Sr Work Planner

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, WA

10,001+ employees

Utilities

About the position

The position involves providing development and oversight of the work plan, responsible for the development and reporting of indicators to track the success of regional planners. The role requires proactive monitoring of work planning, ensuring quality and standard of work packages, and daily communication with Work Management. The position also involves providing analysis and assisting in developing recommendations to senior management for fact-based strategic decision-making. Specific to Customer Field and Meter Services, the role includes project management of workflow issues and communication with outside departments on departmental prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Leads, directs and provides motivation for regional planners.
• Responsible for the yearly performance review of the regional planners.
• Works directly with and assists the Regional Work Control Manager.
• Develops and directs the planning model of Work Management Process for the region in alignment with the cycle plan.
• Proactively monitors work plans and key initiatives.
• Communicates daily with the Field and Meter Service Management Team and regionalized work planners.
• Accountable for ensuring effective financial task accounting.
• Responsible for monitoring operating and capital budget for areas.
• Establish and maintain a safe work environment for subordinates.
• Provides accurate weekly, monthly and annual performance indicators for the Regional Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering AND 4-7 years' experience in utility company business unit or equivalent external experience, or in lieu of bachelor's degree, a minimum of 6-9 years' experience in utility company business unit or equivalent external experience.
• Strong analytical skills in measurement frameworks, tools, approaches and techniques.
• Proficient in Access, Excel, Word, and Passport.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives and projects while maintaining proper focus on major tactical and strategic initiatives.
• Ability to perform under pressure and/or opposition.
• Advanced skills in problem solving, negotiation, and conflict management.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering.
• LOTO Qualified.
• Ability to read operating diagrams.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: USD $83,200.00/Yr. - USD $124,800.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%.
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave (based on position).
• Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions.
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance and fitness reimbursement.
• Referral bonus program.