Planner

UnisourceEnergyServicesInc • Kingman, AZ

4d

About The Position

The Planner meets with customers and contractors to plan, design, and estimate proposed construction of new services, mainline extensions, and other capital and maintenance projects. The Planner serves as a liaison between the company and outside agencies, including City, County, and State governments, and compiles information for documents and reports related to gas pipeline construction and maintenance. The role uses GIS, Workflow Manager, and Oracle and requires familiarity with applicable laws, codes, and regulations for construction, maintenance, and service in the gas utility industry. Warehouse functions may also be managed where applicable. The Planner performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

The role may include operational, maintenance, or emergency functions and may be safety-sensitive during the calendar year, including receiving and acting upon product-release calls. Work must follow company safety standards. The position requires work in all types of weather and some after-hours and weekend call-out duties. Qualified applicants must pass a written test with a score of at least 75% to proceed to the interview process. Employees must adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Availability for some after-hours and weekend call-out duties.
• Valid Arizona driver's license.
• Must score 75% or better on the written test to proceed in the interview process.
• Adherence to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GIS is preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering and accounting concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review new service applications and construction plans, set them up, and contact customers and contractors.
• Stake meter locations, take measurements, process invoices for billing when needed, and schedule proposed service-line installations.
• Estimate the cost of distribution-system modifications, including main-line extensions, relocations, and new installations.
• Attend pre-construction and job-site coordination meetings and subdivision walk-throughs.
• Set up new tasks in ArcFM Designer Workflow and complete associated steps.
• Complete and process paperwork for services or mains for review by relevant departments and entry into GIS.
• Obtain permits and right-of-way information from City, County, and State agencies.
• Liaise with contractors, customers, employees, and local government agencies, and resolve problems and complaints.
• Perform warehouse-related tasks, including issuing, returns, receiving, and operating a forklift.
• Create vendor payment requisitions and complete related documentation, such as MSA, SOW, and CSA documents.
• Process refunds for non-utility payments through e-vouchers as needed.
• Assign accounting to invoices and complete invoices for payment in the computer-based system.
• Process and complete General Plant Work Orders.
• Work in the GIS system and operate line-locating equipment.
• Verify and process as-builts, stub cards, and other documentation required by construction standards.
• Perform work according to company safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED