Planner I - III, Electric Construction & Maintenance

Lansing Board of Water & Light • Lansing, MI

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for planning the work activities for internal crew resources for planned maintenance work activities that support the mechanical, electrical and controls components for assets. These assets are in Electric Production Generating Facilities, the Chiller Generating Facility, Electric and Water Transmission and Distribution System and Facility Locations. Planning activities include, but are not limited to, identification of costs, material, equipment, and resources needed for each task, duration of work tasks, preparation of system and asset clearance requests and work task coordination with internal resources, other internal stakeholders, contractors, vendors, governmental agencies, and customers.

Requirements

• Educational requirements listed in progression levels.
• This position requires previous experience in maintenance - years are listed in specific progression level.
• Proven history of taking initiative.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Strong awareness and emphasis on work safety.
• Strong customer focus.
• Ability to apply industry standards and techniques.
• Able to read prints, drawings, and sketches.
• Strong written, verbal and in person communication skills.
• Ability to recognize the need, and willingness to work extra hours when needed, and prioritize workload.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Utility Industry experience.
• Project or construction management experience.
• Proven success working collaboratively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Ability to apply industry standards and techniques.
• Adapts procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs.
• Build out various documents and reports which require an intermediate level of knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Perform job site walk down and review.
• Ability to create and reach successful submission for complexity clearances.
• Perform tasks in accordance with BWL procedures and guidelines.
• Required to follow BWL Safety Manual and wear personal protective equipment.
• Attends training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required by supervisor, BWL, or government agency such as MIOSHA.
• Performs other duties as necessitated by job responsibilities, including on call / emergent work.
• Participation in the continuous improvement of the Asset Management System and Work Management processes.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
• Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.
• Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year.
• Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees.
• Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level