Network Outage Planner

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Circet Power NI are looking for an experienced Network Outage Planner to join our team.

Working with Circet
Due to extensive growth in our power division, we have an exciting opportunity for Network Outage planners to join the Circet power projects Team. This role is based in our Northern Ireland offices, for the scheduling and programing of overhead powerline outages on the NIEN network covering the whole of their patch. The role will form part of the Circet project management team responsible for the successful delivery of network re-build schemes. The role will have key involvement in the management of NIEN's customers and CML's. Will involve compiling outage and CML plans for the network, produce maps and drawings detailing to work sections, and provide support and guidance to the field staff members.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Initial outage schedule for each circuit detailing how many outages is required on each section but in keeping with NIEN customer and CML commitments.
• Compile proposals around locations of temporary switches and agree with the client
• Manage and direct access officers so that agreements are in place for all work sections in keeping with the outage schedule
• Manage and direct the pole and material deliveries in keeping with the outage schedule
• Manage all the land owner exceptions
• Manage and close out all customer queries in a timely manner
• Manage all SFA's if required

Knowledge & Skills Requirements:.

• IT literate with MS packages
• Proven track record for delivering results to tight timescales
• Good communication skills verbal & written
• Positive approach to problem solving
• Strong desire to continually improve performance
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Flexibility to travel throughout Northern Ireland
• Full driving licence

Desired (not essential)

• Experience in overhead power industry as supervisor or higher
• Electrical engineering qualification
• CNS Knowledge
• GNIS Knowledge
• E600 system Knowledge
• ARC GIS PRO

Why work in Circet?

• Be part of a company that encourages involvement, diversity and inclusion
• Be part of a company that nurtures excellence and develops leaders
• Be part of a company that encourages personal development and career progression through our further education programme, mentoring programme and pathway programme
• Be part of a company that is dedicated to making a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility
• You will get a competitive salary and a benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave per annum, life assurance, access to Employee Assistance Programmes and access to career developmental opportunities

Circet is an inclusive organisation and welcomes all applications. Our mission is to create a workforce that consists of individuals with talent, skills and potential across all areas of our business. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.