Planner II

Position Summary •Plainfield, IN

12h

About The Position

An experienced Planner II is needed to support substation maintenance and construction activities across the Indiana service territory. The role plans, coordinates, and supports substation work to help ensure projects and maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards. Relevant backgrounds include utility operations, substation maintenance or construction, construction management, and related fields. Strong planning experience and knowledge of electrical substations are highly preferred. Candidates should be located within a reasonable commuting distance of Plainfield, Columbus, Shelbyville, or Connersville, Indiana. Weekly onsite team meetings are required at the Plainfield headquarters location.

Requirements

Associate's degree and relevant industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in utility operations, maintenance planning, construction planning, project coordination, or a related field.
Knowledge of project scheduling, work management, and resource planning principles.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of planning experience within the electric utility industry.
Experience supporting substation maintenance and/or substation construction projects.
Construction management experience.
Familiarity with utility work management systems.
Knowledge of electrical substation equipment, operations, and maintenance practices.
Experience coordinating field crews, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed work plans and project schedules for substation maintenance and construction activities.
Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and contractor resources to support planned work.
Ensure work packages are complete, accurate, and ready for execution.
Collaborate with operations, engineering, construction, and field personnel to identify work scope and planning requirements.
Review drawings, specifications, procedures, and work instructions to support project execution.
Track project and maintenance activities and provide updates on schedules, resource needs, and potential risks.
Support outage planning and coordination as required.
Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, work efficiency, and resource utilization.
Maintain compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
Attend weekly team meetings at the Plainfield headquarters location.