Field Planner

Iberdrola • United States Of America, ME

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Planner is responsible for designing construction work orders using the Work Management System (WMS). This role involves staking lines, preparing sketches, circuit maps, diagrams, and estimates. The Field Planner will also assist with or perform other necessary tasks for the planning, preparation, and completion of construction and maintenance work. Key duties include preparing and obtaining private property easements, gathering information for municipal petitions and permits, and assisting with load checks and customer complaint investigations, including planning corrective actions. The position also entails carrying out online inspection work and representing the Company on contract work, as well as maintaining necessary records. The Field Planner will perform other appropriate duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have at least a two-year degree in electrical or mechanical engineering technology or related field or seven (7) years of line worker experience.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age with a high school education or equivalent.
• Must have valid driver’s license, without restrictions, and a safe, responsible driving record.
• Must be generally familiar with all kinds of line construction, materials, standards and procedures.
• Must have a working knowledge of the circuits, feeds, switches, etc., in the assigned area.
• Must have the ability and personality to properly represent the Company in the field.
• Must be familiar with the Company’s published instructions and directives pertaining to the work.
• Must have the ability to write or print legibly and make accurate estimates, records and reports.
• Has a thorough knowledge of the Company's operating standards, policies, and directives pertaining to the assignments.
• Deals courteously with all customers.
• Has a thorough knowledge of the safety instructions affecting the work and performs the work accordingly.
• Works assigned overtime and responds to emergency assignments.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the classification.

Nice To Haves

• Be a role model
• Be agile
• Collaborate and Share
• Develop Self and Others
• Empower to grow
• Focus to achieve results

Responsibilities

• Designs construction work orders using the Work Management System (WMS).
• Stakes lines, prepares sketches, circuit maps, diagrams, and estimates.
• Assists with or performs other work necessary for the planning, preparation for, and completion of, construction and maintenance work.
• Prepares and obtains private property easements.
• Gathers necessary information for municipal petitions and permits.
• Assists with load checks and investigation of customer complaints.
• Plans corrective action when indicated for customer complaints.
• Carries online inspection work.
• Represents the Company on contract work.
• Maintains necessary records.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable to use the online tool to search for or apply for jobs by contacting [email protected].
• Potential assignment of a system emergency role requiring work outside of regular schedule/job duties in the event of a system emergency (applicable to employees in CT, ME, MA, and NY within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions, excluding Avangrid Power).
• Potential assignment of a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities (applicable to employees in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in CT, ME, MA, and NY within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas). NERC roles may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree