Energy Work Management Supervisor

Energy Work Management Supervisor

Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring a people-focused and results-driven individual to lead our Outage Work Management team responsible for providing work management, planning, and scheduling support related to power energy plant outage coordination, outage electric operations and maintenance scheduling, resource coordination, and outage maintenance projects. You will direct, plan, and evaluate the work of Outage Coordinators, Planner Analysts, and BSS while providing technical expertise and establishing work programs and objectives. You will also lead, coach, and mentor your team in ways that foster engagement and promote professional growth and development.

What You Will Be Doing

• Overseeing and leading the outage work management team, planning, scheduling, and tracking of energy plant outages and projects, as well as some construction and maintenance jobs
• Developing long-range and short-term planning initiatives; establishing policies, procedures, and practices related to energy plant outages, electric operations, and construction; reviewing new policy proposals or revisions; and recommending changes in practices and procedures to increase operating efficiency and expedite workflow
• Training and developing staff in work management best practices, analysis techniques, and methodologies
• Developing goals, documenting performance, providing performance feedback, and formally evaluating staff's work
• Ensuring work performed by the team is done so in compliance with all applicable permits, laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, service level agreements, and codes - and with organization policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and objectives
• Leveraging and enhancing work management processes to aid with outage planning, organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling tasks and projects
• Forecasting staffing and resource needs, potential system failures, asset reliability, preventative maintenance, and operational requirements for planning
• Providing technical research, advice, and recommendations for policies, standards, and operating procedures to meet current and future operational and regulatory requirements and to support system installations, expansions, modifications, and improvements
• Participating in the development and administration of the assigned budget, including forecasting resource needs for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies

Who You Are

• Demonstrated work management experience, preferably in a leadership or senior/lead individual contributor capacity
• Knowledge of work management best practices
• Desire and ability to lead, coach, and mentor others to drive professional development and engagement
• A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, technical management, or a related field is valued
• Ability to build and sustain cross-functional relationships to support planning and scheduling efforts across utility service work groups
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required - operating Colorado Springs Utilities' vehicles to visit job sites is an essential function
• Successful completion of a utility apprenticeship or similar technical craft training or experience is valued

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may also require walking or standing for brief periods. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

Who We Are

One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers) and a national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time). Diamond designation recipient from the American Public Power Association a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements.

Our Commitment to Our Employees

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important we prove it! That's why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave 3 days per year
• Paid Holidays 12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness Benefits Elected Are Effective the First of the Following Month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium high-deductible health plan (HDHP) with health savings account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-term and long-term disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness

Attention

• All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.
• Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.
• Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind, including H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas (with or without OPT or STEM work authorization), or any other employment-based visas. All eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and work authorization must not be based on any work visa.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Colorado Springs Utilities is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity in accord with Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, 38 U.S.C. 4212, as amended (VEVRAA), and 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended ( 503). In addition, no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), age, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected under state or federal law. Human Resources shall assure Colorado Springs Utilities' benefits, classification, compensation, employee development, employee relations, and employment programs, conform to current legal and regulatory requirements and the provisions of Colorado Springs Utilities' Affirmative Action Plan in accordance with VEVRAA and 503.

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