The Planner Estimator II will be operating at the Big Bend power station and is responsible in a line capacity to the Manager, Construction/Manager Planning & Contractor Services. Responsible for coordinating, planning and scheduling all capital project, outage and maintenance related activities from initiation to completion in a cost-effective manner in accordance with the procedure for "Planning Contracted Work" ES-CM-100. Collaborates with TEC Construction Supervisors in the development of work estimates and review contractor work proposals. Utilize cost control methods and work within the parameters of station budgetary allotments to accomplish required work. Responsible for prompt and effective communication and coordination of significant work activities with all affected groups to anticipate and minimize schedule and cost conflicts and delays, KPI tracking and compliance monitoring.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Within the limits of authorized company objectives, policies, procedures, plans and budgets, the Planner Estimator II has responsibilities and duties including, but not limited to the following:
Scope, plan, and estimate contractor work in accordance with the procedure for "Planning Contracted Work" ES-CM-100. Ensure work packages are complete. This includes all HEC procedures, confined space and burn permits, job aides, maintenance procedures, PM attachments, safe work practices, and environmental policies, procedures, and permit limitations. Estimate contractor work with some assistance from Supervisors.
Monitoring P6 schedules related to outage, maintenance and projects.
Ensure common understanding of the projects among all stakeholders, especially the responsible Contract Supervisors. Maintain all contractor project schedules (daily, weekly, outage work, etc.), and communicate any changes to the daily or weekly plan.
Effectively monitor and reduce overtime usage and proactively explore ways to increase productivity. Upon job completion, ensure work orders are properly routed or filed, and any follow-up (parts repair/replacement, procedure updates/changes, etc.) is accomplished.
Provide leadership in implementing company and departmental goals with team members. Provide guidance to the Planning Associate position concerning planning and scheduling contractor work.
Review and approve invoices as authorized for planned work. Route invoices for further authorization approvals as required
Perform any and other duties or special assignments as assigned by E & PM Manager, Construction.
EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred: College Degree in Business, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, or related degree from an accredited institution is preferred and may be considered in lieu of equivalent years of the overall experience requirements.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Minimum of 2 years as a Planner Estimator I; or minimum of six (6) years of work experience related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required. Related experience must consist of progressively more complex assignments in scheduling, planning, and/or tracking maintenance work and equipment in a power plant or heavy industrial facility.
Preferred: Experience in planning and creating work packages
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Required: Proficient knowledge of work management systems related to planning, scheduling, and tracking maintenance work and equipment in a power plant or heavy industrial facility. Demonstrated clear understanding of maintenance and outage management best practices and procedures with the ability to develop and maintain KPI metrics and POW schedules. Proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to effectively develop and maintain spreadsheets, pivot tables, macros, power point presentations, and other related programs and documents; Strong communication skills with the ability to gather information from numerous sources, compile and correlate information, and communicate using written, verbal, and various reporting methods.