Planner III

ReNuke Services, Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Substation/Line/Relay Planner III to join their dynamic team in Asheville, NC. This role involves preparing detailed work packages for construction and maintenance, ensuring resource efficiency, and collaborating with various teams to support large-scale projects. Candidates should have substantial field experience with substations and lines, along with a strong understanding of relay systems. Flexibility for remote work is available, making this an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Travel expense reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing work packages for construction and maintenance.
• Ability to coordinate with various work groups for project planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive work packages including scope, tools, and safety info.
• Monitor work progress and raise issues to improve efficiency.

Skills

Field experience with substations

Line knowledge

Relay knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Relevant certifications

Tools

NERC documentation

Project planning software

Job description

Details:

DNJP20940 - SUBSTATION/LINE/RELAY PLANNER III - ASHEVILLE, NC - 12 MONTHS
ReNuke Services is seeking a Substation/Line/Relay Planner III for our client's site in Asheville, NC!

DESCRIPTION:

Transportation: Candidates must have their own reliable transportation daily. This position will frequently travel to sites. Mileage (up to 300 miles a week) from the assigned office to sites is reimbursable. Daily travel can be up to an hour away, with occasional overnight travel for meetings. Expenses for overnight travel are reimbursable.

Schedule: The team works 4-10 hour days. The candidate is expected to be onsite/in the field as needed, which is anywhere from 2-4 days a week. There is some flexibility for occasional remote work.

Key Requirements: Candidates must have field experience with both substation and line knowledge. Relay knowledge is also preferred.

This position reports to the Supervisor of Aera Coordination and supports the Transmission field personnel responsible for construction and maintenance activities for substation assets. The Planner prepares work packages for construction and maintenance, reviews equipment history, and identifies special requirements for work completion. The role involves identifying concurrent work opportunities for resource efficiency, monitoring work progress, and raising issues to improve efficiency. The Planner may also handle NERC documentation and collaborates with construction and project management teams to plan, estimate, and allocate resources for projects, supporting an annual program budget of $150M - $300M.

The Planner develops comprehensive work packages, including scope, hours, skill sets, procedures, tools, permits, durations, sketches, vendor info, safety/environmental info, PPE needs, and material logistics. They identify critical work activities, coordinate with various work groups, and participate in project planning meetings to develop project scopes and resource allocations. The role involves coordinating transmission clearances, resolving load issues, and ensuring documentation accuracy. The Planner also supports emergency planning, clearance requests, and site walk-downs to ensure readiness and compliance.