Winchester, Kentucky
Posted: 18-Jul-25
Location: Owenton, Kentucky
Type: Full Time
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Position Opening for Service Planner at Owen Electric Cooperative
The Service Planner provides exceptional service to the member-owners by providing prompt and efficient responses to requests for service, acting as the main point of contact through the lifecycle of the project. This position is responsible for residential and commercial construction projects from design to completion, ensuring compliance with industry standards (RUS and NESC) and optimizes for cost and time efficiency.
This individual must be capable of learning all aspects of distribution line construction, including RUS and Cooperative specifications, PSC rules and regulations, National Electric Code and National Electric Safety Code. Familiarity with completing records required of this type of position, and knowledge of overall operations of a Rural Electric Cooperatives work order procedures would be advantageous. Should be skilled in areas of organizing and planning work too effectively accomplish the responsibilities of this position. Must have ability to communicate effectively with other work groups within OEC, consumers and outside entities. Must be able to resolve problems and make effective decisions on a daily basis. Must relate and interact with people at all levels internal to the organization and external as follows: members, contractors, general public, state electrical inspectors, PSC, other public utilities, state and federal entities and cooperative affiliates and attorneys. Should possess basic knowledge of Word and Excel software. A valid driver’s license is required.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent plus 5 years work experience; OR Associates degree in a Technical Field is required.
- Educational requirement may be met by combination of education and experience when competency for the role is demonstrated
- Knowledge of electric utilities, CAD, and surveying is desired, but not required.
- Experience dealing with easements, new construction management, or operations within an electric utility is desired, but not required.
- Must possess valid driver’s license.