Energy Delivery Scheduler

Nova Scotia Power•Lower Sackville, NS

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an Energy Delivery Scheduler to join our Energy Delivery Services team. Reporting to the Work Plan Manager, you will be responsible for creating and communicating short- and long-term work plans for our field resource groups. You will effectively utilize resource allocation and work management technologies, systems, and tools to optimize the best solutions in scheduling resources to effectively meet project commitments and cost effectiveness. You will optimize productivity of resources and work management processes through development of efficient work plans and utilizing short and long-range forecasts. The Energy Delivery Scheduler is responsible for ensuring Resource Work Management Service Levels and Productivity reporting is completed and reviewed weekly, and action plans for scheduling system corrections/improvements are implemented as required. You will also manage relationships with capital execution, contractor resources, operations managers, customer service, control center operations, engineering, procurement, 3rd party services, etc. You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of co-workers by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. You will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives. You must be flexible and be available for overtime during peak seasons and after hour emergency service restoration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technologist, or minimum five years related experience.
Experience managing multiple projects, scheduling and resource allocation.
Highly analytical, creative problem solver with strong communication skills.
Strategic user of technological tools such as Maximo, Field Service, CIS and Microsoft Office.
Knowledgeable in the areas of scheduling, planning, forecasting.
Possess a valid driver’s license with a clear driver’s abstract.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a regulated utility business would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Creating and communicating short- and long-term work plans for field resource groups.
Utilizing resource allocation and work management technologies, systems, and tools to optimize scheduling of resources to meet project commitments and cost effectiveness.
Optimizing productivity of resources and work management processes through development of efficient work plans and utilizing short and long-range forecasts.
Ensuring Resource Work Management Service Levels and Productivity reporting is completed and reviewed weekly.
Implementing action plans for scheduling system corrections/improvements as required.
Managing relationships with capital execution, contractor resources, operations managers, customer service, control center operations, engineering, procurement, 3rd party services, etc.
Ensuring personal safety and that of co-workers by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
Accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives.
Being flexible and available for overtime during peak seasons and after hour emergency service restoration.

Benefits

Hybrid work model.
A comprehensive benefits plan.
24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue.
Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Parental leave top-up plan.
Wellness benefits.
Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies.
A focus on employee development.
Available sponsored education programs.
Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work.
Mentoring opportunities.
Fundraising-matching.
Volunteer programs.
Various committees and employee resource groups.
Scholarships for children of employees.
Short-term incentive plan.
A Defined Contribution Pension Plan.