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Position Description:
Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!
Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Electrical Planner to join the NGM Central Power Team. The successful candidate plans, schedules and coordinates maintenance work for the NGM Central Power Team, supporting both the OH Powerlines (Lineman) and HV Substation Maintenance teams. The role ensures that work is fully planned, with the right labor, parts, services, tooling, drawings and safety information, so it can be executed safely and efficiently.
The Planner develops and maintains Standard Job Plans (SJPs) and one-time job plans, manages work orders and preventive maintenance in SAP, supports maintenance strategy development in Ivara, coordinates planned shutdowns, and manages the team’s budgets, forecasts and month-end cost reporting.
The position reports to the Power Team Superintendent and works closely with Maintenance Supervisors, Electrical Engineers, Operations and Supply Chain.
At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and use Standard Job Plans (SJPs) for routine maintenance activities per corporate standards.
- Build and coordinate one-time job plans for work driven by operational changes, statutory requirement changes or equipment improvements.
- Continually review, seek feedback on, and optimize resources, parts, tooling, task lists, safety information, risk assessments and staging approach in SJPs.
- Communicate with Maintenance Supervisors and Electrical Engineers to plan, estimate and identify the proper labor, services and skills.
- Coordinate with operations and maintenance personnel to schedule planned shutdowns and outages.
- Assist with the design, planning and coordination of shutdowns.
- Liaise with Supply Chain to expedite parts and contractor labor.
- Ensure that routine maintenance SJPs, safety information, drawings and PM activities are uploaded and maintained in SAP.
- Update and maintain the status of work orders in SAP.
- Support the maintenance strategy development program by implementing analyses in the Ivara work management tool
- Develop and manage budgets and forecasts.
- Prepare month-end accruals and reclasses, and report on month-end cost performance.
- Review and approve invoices for payment
- Maintain accurate job plans, work order records and maintenance documentation in SAP.
- Prepare planning, backlog, schedule compliance and cost reports for the Power Team. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance planning, or in electrical maintenance in a utility, mining or heavy industrial environment required
- Previous experience using SAP for work orders, maintenance plans and purchasing. required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project) required
- Demonstrated ability to read and work from blueprints, drawings and single-line diagrams required
- Excellent safety and attendance record required
- Valid driver’s license required
- Electrical trade background (journeyman Electrician, Lineman or Substation Technician) or a technical diploma in an electrical discipline preferred
- Experience with Xeras or a similar zero-based budgeting tool preferred
- Experience with the Ivara work management tool or another reliability/maintenance strategy system preferred
- Planning and scheduling certification (e.g. CMRP, CMRT or equivalent) preferred
- Experience planning substation and overhead powerline maintenance and shutdowns.
- Occasional travel to NGM substations, powerline rights-of-way and operating sites is required
- Must obtain and maintain MSHA Part 48 training as required for site access preferred
What We Can Offer You
- A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization. Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
#LI-JB1
Position Description:
Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!
Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Electrical Planner to join the NGM Central Power Team. The successful candidate plans, schedules and coordinates maintenance work for the NGM Central Power Team, supporting both the OH Powerlines (Lineman) and HV Substation Maintenance teams. The role ensures that work is fully planned, with the right labor, parts, services, tooling, drawings and safety information, so it can be executed safely and efficiently.
The Planner develops and maintains Standard Job Plans (SJPs) and one-time job plans, manages work orders and preventive maintenance in SAP, supports maintenance strategy development in Ivara, coordinates planned shutdowns, and manages the team’s budgets, forecasts and month-end cost reporting.
The position reports to the Power Team Superintendent and works closely with Maintenance Supervisors, Electrical Engineers, Operations and Supply Chain.
At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and use Standard Job Plans (SJPs) for routine maintenance activities per corporate standards.
- Build and coordinate one-time job plans for work driven by operational changes, statutory requirement changes or equipment improvements.
- Continually review, seek feedback on, and optimize resources, parts, tooling, task lists, safety information, risk assessments and staging approach in SJPs.
- Communicate with Maintenance Supervisors and Electrical Engineers to plan, estimate and identify the proper labor, services and skills.
- Coordinate with operations and maintenance personnel to schedule planned shutdowns and outages.
- Assist with the design, planning and coordination of shutdowns.
- Liaise with Supply Chain to expedite parts and contractor labor.
- Ensure that routine maintenance SJPs, safety information, drawings and PM activities are uploaded and maintained in SAP.
- Update and maintain the status of work orders in SAP.
- Support the maintenance strategy development program by implementing analyses in the Ivara work management tool
- Develop and manage budgets and forecasts.
- Prepare month-end accruals and reclasses, and report on month-end cost performance.
- Review and approve invoices for payment
- Maintain accurate job plans, work order records and maintenance documentation in SAP.
- Prepare planning, backlog, schedule compliance and cost reports for the Power Team. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance planning, or in electrical maintenance in a utility, mining or heavy industrial environment required
- Previous experience using SAP for work orders, maintenance plans and purchasing. required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project) required
- Demonstrated ability to read and work from blueprints, drawings and single-line diagrams required
- Excellent safety and attendance record required
- Valid driver’s license required
- Electrical trade background (journeyman Electrician, Lineman or Substation Technician) or a technical diploma in an electrical discipline preferred
- Experience with Xeras or a similar zero-based budgeting tool preferred
- Experience with the Ivara work management tool or another reliability/maintenance strategy system preferred
- Planning and scheduling certification (e.g. CMRP, CMRT or equivalent) preferred
- Experience planning substation and overhead powerline maintenance and shutdowns.
- Occasional travel to NGM substations, powerline rights-of-way and operating sites is required
- Must obtain and maintain MSHA Part 48 training as required for site access preferred
What We Can Offer You
- A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization. Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
#LI-JB1
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Mining & Natural Resources
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical planner jobs.
- Experience reading and interpreting electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and specifications
- Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Knowledge of NEC code requirements and electrical installation standards
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or a related field
- Ability to coordinate with engineers, contractors, and procurement teams on project timelines
- Familiarity with material takeoffs, procurement tracking, and resource leveling
Tips for Your Electrical Planner Job Search
Tailor your resume to project scope
Electrical planners are hired on the strength of project size and complexity. List voltage levels, system types, and total project value for each role you held. Vague descriptions like 'assisted with planning' won't move you past the first screen.
List your scheduling software by name
Hiring managers scan for specific tools: Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and ETAP come up constantly in electrical planner postings. Name every platform you've used in a dedicated skills section so automated screening doesn't pass you over.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electrical planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your discipline
Electrical planner roles in utilities differ sharply from those in industrial construction or oil and gas. Filter openings by industry sector and read the scope of work carefully. Applying to roles that align with your discipline raises your callback rate significantly.
Prepare a walk-through of one complex project
Interviewers for electrical planner roles almost always ask you to describe a project from kickoff to completion. Choose one with scheduling conflicts, material delays, or coordination challenges. Walk through what happened, what you decided, and what the outcome was.
Negotiate start date around project cycles
Electrical planners are often hired to hit a specific project milestone. If an offer comes in, ask where the project stands before committing to a start date. Joining mid-phase without a handoff period is a common friction point you can address upfront.
Electrical Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electrical planners?
The most active employers for electrical planners right now are CMC, Georgia-Pacific, and Kaiser Aluminum, and the most openings are in Georgia, Texas, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Utilities, large engineering and construction firms, and industrial plant operators consistently post the highest volume of electrical planner roles.
How many electrical planner jobs are remote?
About 50% of electrical planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-coordination nature of most roles. Scheduling and document control functions are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while roles tied to active construction sites or plant operations are almost always on-site.
How do you become an electrical planner?
Most electrical planners start in an electrical trade, electrical engineering, or construction management role and move into planning as they gain project experience. Building proficiency in scheduling software, learning to read single-line diagrams and electrical specs, and earning a credential like a PMP or OSHA certification strengthens your candidacy. Many planners transition from field roles such as electrician foreman, electrical engineer, or project engineer.
How do you get hired as an electrical planner with little experience?
Entry-level electrical planner candidates with limited direct planning experience do best by highlighting adjacent skills: field electrical work, drafting or CAD experience, or time spent coordinating schedules on a construction site. Apply to assistant planner or planning coordinator postings, which are designed for candidates building toward a full planner role. Demonstrating familiarity with scheduling software and electrical drawings is more important than years of title-specific experience.
What does the electrical planner interview process look like?
Electrical planner interviews typically include a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a technical interview with a project manager or chief planner. You'll likely be asked to walk through a past project, explain how you built or maintained a schedule, and describe how you handled delays or resource conflicts. Some employers include a practical exercise, such as reviewing a project schedule or redlining a drawing, before or during the final round.
Where can I find and apply to electrical planner jobs?
You can find and apply to electrical planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your discipline, experience level, and location, then apply directly to each listing. All applications go straight to the employer, so there's no intermediary step between you and the hiring team.
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