Substation Planning Specialist

Mindlance; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Substation Planning Specialist to coordinate and support substation maintenance and construction projects, ensuring safety and adherence to standards.

You will develop detailed work plans, manage resources, review technical drawings, and collaborate with field teams to keep projects on schedule. Prior planning experience in utility operations is highly valued.

Join our team to drive efficient project execution and safe, compliant operations at scale.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and relevant industry experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in utility operations, maintenance planning, generation outage coordination, and construction planning.
• Knowledge of project scheduling, work management, and resource planning principles.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed work plans and project schedules for substation maintenance and construction activities.
• Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and contractor resources to support planned work.
• Ensure all work packages are complete, accurate, and ready for execution.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, construction, and field personnel to identify work scope and planning requirements.
• Review drawings, specifications, procedures, and work instructions to support project execution.
• Track project and maintenance activities, providing updates on schedule, resource needs, and potential risks.
• Support outage planning and coordination activities as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, work efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Attend weekly team meetings at the Plainfield headquarters location.

Skills

Project scheduling

Resource planning

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Construction planning

Substation knowledge

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Talentify in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Substation Planning Specialist to coordinate and support substation maintenance and construction projects, ensuring safety and adherence to standards.

You will develop detailed work plans, manage resources, review technical drawings, and collaborate with field teams to keep projects on schedule. Prior planning experience in utility operations is highly valued.

Join our team to drive efficient project execution and safe, compliant operations at scale.