Senior Planner Analyst

Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring a Senior Planner Analyst to perform planning, scheduling, and analytical activities to support the success of new electric construction projects, distribution and transmission system upgrades, system reliability improvements, operational functions, and general maintenance for our electric line crews. The work that you will do impacts the performance, reliability, and safety of electric transmission and distribution infrastructure that our line crews maintain, ensuring our 500,000+ customers receive reliable and safe electric service to their homes and businesses.

What Else Will You be Doing?

• Facilitating and conducting complex electric construction planning and scheduling activities for project/job execution
• Scheduling and obtaining a variety of essential construction dependencies and support
• Supporting internal and, at times, external electric construction and maintenance line crews
• Scheduling, preparing, planning, reviewing, and analyzing work order requests and projects
• Creating, maintaining, and presenting an effective and efficient rolling three-week schedule
• Interpreting engineered prints and drawings
• Developing and improving asset and Work Management tracking tools for monitoring labor resources, equipment performance, programs of work, and life cycle analysis
• Assisting with quality control and Work Management activities including the auditing of maintenance programs
• Mentoring, training, coordinating, and reviewing the work of Planner Analysts
• Analyzing asset cost, performance, and utilization data to aid customers in the decision-making process as it relates to operation, maintenance, or replacement of equipment and assets
• Analyzing, reviewing, and monitoring project performance levels and recommending areas of improvement
• Conducting trend analysis on corrective, emergency, predictive, and preventative maintenance activities
• Developing, tracking, and reporting on key performance indicators while analyzing drivers, trends, and root causes
• Monitoring long-term projects in accordance with set schedules using analytical reports, resource leveling, forecasting, master scheduling, and infrastructure outage scheduling

Who You Are

• Demonstrated experience working within a work management system in a Planner Analyst or Senior Planner Analyst capacity
• Demonstrated expertise in planning and scheduling electric construction, linear construction, or complex utility maintenance work is valued
• Experience using Maximo or a related tool in a work management capacity is valued
• Ability to manage dynamic and comprehensive construction and/or maintenance programs with a focus on planning and scheduling
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple crew resources and competing priorities

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

Our Commitment to Our Employees

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities.  They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving.  We don't just say people are important – we prove it  That's why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• 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

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• 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: Earn up to $500 for healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and $400 in gym reimbursements
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• 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

Additional Support

• 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