O & M Planner

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Manage all planning functions within the work management process at the Neil Simpson Complex for electrical repairs and projects.

$97,150 - $160,150 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

O&M Senior Manager

Gillette, Wyoming

Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the interview process.

• Ensure electrical work is planned in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner to assure employees and contractors follow all BHC safety rules, OSHA regulations, and environmental standards.
• Plan work to meet company goals of achieving targeted availability for each unit.
• Partner with Maintenance staff to optimize efforts and maintain minimum electrical backlog at acceptable level.
• Support overhaul and outage work. Participate in outage project work planning and supervising as assigned.
• Prepare, provide, and maintain documentation such as environmental, work orders, material requests, performance contacts, accident reports, attendance reports, preventive maintenance and overhaul work reports and other logs as assigned.
• Initiate and coordinate contracts for contract work required for operation of generation units under the responsibility of the Maintenance Department.
• Schedule work for contractor personnel.
• Work with Supply Chain for parts requisition, contract administration and accounting.

• Fill in as necessary for the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Participate in on-call rotation to support the operation of the plant during the night and weekends.

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical and electrical maintenance repair experience.
• This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company and insurer standards.

• Plant troubleshooting.
• Repair and installation of plant equipment.
• Inventory, parts, and work planning.
• Knowledge of safety codes and company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate ability to plan, coordinate and direct work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and lead multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Practical electric knowledge and experience applying National Fire Protection Association 70E (NFPA) and National Electric Code (NEC) to high voltage and low voltage situations.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet…