Senior Outage Planner Analyst

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outage Work Management team is seeking a Senior Outage Planner Analyst to plan, schedule, and perform analyses for various work groups within the Power Plant outage team. This position directly impacts the reliability of our Power Plant Outages and our organization's ability to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of Energy service to our customers. As a Senior Outage Planner Analyst, you will be responsible for managing multiple programs of work which could include any of the following: Outage management involving Contractors, Mechanical Maintenance Instrumentation & Control, Engineering, Environmental, or others; depending on the needs of the department during outages and throughout the year on projects as needed. Successful candidates in this role will be accountable to building productive, cross-functional relationships and promoting a positive and collaborative culture and work environment – with an emphasis on identifying and implementing best practices to create organizational business efficiencies.

Requirements

Demonstrated understanding of construction processes and/or complex utility systems
Subject matter expert familiar with the utilization of both linear and vertical asset systems
Experience with using Maximo and other systems of record
Experienced and proficient with working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Power BI, Word, etc.)
Knowledge of foundational Work Management principles
A valid, unrestricted driver's license is required for this role
Highly effective and tactful communicator with the proven and demonstrated ability to build positive and productive working relationships across multiple audiences
Adaptability and resilience with the ability to adjust constructively and positively to changing circumstances
High attention to detail
Time management, organization, and prioritization
Self-motivated, accountable, and tenacious regarding work execution and professional development
Focus on implementing business efficiencies and creating process improvements

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Utility apprenticeship and/or direct field experience is valued
Possession of relevant State License(s) is valued

Responsibilities

Conduct complex analytical, planning, and data quality control activities and reporting for power plant outage
Facilitate and conduct complex planning activities for the schedule and layout of projects, equipment, production facilities, and facility outages
Review and execute contracts for the procurement of goods, materials, and/or services related to operation, maintenance, and construction functions
Initiate and participate in cost studies and equipment recommendations, manufacturing cost control and reduction, and other engineering and economic studies
Create, maintain, and track valid long-term Master Schedule or Outage Schedule for materials and resources that best satisfy demands
Monitor multiple long-term projects in accordance to set schedules through use of analytical reports, resource leveling, forecasting, master scheduling, and plant outage scheduling
Provide interpretation of specifications and contracts; monitor construction or outage process; verify work is completed in accordance with contract documents or agreements
Provide technical direction to small group of professional, craft, and/or support personnel
Lead, direct, mentor, train, coordinate, and review work of Planner Analysts; plan and oversee training program
Coordinate and oversee quality control and work management activities; perform cost and data analysis
Assist in the work management process with the installation, implementation, and auditing of other areas in operations as needed
Maintain and update work management system and related records and reports
Work requires knowledge and use of work management processes, including planning, scheduling, processing of work orders, and supply chain management
Work requires the application of standard planning tools, including engineering work standards and scheduling techniques and methods; may involve substantial evaluation, analysis, and modification of standards in problem-solving efforts
Build and maintain favorable relationships across a wide variety of stakeholders (internal and external) collaborating effectively to achieve project goals
Contribute to successful budget development and job forecasting in partnership with other leaders
Schedule, prepare, plan, review, and analyze work order requests and projects
Estimate labor and equipment costs for proposed projects
Conduct pre-planning inspections and perform field job scoping tasks
Attend pre-construction and/or pre-outage meetings
Research and locate parts and materials
Schedule tasks for project or crew workforce
Analyze, review, and monitor performance levels; recommend areas of improvement
Prepare and use long-range scheduling of capital projects and align with outage and workflow schedules
Prepare analytical charts, graphs, and other reports for management
Maintain and update the work management system and related records and reports

Benefits

Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave – 3 days per year
Paid Holidays – 12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness