Operations Scheduler IV
Position Summary
The Operations Scheduler Associate is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining work schedules that support safe, reliable, and efficient electric utility operations. This role collaborates closely with field operations, engineering, planning, and dispatch teams to prioritize and sequence maintenance, construction, and emergency work activities.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
Work Planning: Assist with the development of multi-month work plans that balance available hours with Capital and Non-Capital workload for Overhead Transmission & Distribution(T&D) craft Utilize Maximo to evaluate Projects, Programs, Preventative Maintenance, and Corrective Maintenance work Track and update Regulatory Work related to Inspection and Maintenance Analyze and recommend overtime requirements by managing work schedules that maintain balance between types of work, work force availability, reliability, cost, and customer commitments
Work Coordination: Ensure preconstruction requirements are completed, and necessary coordination is executed prior to scheduling These include, but are not limited to one-calls, material procurement, permitting, protection, clearance requests, multi craft interdependencies Understand designs, circuit maps, and construction requirements for scheduled work to promote safety and productivity during construction Ensure capital and maintenance work orders are completed in a timely manner Submit the proper notifications for customer planned outages
Schedule Work: Coordinate work assignment schedules from a global perspective on a 2 to 3 week ahead basis for field personnel Work to create daily consensus between internal customers and field supervision Adjust to trouble and emergent work by shifting resources and optimizing assignments to drive responsiveness and reliability Schedule work according to the Work Plan and weekly/daily availability Coordinate with supporting groups for timely and efficient scheduling of work Communicate schedule updates with internal and external customers as needed Plan and lead weekly schedule meetings with relative stakeholders
Additional Responsibilities
Perform other job-related duties as assigned Storm team duties as assigned
Education And Experience
Required: Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as engineering, business related field or technical field
In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, a commensurate combination of education and experience will be considered.
Five (5) years related experience preferred.
Skills/Abilities
Ability to plan and direct the work of others
Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to analyze and develop strategies to effectively schedule multiple projects
Physical Requirements
This position occasionally requires driving to various job sites, many of which are unimproved.
Review of the work requires walking and climbing inside energized substations, unimproved sites, on city streets.
Hybrid Work Position
Follows our hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.
Storm Roles
All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset.
Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company.
Examples of storm roles could include but aren't limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.
Data Governance
Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action. Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at HR@duqlight.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.