Planner Analyst

The Water Operations Work Management team is seeking a Planner Analyst to plan, schedule, and perform analyses for various work groups in Water. This position directly impacts the reliability of our water systems and services and our organization's ability to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of water service to our customers.

You will be responsible for managing multiple programs of work which could include any of the following: Cathodic Protection, Condition Assessment, Leak Detection & Survey, Raw Water Operations, Raw Water Pipeline, Water & Wastewater Construction Maintenance, Water Distribution Operations, Water Instrumentation & Control or others; depending on aptitude, background, and experience.  Successful candidates in this role will be accountable for building productive cross-functional relationships and promoting a positive and collaborative work environment – with an emphasis on identifying and implementing best practices to create organizational business efficiencies.

A day in the life of a Planner Analyst may include:

• Facilitating and conducting complex analytical planning activities for the schedule and layout of critical construction and operations projects
• Scheduling, preparing, planning, reviewing, and analyzing projects and work order requests amongst resource availability and SLA’s.
• Estimating labor and equipment costs for proposed projects
• Conducting pre-planning inspections and performing field job scoping tasks
• Attending pre-construction and/or pre-outage meetings
• Researching and locating parts and materials to ensure the execution of project tasks
• Scheduling tasks for project or crew workforce
• Analyzing, reviewing, and monitoring performance levels while recommending areas of improvement
• Preparing long-range scheduling of capital projects
• Preparing charts, graphs, and other reports for management
• Maintaining and updating Maximo, related records, and reports

Key Areas of Focus:

• Schedule, prepare, plan, review and analyze work order requests and projects
• Estimate labor and equipment costs for proposed projects 
• Conduct pre-planning inspections and performs 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
• Maintain a rolling three-week schedule for all programs of work; prepare and use long-range scheduling of capital projects and align with rolling three-week schedules
• Prepare analytical charts, graphs, and other reports for management
• Maintain and update the work management system and related records and reports
• Building and strengthening relationships across all work groups

Who You Are

• Demonstrated understanding of construction processes and/or complex utility 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
• Completion of a Utility apprenticeship and/or direct field experience is valued
• Possession of a State License(s) (Colorado Certified Water Professionals) is valued
• A bachelor's degree is valued
• Strong technical skills related to data management and reporting
• Skilled in logistically supporting work tasks and assignments utilizing resource forethought and anticipation
• A valid, unrestricted driver's license is required for this role

The following competencies and abilities are critical for success in this role:

• Highly effective and tactful communicator with the 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
• Selfless team-player focused on team innovation, growth, and collaboration
• Self-motivated, accountable, and tenacious regarding work execution and professional development
• Focus on implementing business efficiencies and creating process improvements

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 do not 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 – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  • Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
  • Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire 
• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month.  Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Salary : $5,250