Senior Instrumentation and Controls Planner- Power Generation

Senior Instrumentation and Controls Planner- Power Generation

***This job is eligible for relocation assistance to help aid with the costs of relocating to the Colorado Springs area.

The Plant Work Management team is hiring a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Planner for our team. This opportunity will allow you to utilize your maintenance experience coupled with your aptitude for routine and outage planning, scheduling, and coordinating repair activities associated with the electric-generating assets of our organization.  You will be responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and analyzing maintenance activities for various equipment and craft personnel. Your maintenance knowledge and analytical skills will be instrumental in maintaining the operational readiness condition of critical assets. 

Your thoughtful planning and dedication to excellence will ensure our electric generation system is constructed and maintained efficiently with the proper amount of analysis and schedule/planning rigor. This will enable Colorado Springs Utilities to provide the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of electricity to our customer-owners. You will also implement and develop work management best practices for maintenance planning at Utilities’ plant environments.

This position will be centralized at the Nixon/Front Range Power Plant location; however, it is expected to support all energy supply plants and remote sites within the Plant Work Management Group as business needs dictate.

How will you enjoy spending your time:

• Review, prepare, plan, schedule, and analyze routine and outage work orders
• Develop craft-specific job plans, material ordering, working in MAXIMO to allocate workload, and scheduling maintenance personnel at all Power Plants
• Develop weekly, and daily maintenance schedules for repair, PMs, and new installations of equipment involving Hydro Units, Coal Fired Boilers, Scrubbers, Gas Turbines, Coal Reclaim, and Water Treatment Facility, along with the new Aeroderivative Units
• Responsible for overseeing Work Management Best Practices Implementation for Electric Generation assets   
• Create project work breakdown structure and collaborate with stakeholders to monitor, analyze, and report on projects in all phases of Work Management
• Create, maintain, and track service records associated with asset management, asset creation, LID, and PMs & JPs in Maximo
• Provide technical direction to a small group of professional, craft, and/or support personnel and act as mentor and trainer to planner analysts
• Attend meetings and participate in presentations to the management team concerning Outage Planning, Asset Integration, and Maintenance Planning Strategies
• Assist in developing Integrated Asset Management Strategies and implementation processes and standards for all ESD facilities, personnel, assets, and infrastructure

What we are looking for:
At the Planner Analyst Senior classification, candidates typically offer progressive experience in planning, scheduling, and analyzing construction and maintenance projects. Ideally, you will possess a minimum of 3 years of journey-level experience in a related craft such as Power Plant Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Plant Operations. Experience in construction planning or estimating processes is preferred. Experience with Asset Management Fundamentals is essential. An electric generation facility or related industry fields are also preferred. Additionally, we desire candidates who bring the following knowledge and experience:

• Skilled in data input and analytical analysis using Power BI, Maximo, and Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Knowledgeable in engineering, construction, and operations work management principles and metrics
• Strong project management and attention to detail; experienced in tracking, reviewing, and analyzing schedules across all project phases
• Proficient in estimating electrical and mechanical costs for materials, labor, and contracted services
• Hands-on experience with electrical generation systems, including motor repair, switchgear, ductwork, lighting, and cabling
• Expertise in scheduling, planning, forecasting, resource acquisition, and developing weekly job schedules and digital work packets
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Organized in planning and executing electrical and mechanical maintenance and repair projects
• Experienced in data collection, analysis, and reporting using CMMS (Maximo)
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required - operating Colorado Springs Utilities' vehicles to visit job sites is an essential function

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

•  Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, and travel

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