Energy Work Management Supervisor

Energy Work Management Supervisor

Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring a people-focused and results-driven individual to lead our Energy Work Management Planner Analyst team responsible for providing work management and planning support related to electric operations and maintenance scheduling, resource coordination, and maintenance projects. You will direct, plan, and evaluate the work of Planner Analysts while providing technical expertise and establishing work programs and objectives. You will also lead, coach, and mentor your team in ways that result in engagement and professional growth and development.

What Else Will You be Doing?

• Overseeing and leading the planning and tracking of electric operations construction and maintenance jobs
• Developing long-range and short-term planning initiatives; establishing policies, procedures, and practices related to electric operations and construction; reviewing new policy proposals or revisions; and recommending changes in practices and procedures to increase operating efficiency and expedite workflow
• Training and developing staff in work management best practices, analysis techniques, and methodologies
• Developing goals, documenting performance, providing performance feedback, and formally evaluating staff's work
• Ensuring work performed by team is done so in compliance with all applicable permits, laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, Service Level Agreements, and codes - and with organization policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and objectives
• Leveraging and enhancing work management processes to aid with planning, organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling tasks and projects
• Forecasting staffing and resource needs, potential system failures, asset reliability, preventative maintenance, and operational requirements for planning
• Providing technical research, advice, and recommendations for policies, standards, and operating procedures to meet current and future operational and regulatory requirements and to support system installations, expansions, modifications, and improvements
• Participating in the development and administration of assigned budget, including forecasting resource needs for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies

Who You Are

• Demonstrated work management experience, preferably in a leadership or senior/lead individual contributor capacity
• Knowledge of work management best practices
• Desire and ability to lead, coach, and mentor others to drive professional development and engagement
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Technical Management, or a related field is valued
• Ability to build and sustain cross-functional relationships to support planning and scheduling efforts across utility service work groups
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required - operating Colorado Springs Utilities' vehicles to visit job sites is an essential function
• Successful completion of a utility apprenticeship or similar technical craft training or experience is valued

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

Our Commitment to Our Employees

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities.  They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving.  We don't just say people are important – we prove it!  That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave –3 days per year
• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250  annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness