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Work Planner jobs are open across manufacturing, construction, utilities, and logistics, from entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in production planning, maintenance scheduling, and resource coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Pleasanton
Position Summary:
Coordinates and assembles work and resource plans that align with the budget plan. Monitors weekly and annual execution of the work plan by the Transmission and Distribution execution organizations. Understands the effectiveness of, and recommend improvements in business process, practice and procedures as they relate to the identification of known work and work management data quality in the various work management systems. May work closely with the GO Business Finance team to monitor and reallocate budget between programs and maintain and overall view of budget performance.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.
This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.
A reasonable salary range is:
Bay Area Minimum: $102,000.
Bay Area Maximum: $152,000.
&/OR
California Minimum: $97,000.
California Maximum: $144,000.
Job Responsibilities:
Depending on role, may be responsible for any or all of the following:
- Supports the establishment of a baseline strategic approach to work plan execution. Runs regular reports from multiple data sources to analyze available resources and compare against resource demand by work category.
- Supports the development of contingency plans with stakeholders to assure work readiness if work and financial plans require adjustment.
- Highlights issues such as actual cost or resource data outside of plan. Determines how and where to obtain further information from systems or stakeholders to investigate and determine cause of variance. May independently reach out to stakeholders to explore performance variances and causes.
- Partners with peers and stakeholders to develop integrated work plans, project plan updates and presentation materials for regular work and budget meetings.
- Participates on special initiative project teams and, on occasion, may take on a team leadership role on specific
- Presents findings and makes recommendations to function management
- May also perform some or all of the following responsibilities:
o Tracks and reports on work progression, monitors execution of work plans and updates portfolios for short- and long-term planning. Ensures work plan is transparent and well communicated.
o Complete understanding of end to end process (workflow) knowledge of at least one work stream.
o Evaluates the associated costs and resources needed to execute work plans.
Qualifications :Minimum :
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, business administration or comparable quantitative field or equivalent related work experience
- 5 years of relevant work experience with steady progression of responsibilities
- Proficient to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Utility, energy or regulatory industry experience
- Advanced understanding of the utility or energy industry drivers, issues and trends.
- Advanced knowledge of long-term strategic resource/operational planning theories, concepts, practices, methods and techniques
- Advanced data analysis, benchmarking, monitoring and business/financial analysis skills including knowledge of varied analytical methods.
- Analytical problem solving and decision-making skills to develop comprehensive solutions.
- Advanced oral and written communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Adaptable to changing business conditions and ambiguity.
- Advanced knowledge of business and work planning processes. ((e.g., Units, activities, systems, etc.).
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Visual Basic Applications (VBA), Business Objects or similar software
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, Visual Basic Applications (VBA) or similar software.
- e.g., Units, Maintenance Activity Type (MAT) Codes, Provider Cost Center
Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Pleasanton
Position Summary:
Coordinates and assembles work and resource plans that align with the budget plan. Monitors weekly and annual execution of the work plan by the Transmission and Distribution execution organizations. Understands the effectiveness of, and recommend improvements in business process, practice and procedures as they relate to the identification of known work and work management data quality in the various work management systems. May work closely with the GO Business Finance team to monitor and reallocate budget between programs and maintain and overall view of budget performance.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.
This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.
A reasonable salary range is:
Bay Area Minimum: $102,000.
Bay Area Maximum: $152,000.
&/OR
California Minimum: $97,000.
California Maximum: $144,000.
Job Responsibilities:
Depending on role, may be responsible for any or all of the following:
- Supports the establishment of a baseline strategic approach to work plan execution. Runs regular reports from multiple data sources to analyze available resources and compare against resource demand by work category.
- Supports the development of contingency plans with stakeholders to assure work readiness if work and financial plans require adjustment.
- Highlights issues such as actual cost or resource data outside of plan. Determines how and where to obtain further information from systems or stakeholders to investigate and determine cause of variance. May independently reach out to stakeholders to explore performance variances and causes.
- Partners with peers and stakeholders to develop integrated work plans, project plan updates and presentation materials for regular work and budget meetings.
- Participates on special initiative project teams and, on occasion, may take on a team leadership role on specific
- Presents findings and makes recommendations to function management
- May also perform some or all of the following responsibilities:
o Tracks and reports on work progression, monitors execution of work plans and updates portfolios for short- and long-term planning. Ensures work plan is transparent and well communicated.
o Complete understanding of end to end process (workflow) knowledge of at least one work stream.
o Evaluates the associated costs and resources needed to execute work plans.
Qualifications :Minimum :
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, business administration or comparable quantitative field or equivalent related work experience
- 5 years of relevant work experience with steady progression of responsibilities
- Proficient to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Utility, energy or regulatory industry experience
- Advanced understanding of the utility or energy industry drivers, issues and trends.
- Advanced knowledge of long-term strategic resource/operational planning theories, concepts, practices, methods and techniques
- Advanced data analysis, benchmarking, monitoring and business/financial analysis skills including knowledge of varied analytical methods.
- Analytical problem solving and decision-making skills to develop comprehensive solutions.
- Advanced oral and written communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Adaptable to changing business conditions and ambiguity.
- Advanced knowledge of business and work planning processes. ((e.g., Units, activities, systems, etc.).
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Visual Basic Applications (VBA), Business Objects or similar software
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, Visual Basic Applications (VBA) or similar software.
- e.g., Units, Maintenance Activity Type (MAT) Codes, Provider Cost Center
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Who's Hiring
- ArborMetrics Solutions42
- Asplundh Tree Expert10
- Akima4
- MCSA3
- OLH3
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Electronics & Hardware
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in work planner jobs.
- Experience with CMMS or EAM software such as SAP PM or IBM Maximo
- Ability to develop, prioritize, and manage preventive and corrective maintenance schedules
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with operations and maintenance teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook
- Two or more years of experience in a planning, scheduling, or maintenance coordination role
- Familiarity with permit-to-work systems, safety procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements
Tips for Your Work Planner Job Search
Tailor your resume to planning tools
Work planner job postings often filter candidates by familiarity with scheduling software like SAP PM, Maximo, or CMMS platforms. Name the specific tools you've used and the types of work orders or schedules you managed in each role.
Quantify your planning scope clearly
Hiring managers want to know the size of what you planned: crew count, number of work orders per week, asset count, or budget you coordinated. Replace vague descriptions like 'managed scheduling' with the actual scale of your workload.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists work 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 by industry sector
Planning duties differ significantly between manufacturing, utilities, and construction. When searching, filter by industry to avoid roles where your specific experience, such as preventive maintenance planning versus project scheduling, may not translate cleanly to what the employer expects.
Prepare a scenario answer for backlog management
Interviewers for work planner roles almost always ask how you've handled a backlog or competing priorities. Prepare a concrete example with the number of open work orders, how you triaged them, and the outcome, so your answer is specific and credible.
Negotiate schedule ownership in your offer discussion
Beyond base pay, work planners can negotiate authority over scheduling decisions, access to planning software, and cross-department communication rights. Clarifying these in the offer stage prevents friction with supervisors who may otherwise override your plans.
Work Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most work planners?
The most active employers for work planners right now are ArborMetrics Solutions, Asplundh Tree Expert, and Akima, and the most openings are in Michigan, Ohio, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest in industries with large physical assets, such as utilities, oil and gas, and heavy manufacturing.
How many work planner jobs are remote?
About 21% of work planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on coordination most roles require. Sub-areas like resource scheduling, project planning support, and documentation-heavy planning roles are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a work planner?
Most work planners start in a trades, maintenance, or operations role to build hands-on knowledge of the work they'll coordinate. From there, moving into a planner assistant or scheduler role lets you learn CMMS systems and work order management. Certifications from organizations like SMRP or the Association for Equipment Management Professionals can strengthen your candidacy for senior positions.
Can you get hired as a work planner with little experience?
Entry-level work planner roles do exist, particularly in organizations that promote from within their maintenance or operations teams. Employers hiring candidates with limited planning experience typically look for strong organizational skills, comfort with scheduling software, and direct exposure to the type of assets or work orders the role covers, even if that experience came from a trades or technician background rather than a planning desk.
What does the work planner interview process look like?
Most work planner interviews include an initial phone or video screen focused on your background and familiarity with CMMS tools, followed by a panel or in-person interview with operations, maintenance, and HR stakeholders. Candidates are typically asked scenario-based questions about backlog prioritization, communicating schedule changes to crews, and how they handle emergency work orders that disrupt a planned schedule.
Where can I find and apply to work planner jobs?
You can find and apply to work planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and planning specialty, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and location preferences.
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