Planner

Description:

SUBSTATION JOB PLANNER (2)

Job Description/Summary:

Consults with those performing maintenance, repair, and capital improvement activities, including engineers, substation electric maintenance journeymen (EMJs), apprentices, riggers/ironworkers, & project managers. Performs all phases of the job planning process and ensures that projects are completed timely and in accordance with all safety and environmental regulations.

Ensures that appropriate construction equipment and materials are acquired and distributed from warehouses to electric substation job sites for maintenance, repair, new construction, or any other projects that require development.

Participates in the assessment of substation equipment or building problems and collaborates in the best approach for protection, maintenance, repair, etc.

Determines if materials or work package requested are correct/appropriate.

Travel required within the Company's service area.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Substation Experience and Knowledge

Proficiency in relevant software applications is sufficient to apply/support them with minimal instruction or guidance. Applications include (but are not limited to): MAXIMO, SAP, PRIMAVERA and Microsoft Office

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have the ability and experience to read and interpret blueprint and electric schematic drawings.

Proficient verbal, written and presentation skills; communicates clearly and effectively with individuals at all levels, inside and outside the Corporation.

Analytical and advanced problem-solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives, and recommend optimal solutions for various situations

Ability to work in a team and/or matrix structure, supporting multiple clients and applying appropriate procedures and policies.

Adhere to ALL safety regulations and standards.

Travels to substations, warehouses, and repair sites on a regular basis to assess project and material needs. Will be expected to make several site visits in their own vehicle monthly, weekly, and/or sometimes daily.

This job requires a working knowledge of CRT/keyboard usage, and desktop publishing, data entry, filing, internal customer service, and PC applications software (spreadsheets, graphics, database managers, etc.) Additionally, this job requires an advanced knowledge of technical illustration/computer aided design and telephone skills.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or Technical Diploma in engineering and five years of experience working in an electrical distribution systems engineering or operations environment; OR Associate’s degree or Technical Diploma in engineering and three years of experience within a job planning function; OR High School diploma or GED, and 3 years of experience, including apprenticeship time, in the following jobs; electrical maintenance journeyman or substation operator.