The Lansing Board of Water & Light has an opening for a* Planner II, Water Distribution, located *in Lansing, MI.
**Job Type: Full-TimeStarting Salary Range: $72,500 - $87,100
Position Summary:**Responsible for planning the work activities for internal crew resources for planned maintenance work activities that support the mechanical, electrical and controls components for assets. This position will primarily focus on support of assets within the Water Distribution Infrastructure; however, duties may also require support to assets that are in Electric Production Generating Facilities, a Chiller Generating Facility, Electric Transmission and Distribution Systems and/or Facility Locations. Planning activities include, but are not limited to, identification of costs, material, equipment, and resources needed for each task, duration of work tasks, preparation of system and asset clearance requests and work task coordination with internal resources, other internal stakeholders, contractors, vendors, governmental agencies, and customers.
Essential Functions:
Performs job site walk down and review.Applies industry standards and techniques in building out work and project schedules and supporting budget requirements.Build out various documents and reports which require an Intermediate level of knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects with few complex features.Ability to read and comprehend intermediate level sketches, prints, drawings and/or schematics.Can provide planning and coordination back up support for 2 or more resource areas or craft groups and the assets and systems they support.Operates independently in performing planning and scheduling functions.Edits or marks up maintenance work specifications as needed.Performs research and investigations regarding work efforts, asset maintenance and pertinent job sites.Plans, organizes, monitors, and coordinates all maintenance work tasks for mid-size or medium complexity projects working up to high level complexity projects.Must demonstrate intermediate to advanced level of understanding in either electric power infrastructure projects within transmission or distribution design, water distribution systems, or water or Electric production facilities.Ability to foster and develop collaborative partnerships across various stakeholder groups resulting in successful outcomes.Decision Making & Analysis using applicable technologies i.e., MS Project, Excel, Access, SAP, etc.Ability to create and reach successful submission for mid-level complexity clearances.Performs tasks in accordance with BWL procedures and guidelines.Required to follow BWL Safety Manual and wear personal protective equipment.Attends training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required by supervisor, BWL, or government agency such as MIOSHA.Performs other duties as necessitated by job responsibilities, including on call / emergent work.Participation in the continuous improvement of the Asset Management System and Work Management processes.Predictable and reliable attendance.Other duties as assigned by supervisor.*Why Should You Apply? *
Competitive salary, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance program.
Retirement programs includ