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Senior Instrumentation and Controls Planner- Power Generation

Job Type: **Business Operations**

Pay Range **$106,912 to $122,970**

Location **Colorado Springs, CO**

Date First Posted **11/13/25**

Applications are being accepted through: 11/24/25

_*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted._

Senior Instrumentation and Controls Planner- Power Generation

***This job is eligible for relocation assistance to help aid with the costs of relocating to the Colorado Springs area.

The Plant Work Management team is hiring a **Senior Instrumentation and Controls Planner** for our team. This opportunity will allow you to utilize your maintenance experience coupled with your aptitude for routine and outage planning, scheduling, and coordinating repair activities associated with the electric-generating assets of our organization. You will be responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and analyzing maintenance activities for various equipment and craft personnel. Your maintenance knowledge and analytical skills will be instrumental in maintaining the operational readiness condition of critical assets.

Your thoughtful planning and dedication to excellence will ensure our electric generation system is constructed and maintained efficiently with the proper amount of analysis and schedule/planning rigor. This will enable Colorado Springs Utilities to provide the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of electricity to our customer-owners. You will also implement and develop work management best practices for maintenance planning at Utilities’ plant environments.

This position will be centralized at the Nixon/Front Range Power Plant location; however, it is expected to support all energy supply plants and remote sites within the Plant Work Management Group as business needs dictate.

How will you enjoy spending your time:

+ Review, prepare, plan, schedule, and analyze routine and outage work orders

+ Develop craft-specific job plans, material ordering, working in MAXIMO to allocate workload, and scheduling maintenance personnel at all Power Plants

+ Develop weekly, and daily maintenance schedules for repair, PMs, and new installations of equipment involving Hydro Units, Coal Fired Boilers, Scrubbers, Gas Turbines, Coal Reclaim, and Water Treatment Facility, along with the new Aeroderivative Units

+ Responsible for overseeing Work Management Best Practices Implementation for Electric Generation assets

+ Create project work breakdown structure and collaborate with stakeholders to monitor, analyze, and report on projects in all phases of Work Management

+ Create, maintain, and track service records associated with asset management, asset creation, LID, and PMs & JPs in Maximo

+ Provide technical direction to a small group of professional, craft, and/or support personnel and act as mentor and trainer to planner analysts

+ Attend meetings and participate in presentations to the management team concerning Outage Planning, Asset Integration, and Maintenance Planning Strategies

+ Assist in developing Integrated Asset Management Strategies and implementation processes and standards for all ESD facilities, personnel, assets, and infrastructure

What we are looking for:

At the Planner Analyst Senior classification, candidates typically offer progressive experience in planning, scheduling, and analyzing construction and maintenance projects. Ideally, you will possess a minimum of 3 years of journey-level experience in a related craft such as Power Plant Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Plant Operations. Experience in construction planning or estimating processes is preferred. Experience with Asset Management Fundamentals is essential. An electric generation facility or related industry fields are also preferred. Additionally, we desire candidates who bring the following knowledge and experience:

+ Skilled in data input and analytical analysis using Power BI, Maximo, and Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

+ Knowledgeable in engineering, construction, and operations work management principles and metrics

+ Strong project management and attention to detail; experienced in tracking, reviewing, and analyzing schedules across all project phases

+ Proficient in estimating electrical and mechanical costs for materials, labor, and contracted services

+ Hands-on experience with electrical generation systems, including motor repair, switchgear, ductwork, lighting, and cabling

+ Expertise in scheduling, planning, forecasting, resource acquisition, and developing weekly job schedules and digital work packets

+ Collaborative team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills

+ Organized in planning and executing electrical and mechanical maintenance and repair projects

+ Experienced in data collection, analysis, and reporting using CMMS (Maximo)

+ Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is **_required_** - operating Colorado Springs Utilities' vehicles to visit job sites is an essential function

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

+ Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

+ Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, and travel

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 a 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.

**Accessibility Accommodations** . If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at [email protected] or by calling 719-668-7500. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as the result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes.

**E-Verify and Right to Work Notice** . Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: http://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/applicants-rights-and-responsibilities/ . If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530.

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Job Type: Business Operations