Ops Distribution Scheduler/Lead Ops Distribution Scheduler

About the role

Position is responsible for the scheduling and resourcing of T-0 through T-5 schedule for both PL and contractor work. Responsible for scheduling all PES and failed equipment type work. Responsible for communicating / coordinating with customers the plans and expectations for the completion of PES work. Key competencies for this position include a good working knowledge of electrical distribution system and excellent communication and people skills. This role works under limited supervision to successfully complete the responsibilities of the role.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and manages the T-0 through T-5 schedule for both PL and contractor work
• Schedules all failed equipment type work
• Communicates with customers on plan and expectations for completion of PES (non-large project) work
• Obtains status of contractor jobs within T-5, manages schedule accordingly and coordinates with the Long-Range Planner
• Makes resource determination of PL versus contractor crews for short term work
• Schedules low tension network (LTN) jobs through T-5 and all LTN planned and corrective maintenance
• Conduct weekly work plan meetings to communicate priorities to foremen and planning coordinators and assure understanding of the status of current week and future weeks work
• Conduct weekly work plan meetings with Contractors and Planning Coordinators to communicate priorities and assure understanding of the status of current week
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Ops Distribution Scheduler:

• Associate's Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year for year basis
• 5+ years of relevant experience. Relevant experience may include engineering, construction, operations, design, or customer focused assignments
• Work experience using corporate computer software systems
• Valid PA Driver License

Lead Ops Distribution Scheduler:

• Associate's Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year for year basis
• 7+ years of relevant experience. Relevant experience may include engineering, construction, operations, design, or customer focused assignments
• Work experience using corporate computer software systems
• Valid PA Driver License

Preferred Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or four-year degree in business or planning
• Minimum of two years of work management function or job planning experience
• Knowledge of the resource management, scheduling tools and reporting
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements
• Minimum of two years of field ops experience