Planner III

Responsibilities

• Develop work packages to include: Scope of work required, Accurate estimate of hours required to perform job, Skill sets required to perform work, Provide procedures required to perform work, Identify special tools required to perform work, Plan for any mobile equipment needs, Plan for any special part needs.
• Project job durations for scheduling purposes.
• Provide any sketches, digital pictures or drawings needed.
• Provide any vendor support information.
• Provide any Safety or Environmental information.
• Provide any special PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) needs.
• Avoid delays by securing and ensuring materials are available for appropriate delivery to meet CMI date.
• Produce construction estimates for durations and man hours and resources required for construction projects.
• Identify critical work activities and keep all transmission work groups informed of work nearing overdue status in order to avoid negative consequences.
• Communicate and schedule with various work groups (i.e. Construction, Project Management, Energy Services, T&D Key Account Reps, Nuclear & Fossil Plants, etc.) to identify and coordinate high priority work.
• Clarify project scope, identify and assign required construction resources, develop construction work sequence, identify potential obstacles to completing the project, identify clearance requirements, and make initial resource assignments.
• Coordinate transmission clearances with Grid Management, ECC & TCC, and DCC when there are load issues with project coordination.
• Assist in resolving and re-sequence the work considering any customer sensitivities.
• In some regions, the Planner also processes and stores completed work package documentation.
• Absorb feedback from schedulers, crew members and supervisor(s) and take necessary action to remedy any work package quality issues to ensure future accuracy.
• Aid in emergency planning, clearance requests and hot line tag requests.
• Travel to work location(s) to develop work/project requirements, attend scoping meetings, pre-bid meetings, and/or pre-construction meetings, perform walk downs of job sites, audit the effectiveness of the work packages and to ensure adequate parts, special tools, and special equipment is available.

Requirements

• Associates degree
• 5 years related work experience
• In lieu of Associates degree(s) AND 5 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 7 year(s) related work experience.
• Bachelors degree
• In addition to desired degree, 6 years related work experience.
• Working knowledge of work management system, e.g., Passport, MS Project, MAXIMO, SLATE, TITUS, ITOA, P6, Adobe, Paper port, MS Office (word, excel, access, etc).
• Substantial specific knowledge in craft areas such as electrical, relaying, apparatus, sub-station and line construction / maintenance work to effectively develop job plans.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to function effectively in a diverse support organization.
• Vast knowledge of substation, apparatus, relaying and line maintenance practices in order to identify all needed procedures, resources and clearances to effectively perform each maintenance / construction job.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of work management system, e.g., Passport, MS Project, MAXIMO, SLATE, TITUS, ITOA, P6, Adobe, Paper port, MS Office (word, excel, access, etc).
• Substantial specific knowledge in craft areas such as electrical, relaying, apparatus, sub-station and line construction / maintenance work to effectively develop job plans.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to function effectively in a diverse support organization.
• Vast knowledge of substation, apparatus, relaying and line maintenance practices in order to identify all needed procedures, resources and clearances to effectively perform each maintenance / construction job.

Working Conditions

• This Position will support planning for multiple Transmission Substation crews with each crew made up between 10 to 15 Crew members.
• The Transmission Work Management Planner will work closely with each crew's Supervisor or Foreman to make sure each crew is assigned an adequate work schedule that is aligned with the Transmission business strategy.
• This Position will occasionally support planning for crews during storm restorations or emergency conditions.
• Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively via clear written and verbal communication.
• Able to formulate data and process information.
• Must be willing to periodically lead presentations in front of small to medium sized teams.
• Work outside of normal business hours may be required during emergent situations.
• Must work well in a team environment.

Specific Requirements

• Able to attend onsite visits and in person meetings during normal business hours in the area in which the Substation Crews support 2 or more times per week.
• Able to navigate & utilize basic computer software on a laptop or tablet.
• Must have means of transportation.
• Must have own Transportation.
• Maybe needs in a storm roll for support.
• Must have own Cell Phone.
• Transportation: Candidates must have their own means of reliable transportation, daily. This position will frequently travel to sites. Mileage from assigned office to sites is reimbursable. Daily travel can be up to an hour away, occasional overnight travel for meetings. For overnight travel, expenses are reimbursable.

Pay

• $49.00 - $54.00/hr

Schedule

• Team works 4x10 schedule.
• Candidate is expected to be onsite/in the Field as needed which is anywhere from 2-4 days a week.
• There is some flexibility for occasional remote work.