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: Gaeltec Utilities are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse working environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Employee assistance program
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person