERC governance or other Regional Entity regulatory forums; coordinating, evaluating, and reviewing regulatory documents impacting client's assets and reliability activities; analyzing client's position, filings, and other documents; weighing the impact of certain actions by client; preparing correspondence, opinions and presentations outlining client's position within area of responsibility\.
+ Provide staff training on regulatory requirements and operational impacts of those requirements\.
+ Participate comprehensive on\-site and off\-site audits of Registered Entities in compliance with Governance standards and Regional standards, with a special emphasis on the Operation & Planning \(693\) Standards\.
+ Advise clients on best practices in managing compliance monitoring and enforcement activities relevant to the electric sector
+ Evaluate client internal controls and processes to determine effectiveness and efficiency with respect to managing risk and compliance
+ Participate in investigations into potential violations and make determinations of alleged violations of the standards\.
+ Coordinate projects related to compliance activities ensuring that the scope, budget, schedule and quality, etc\. meets the client's needs\.
+ Coordinate with client departments, staff and members to achieve goals and provide direction on compliance activities while promoting a culture of compliance and security
+ Review energy market regulatory/compliance publications to keep apprised of new developments\.
+ Travel to various client facilities as needed to review processes, records, participate in audits, consult with staff, etc\.
+ Maintain job knowledge to ensure expertise on Governance/Regional Entity Operation & Planning \(693\) Compliance standards and requirements
+ Develop and maintain effective relationships with existing and potential clients, customers and contractors in order to develop business\.
+ Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies\.
+ All other duties as assigned\.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited curriculum in engineering or related field \- engineering degree preferred but is not required\.
+ Minimum of 3 years related experience in the electric industry in the areas of regulatory compliance, power markets, power plant operations, transmission operations, asset management, or risk management\.
+ Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contracts on project\-related matters\.
+ Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Governance standards with an emphasis on the Operation & Planning \(693\) Standards\.
+ Proven understanding of power utility operations\. Experience with either transmission facilities or power generation plant operations preferable, also knowledge of energy trading, scheduling, and market activities a plus\.
+ Knowledge and experience in risk management and internal controls preferred\.
+ While not an engineering position, applicant should have sufficient technical understanding to interpret, audit, and/or direct regulatory requirements for clients and to identify times when engineering or operational expertise is required\.
+ Ability to read, analyze and interpret common engineering and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents\.
+ Proven knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project software and working knowledge of power plant control systems, SCADA systems\.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting both technical and non\-technical information are required\.
+ Ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast\-paced and high\-pressure environment\.
+ Proven self\-starter with the ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as individually on complex work assignments
+ Experience with corporate policies and procedures and/or technical writing skills\.
+ Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills\.
+ High attention to detail\.
+ Travel for site work is estimated to average 25\-50% yearly\.
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
**Job** Electrical Engineering
**Primary Location** US\-MO\-Saint Louis
**Other Locations** US\-MO\-Kansas City, US\-AZ\-Phoenix, CA\-AB\-Calgary, US\-TX\-Houston, US\-FL\-Orlando, US\-CA\-Brea, US\-TX\-Austin, US\-NY\-Manhattan, US\-GA\-Atlanta, US\-TX\-Dallas, US\-IL\-Chicago
**Schedule:** Full\-time
**Travel:** Yes, 50 % of the Time
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024