Outage Scheduler (Control IV)

Outage Scheduler (Control IV)

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Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking an experienced Outage Scheduler (Control IV) to support our Power Generation Energy Facilities. In this critical role, you'll develop, coordinate, and maintain outageschedules that keep our operations reliable, safe, and optimized.

Effective communication is essential in this role. The Scheduler works closely with Coordinators and Planners who are responsible for creating and updating work orders, developing and revising standard job plans, and maintaining the preventive maintenance (PM) database. This includes reviewing and correcting job estimates for repeatable tasks, closing schedules, and evaluating close-out comments for follow-up actions, building and updating bills of materials, and generating reports. The Scheduler ensures alignment across these activities to support daily operations and maintain accurate, efficient scheduling processes. To be successful in this role, you bring a strong combination of technical knowledge, scheduling expertise, and leadership skills.

As our Outage Scheduler, you will:

• Develop and manage outage schedules using Maximo, MS Project, and/or Primavera, ensuring efficient coordination of manpower, equipment, and materials
• Create, update, and oversee schedules based on equipment status, workforce availability, and critical business needs
• Collaborate daily with Planners, Coordinators, Engineers, Supervisors, and maintenance personnel to confirm work scope, job plans, and resource needs
• Ensure proper work order flow—creation, updates, job plan revisions, PM database accuracy, and schedule close-out reviews
• Maintain thorough communication across operations to verify potential problem areas and ensure alignment on maintenance priorities
• Participate in special projects, committee work, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support safe working practices and compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements in energy facilities
• Coordinate and schedule all outage-related work with attention to safety, cost, and operational efficiency
• Interface effectively with peers and CSU departments to ensure consistent work practices and shared knowledge
• Apply a strong understanding of facility operations, equipment, maintenance practices, and disassembly/reassembly procedures
• Work with contractor craft personnel and equipment manufacturer representatives as needed
• Manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with accuracy and professionalism

Who You Are:

• Relevant experience in an energy facility or equivalent maintenance environment is required
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or similar preferred
• Advanced certifications valued (e.g., AACE CCP/CEP, ASPE, PMI)
• Proven success in producing multi-disciplinary schedules and improving QA/QC standards
• Demonstrated experience interpreting drawings, specifications, and construction documents
• Proficiency in Maximo, CMMS tools, MS Project, and Primavera.
• Strong understanding of Preventive, Predictive, and Condition-Based Maintenance
• Skilled in Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook; experience with data analysis and cost benchmarking
• Solid understanding of O&M budgets
• Knowledge of equipment functions, uses, and capabilities

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

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