Planner – Overhead Lines

Position: Planner – Overhead Lines

Location: Kilkenny

Contract: One Year Fixed Term – Full Time

Salary: DOE (paid monthly)

Are you ready to be a vital part of a dynamic and innovative utilities service company? As a leading company in the Energy and Telecoms Industries, Gaeltec Utilities is driven by a collective vision: creating a cleaner, brighter living for our future. Our journey is one of continuous growth and success, we are seeking a candidate who possess a high level of commitment and passion for their role within the company.

In return we offer a good working environment, competitive compensation package, progression opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, personal development and Cycle to Work Scheme.

Overview of role:

Gaeltec Utilities are seeking a Planner to work with our Overhead Lines team.  As a planner you will be a key member of the OHL team who will prepare network maps, planned outages, weekly reports and a key resource in liaising with external contractors and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and prepare crew work packs for planned outages on a daily basis.
• Plan and prepare material lists for the crews and warehouse manager on a daily basis.
• Review work packs with the crews as they return from site to discuss any deviations/alterations to the work that was planned.
• Preparation of weekly report for materials used that takes into account all deviations/alterations to the planned work.
• Preparing network maps for supervisors/access officers to inspect works in advance of planned outages.
• Utilise the MRL system to book work days for work in urban areas.
• Liaise with manager/supervisors/access officers/stakeholders to discuss the progress of projects and address any issues that arise.
• Liaise with external contractors to organise their participation in projects when required i.e. traffic management, specialised equipment.
• Site visits and audits.
• Project co-ordination to ensure the achievement of all deliverables in a timely manner.
• Update and report progress of the project at regular intervals to the Project Manager.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role within an ESB project, specifically overhead lines networks (LV/MV/HV) is preferred, but not essential.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and planning skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to resolve issues as they arise.
• Proven experience in liaising with operational teams.
• Good customer services and organisational skills.
• Ability to risk assess activities throughout your working day within Health and Safety guidelines.
• Flexible approach to meet business requirements.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, take direction from supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules, attention to detail and follow work rules.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, in particular excel and ability to learn other software packages.
• Current drivers licence.

If you would like the chance to work in this exciting role for an innovative company, please apply directly with CV to: [email protected].

For more information on the Gaeltec team, please visit our website www.gaeltecutilities.com

Gaeltec Utilities are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse working environment.