Transmission Maintenance Planner and Scheduler

Pedernales Electric Cooperative•Johnson City, TN

16d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the comprehensive planning, scheduling, and prioritization of maintenance and repair activities for substation and transmission assets, including transmission line patrols. Additional responsibilities include coordinating crew schedules for commissioning of new substation and transmission assets, and other capital improvement projects. The role also manages equipment maintenance plans in alignment with the Protection System Maintenance Program (PSMP) and oversees work orders within the department’s asset management database. This position may also provide direction and oversight to other staff members.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills
Knowledge of computer software such as Word, Excel, and Adobe
Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and budgeting
Knowledge of IEEE Nomenclature
Knowledge of Substation Relaying Schemes
Knowledge of Substation Equipment
Knowledge of Distribution Protective Equipment
Knowledge of Substation One-line Diagrams
Knowledge of Substation Distribution and Transmission switching
Skilled in monitoring and managing performance
Skilled in verbal and written communication
Skilled in establishing and communicating performance expectations and metrics
Skilled in time management
Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
Skilled in anticipating, identifying, analyzing and resolving conflict and problems
Ability to understand database design and application development
Ability to perform systems testing of specification requirements
Ability to understand and use standard application development design, report and project management tools
Ability to perform objective analyses and re-engineering of business processes to maximize quality service and cost-effectiveness
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to balance competing and high priority work demands
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
Two years of directly related work experience
Valid Texas Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Report that comply with PEC policy

Nice To Haves

Electric utility substation and distribution experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with database management tool for Substation and Transmission assets
Develop and run annual maintenance forecasts in department’s asset management database for upcoming planned maintenance of substation equipment and transmission line patrols maintaining NERC compliance and system reliability
Create master schedule to establish transmission maintenance sequence for all transmission assets to meet completion dates according to forecasted workloads on Substation and Transmission facilities to maintain all NERC standards
Schedule PEC substation equipment maintenance and transmission line patrols, and crews for substation and transmission line commissioning; enter scheduled work accordingly in department calendar.
Examine system loading of Substation and Transmission facilities for better coordination of system outage requests
Coordinate with crew members to develop or update department test reports
Process completed test reports, nameplate data, equipment information, and all other pertinent information into department’s asset management database maintaining supporting documentation for NERC/TRE audits
Collect data and maintain asset management database according to removals or installs
Manage Substation and Transmission databases concerning work order, capturing repair and testing history data, and overall accuracy of the equipment data and maintenance plans
Establish and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders regarding substation and transmission system equipment status
Coordinate with management discussing maintenance needs and schedules to meet internal and external needs
Works with substation design, project management, and substation/transmission supervisory personnel to determine special instructions or considerations involving timelines and/or availability of crews
Evaluate component requirements for all utility equipment scheduled for outages to ensure all material are in stock
Assists Engineering and project management staff with work order closure on large scale substation and transmission construction projects, including but not limited to, setup and date upload for newly installed equipment and the creation of maintenance plans for the new equipment
Responsible for managing department crews in PEC’s emergency call out software
Operate PEC vehicle(s) for business purposes in accordance with applicable Federal, State, local law and PEC policies and procedures
Maintain driver eligibility through appropriate valid Texas Driver’s License and driving record in accordance with PEC policy
Maintain the security of confidential information
Stay abreast of advances in technology
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned