Planning Support Specialist

Located in the heart of the Bluegrass state, East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission (G&T) electric utility with headquarters in Winchester, KY which is just a short distance from Lexington. Our cooperative has a vital mission: to safely generate and deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to our 16 owner-member cooperatives serving more than 1 million Kentuckians across 87 counties. We're leaders in environmental stewardship and we're committed to provide power to improve the lives of people in Kentucky.

As passionate as we are about providing smart energy solutions, we are equally excited about people. We strive to cultivate connected workplaces where great ideas are born and rewarding careers are built.

EKPC offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state. There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees. Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6.5% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4.5%. Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance.

For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc

EKPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Key Roles

This position is responsible for providing procurement planning and scheduling services to operations and maintenance employees to ensure their plant reliability needs are met. In addition, this position assists with collecting budgetary data and creates reports, provides analysis, and makes recommendations associated with the station's O&M budget to ensure financial goals are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

- Ensures timely procurement of all parts and tools required for work execution.

- Responsible for entire procurement process from requisition to receiver and ensures data is readily accessible; reviews, updates, and maintains purchase orders until closed.

- Establishes and maintains work order purchase requirement histories and ensures proper recordkeeping of materials purchased and received.

- Works with various staff to ensure accuracy and completion of requisition requests, including recommending material and vendor alternatives to ensure needs are met.

- Assists with identifying contractors who meet ISN requirements.

- Utilizes CMMS to monitor project status/progress and work orders in waiting material status; makes recommendations as needed to fulfill scheduling of crafts.

- Ensures the effective execution of all wait materials, predictive, corrective, and condition based maintenance activities in CMMS as outlined in the station's Work Process Optimization plan.

- Attends plant scheduling meeting and communicates information relating to parts and tools required for work execution.

- Maintains spreadsheets and project lists to provide information to internal staff.

- Utilizes various applications to provide financial/budget reports, graphs, and analyses to plant management; reviews reports and maintains expenditure controls; provides explanations for budget discrepancies.

- Assists in revising budgeted estimates and developing budgeting forecasts based on special projects.

- Serves as procure to pay subject matter expert for the station and provides training to other users.

- May assist with planning, as needed.

- Provides safety orientation to vendors.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements

Education and Certifications / Licenses:

- High school diploma or equivalent. Associate¿s degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

Experience:

- Three (3) years of related experience.

Skills and Abilities:

- Knowledgeable in EKPC's Work Process Optimization program and station's WPO map-out structure.

- Knowledgeable in the terminology of gas turbine/generator, environmental control systems, electrical systems, and mechanical equipment relevant to electrical generating stations.

- Experience using PeopleSoft and CMMS.

- Ability to investigate, analyze, and determine O&M budget cost tracking.

- Ability to understand RUS and the links/dependencies of projects.

- Strong analytical skills.

- Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.

- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of personnel at all levels of the organization, including external contacts.

- Ability to work independently and in a team oriented, collaborative environment.

- Provides thorough and timely communication to leadership and staff.

- Ability to effectively prioritize work, manage time, and adhere to deadlines.

- Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

- Proactive, detail-oriented, organized, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

- Thorough documentation and recordkeeping abilities.

- Demonstrates ability to be adaptable and flexible to constantly changing conditions.

- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information

Competencies

- Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

- Contributing to Team Success

- Quality Orientation

- Follow Up

- Decision Making

Working Conditions

§ Usual office conditions apply.

§ Regular lifting up to twenty (20) pounds.

§ Must maintain valid driver¿s license.

§ Must wear personal protective equipment as appropriate.