Construction Maintenance Planner (Substation)

APS•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction and Maintenance Planner serves as a liaison with internal and external customers, coordinates resources for construction and maintenance projects, and ensures that the materials, equipment, and manpower required to complete projects are provided. The role performs simple job design and assists with complex project design, and serves as project leader for numerous simultaneous projects. The position may also perform facility inspections in accordance with APS standards. Approximately 60% of the job duties are outdoor field activities at various project sites. The role may include overseeing garage activities and vehicle records; serving as a Duty Supervisor during after-hours callouts for electric-service restoration, including storms and other emergencies; coordinating environmental, hazardous-material, warehouse, hauling, tree-trimming, facility-maintenance, and construction activities; and performing or overseeing inspections. The planner promotes safety awareness and accident reduction through safety meetings, tailboards, and safe work procedures. The position is onsite, with work performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. Employees are expected to reside in Arizona, or in New Mexico if based at Four Corners.

Requirements

One of the following: high school degree or GED and two years of Journeyman electrician experience; a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or an equivalent discipline and two years of experience in construction, engineering, operations, or maintenance within the utility or a related industry; or a high school degree or GED and seven years of equivalent combined education and experience in construction, engineering, operations, or maintenance within the utility or a related industry.
Some positions may require experience with rubber glove (RG) practices.
Working knowledge of company policies and procedures, environmental regulations, the labor agreement, APS Construction Standards, the Accident Prevention Manual, and OSHA standards.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Liaise with internal and external customers to understand, communicate, and meet project requirements and expectations in a timely manner.
Coordinate resources for construction projects so that multiple crews are adequately staffed, and track contract budget expenditures.
Order project materials from stock with sufficient lead time for delivery to the project site.
Perform simple construction and maintenance project design and prepare cost estimates for time and materials; assist designers and other project leaders with complex project plans.
Serve as project leader for multiple simultaneous projects.
May oversee garage activities, ensure inspections and repairs are completed thoroughly and on schedule, and maintain vehicle records.
May serve as Duty Supervisor during after-hours callouts for electric-service restoration, including storms and other emergencies, ensuring safe, efficient, and economical system operation.
Resolve differences through open communication and accurate interpretation of company policies and labor agreements.
May serve as the division's primary contact for environmental matters, hazardous-material communication, hazardous-waste processing, industrial hygiene, water quality, and PCB processing; train employees, track training, maintain records, and monitor relevant regulations.
May perform trench and panel inspections, serve in after-hours duty rotations, coordinate warehouse and hauling activities, and coordinate tree-trimming, garage, hauling, and warehouse personnel.
May coordinate facility maintenance and new construction projects, maintenance orders, and non-revenue Work Authorizations.
Promote safety awareness and accident reduction through safety meetings, tailboards, and implementation of safe work procedures and practices.
Perform inspections according to specifications or oversee inspection and repair activities, and maintain department documents.