October 31, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Construction/Maintenance Planner

Organization:
APS
Region:
Canada, Arizona, Flagstaff
End of contest:
January 23, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Construction
Description
Summary

The Construction/Maintenance Planner serves as liaison with customers, coordinate resources for construction/maintenance projects, ensure correct materials, equipment and manpower are provided for project completion, perform simple job design, and assist with the complex design of projects.  Serve as Project Leader for numerous, simultaneous projects. May perform facility inspections in accordance with APS Standards.  Performs site and crew visits as necessary.  
(Note:  The majority of the job duties [approximately 60%] are field activities performed out of doors at various project sites.)


This position requires employees to work at the (Location), with some flexibility. Flexibility will be determined with the hired employee and leadership.  

This position requires the selected candidate to live within reasonable distance to Flagstaff, AZ.  

Minimum Requirements

- High school degree/GED and two (2) years Journeyman lineman (or electrician) experience.  
- OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or an equivalent discipline and two (2) years experience in construction, engineering, operations, or maintenance within the utility or related industry.  
-OR high school degree/GED and seven (7) years equivalent combination of education and experience in construction, engineering, operations, or maintenance within the utility or related industry.
- Some positions may require experience with rubber glove (RG) practices.
- Working knowledge of company policies and procedures, environmental regulations, Labor agreement, APS Construction Standards, Accident Prevention Manual and OSHA standards.
- Good communications and interpersonal skills.

Major Accountabilities

1) Serve as liaison with customers (internal/external) on various projects to ensure customer requirements and expectations are accurately understood / communicated and met in a timely manner.

2) Coordinate resources for construction projects to ensure fully staffed, multiple crews are always available. Track budget expenditures of contract.

3) Order project materials from stock, allowing a two to three day lead time for delivery to project site, so materials are available to the crew for scheduled work.

4) May oversee the activities of the garage to ensure all inspections and repairs are completed thoroughly and on schedule.  Maintain efficient vehicle records.

5) Perform design duties for simple construction/maintenance projects and provide cost estimates for time and materials.  Assist Designers and other Project Leaders to develop plans on complex design projects.

6) May assure that the sub-transmission and distribution systems are operated in a safe, efficient, and economical manner, adhering to safety and good operating procedures as Duty Supervisor during 24 hour call out for restoration of electric service including storms and other emergencies.

7) Resolve differences by encouraging and practicing open communication and accurate interpretation of company policies and labor agreement.

8) May serve as primary contact for the Division on environmental issues, hazardous materials communication, hazardous waste processing, industrial hygiene, water quality and PCB processing; train employees and track training attendance; keep files current on material safety data sheets, inventories, waste shipment and keep abreast of new and current regulations that affect APS facilities and employees.

9) May perform trench and panel inspection per specification requirements. May perform rotation after hours duty supervisor. May coordinate the warehouse and hauling activities to ensure that materials are stocked and delivered in an efficient and timely manner. May coordinate the tree trimming, garage, hauling and warehouse personnel to maximize efficiency and track expenditures for all functions. May coordinate maintenance of facilities and new construction projects; coordinate maintenance orders and non-revenue Work Authorizations (WAs).

10) Promote safety awareness and accident reductions through safety meetings, tailboards and implementation of safe work procedures and practices.

11) Perform inspections per specification requirements or oversee the activities to ensure all inspections and repairs are completed thoroughly and on schedule.  Maintain department documents.

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Contact

APS

400 North 5th Street

Phoenix

Arizona États-Unis

www.aps.com