Senior Planner Analyst-Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls - Water and Wastewater Treatment
Job Type: Business Operations
Pay Range $106,912 to $122,970
Location Colorado Springs, CO
Date First Posted 3/30/26
Applications are being accepted through: 4/10/26
*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 Planner Analyst
Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls - Water and Wastewater Treatment
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 shutdown planning, scheduling, and coordinating repair activities associated with the water and wastewater treatment assets of our organization. You will be responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and analyzing maintenance activities for various equipment and Instrumentation, Electrical, and Controls 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 water treatment systems are maintained efficiently with the proper amount of analysis and schedule/planning rigor. This will enable Colorado Springs Utilities to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective water and wastewater services 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 located at the Las Vegas Resource Recovery Facility; however, it is expected to support nine treatment plants within the Plant Work Management Group.
How you will enjoy spending your time:
Review, prepare, plan, schedule, and analyze routine and shutdown work orders
Develop craft-specific job plans, material ordering, working in MAXIMO to allocate workload, and scheduling maintenance activities for Instrumentation, Electrical, and Controls personnel at all Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Develop rolling weekly and daily maintenance schedules for corrective maintenance, PMs, projects, and new installations of equipment involving all process areas and control systems across 9 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Responsible for overseeing Work Management Best Practices Implementation for Treatment Plant 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 Shutdown Planning, Asset Integration, and Maintenance Planning Strategies
Assist in developing Integrated Asset Management Strategies and implementation processes and standards for all treatment 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 an Electrician or Electrical Technician, Instrumentation/Controls Tech, Plant or Pump Mechanic, or Plant Operator. Experience in construction planning or estimating processes is preferred. Experience with Asset Management Fundamentals is essential. Work experience in a Water or Wastewater treatment facility or related industry field is also preferred. Additionally, we desire candidates who bring the following knowledge and experience:
Experience performing data input and analytical analysis using various software applications, such as Power BI and Maximo
Knowledge of engineering, construction, and operations work management measurements, principles, and techniques
Strong attention to detail and project management skills demonstrated in your ability to track, review, and analyze schedules throughout all phases of the project
Experience in estimating electrical and mechanical cost projections, including material, labor, and contracted services
Experience with electrical attributes related to the repair of motors, switchgear, control modules, lighting, analyzers, transmitters, and cabling
Proficient at scheduling, planning, forecasting, monitoring, acquiring resources, project/program monitoring, analyzing, reporting, communicating, and developing weekly job schedules and digital work packets
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work cross-functionally with various stakeholders
Excellent organizational skills in planning electrical and mechanical maintenance projects and repair
Collecting data and analyzing results
Colorado Springs Utilities CMMS (MAXIMO) system
Microsoft Project, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Scheduling, planning, forecasting, and analyzing weekly job schedules
Problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills
An excellent safety record and demonstrated safety behaviors in support of an incident and injury-free workplace
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a 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
Who We Are...
Colorado Springs Utilities, a four-service utility provider with a 100-year reputation of integrity, gives you an experience unmatched by other utility companies. We continuously strive to stay ahead of the business curve with our established priority to update and incorporate state-of-the-art technology and provide a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy. In fact, we were recently awarded the Diamond Designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA), recognizing our utility for having some of the highest ratings in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements among the more than 2,000 public utilities in the nation. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is the perfect blend of mountain and city living. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, you will enjoy nature at its finest while residing in the sixth most desirable place to live in the United States (according to U.S. News & World Report, 2021).
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 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 employer sponsorship of a 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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Job Type: Business Operations
