Transmission Maintenance Planner/Analyst (Hybrid - Harmony, MNI)

Dairyland Power Cooperative • Harmony, MN

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Transmission Maintenance Planner/Analyst is responsible to provide support for the planning and scheduling of maintenance work utilizing the Enterprise Asset Management software (EAM) as the primary tool. This includes maintaining accurate asset records, standard job plans, job histories, work order closure, preventive maintenance activities, and maintaining associated records. This position will also report on maintenance activities through key performance indicators.

Requirements

• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or other relevant engineering field, or other degree relevant to electric utility operations is preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in electric utility operations and/or scheduling and planning is required. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, design and construction of electrical transmission facilities and related equipment.
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels both internally and externally.
• Awareness of pertinent regulations, codes, and standards.
• EAM/CMMS experience
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Dynamics365, Microsoft Power BI, ESRI ArcGIS
• Ability to multitask with competing demands
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work indoors with occasional outdoor work at substations, power line rights-of-way, and power plants. Outdoor work may occur in various weather conditions and near electrical hazards. Must be able to traverse uneven terrain.

Responsibilities

• Review work requests (WR) to ensure that all necessary information is entered, information is clear and provide timely feedback on status and information to requester.
• Prepare detailed work order packages as needed for maintenance work and capital project work to include craft requirements, tools and equipment requirements, clearances and permits, work methods, plans, specs and/or manuals, and identify need for coordination instructions for cross-craft, foreign utilities, or outside services.
• Assist in developing and updating equipment master records, including parts lists, inspections, preventive maintenance (PM) requirements, and all associated asset data. Enter new equipment records for replacements, projects, and capital improvements, including appropriate parts lists and baseline data.
• Determine material and parts availability as part of the work order planning process. Originates stores requests and purchase requisitions as needed.
• Review scoped work orders with maintenance management & forepersons to ensure agreement with scope, methods, time & craft requirements before scheduling. Assists in work schedule development and planning.
• Estimate the cost of all planned maintenance work using historical information, applicable standards, and personal judgment.
• Assist in the development and systemization of new PMs/PdMs required by new equipment. Support and promote overall work management philosophy for existing equipment.
• Recommend to management/stores personnel appropriate min/max levels, especially for increasing/decreasing requirements and for new stock items.
• Act as a member of a team to evaluate, recommend and document procedures and initiatives that provide for the efficient operation and maintenance of equipment and systems.
• Evaluate completed WOs for opportunities to improve estimates and work methods.
• Assist in evaluating equipment histories to identify failure trends and improvement opportunities. Recommend adjustments to processes, methods, planning, and scheduling to address unfavorable trends.
• Assist in preparation of department budgets as requested, especially in relation to planned maintenance and capital projects.
• Assist in the development of improved operational and maintenance practices, especially as related to new processes associated with maintenance assets.
• Participate as a member of corrective action plan, root cause analysis and other teams as needed to ensure successful utilization of the established work processes by maintenance personnel in addressing issues and developing solutions.
• Performs all other duties, tasks and responsibilities that may be assigned by authorized personnel.

Benefits

• Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
• Life insurance
• Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Robust Wellness Program
• New Flexible Work Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• So much more!

What This Job Offers

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