Associate Scheduler and Planner (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy•Nashua, NH

3d•$73,110 - $81,230•Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves progressive levels of associate, fully qualified, and senior classifications within the Planner role. The overall duties are similar across these levels, with progression based on the complexity of assignments, supervision provided, and qualifications. The role exercises judgment and discretion in completing complex tasks related to the development, planning, scheduling, and coordination of work packages. It integrates multiple work order inputs into short and long-term plans, project schedules, and maintenance schedules for the assigned department. Eversource supports work-life balance with hybrid schedules, requiring employees to work at least three days in the office (Tuesdays and Wednesdays mandatory), with the third day determined by the employee and supervisor. Applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed and will not be offered immigration-related sponsorship.

Requirements

Knowledge of database systems and reporting tools.
Demonstrated skill in workload planning and resource allocation.
Demonstrated competency and proficiency in oral and written communications; is customer driven; displays initiative; Makes sound decisions to support the mission; Applies knowledge and skill to solve problems and responds promptly, appropriately and constructively to employees.
Requires working and technical knowledge of Planning and Scheduling demands.
Ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g. Click Schedule, Maximo, Microsoft Office, Work Management and Primavera).
Strong analytical skills and demonstrated skill in the workload planning and resource allocation.
Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, related discipline or equivalent experience.
Zero (0) to three (3) years related experience required.
Knowledge of Electric Operations; Gas Operations or Transmission preferred, in direct correlation with business and area of job opening.
Valid Drivers License and access to a vehicle to drive to different reporting locations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Electric Operations; Gas Operations or Transmission preferred, in direct correlation with business and area of job opening.

Responsibilities

Assists with planning and scheduling daily work assignments for the Construction and Maintenance departments.
Ensures work is scheduled appropriately to meet both customer and compliance deadlines.
Ensures that work-plans and schedules facilitate timely and cost-effective completion of all capital workload including new business, compliance and mandated work, system reliability, and maintenance and construction.
Works collaboratively across the organization to achieve company’s strategies and goals.
Builds and maintains daily and weekly work schedules for Construction, Maintenance, crews, and personnel.
Ensures that area resources are available to meet work demands.
Responsible for scheduling all work in the order of priority that will ensure compliance deadlines and customer needs are fully met.
Responsible for scheduling daily work assignments in a manner that optimizes crew productivity and minimizes overtime expenditures.
Assists with organizing and facilitating weekly planning meetings with Operating department personnel.
Weekly communication of the work plan to Operating department personnel.
Daily monitoring of actual work completed compared to the work plan.
Prepares the weekly/annual construction schedule utilizing scheduling software such as Primavera.
Assists with district liaison activities with local and municipal officials.
Resolves customer issues and concerns as required.
Monitors current and future workload to ensure district plans and schedules maximize productivity and meet compliance.
Prepares weekly and monthly workload status reports for management and sends out schedules daily for work being performed by both contractor and Company crews.
Provide customer service communication, scheduling, and follow up.
Confirm that all necessary prerequisites to schedule a job are complete and valid.
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.