Field Operations Scheduler II/III

Ameren•Union, MO

About The Position

The Field Operations Scheduler III plays a pivotal role in optimizing field crew efficiency by building and maintaining a high-quality multi-week schedule for construction and/or service crews. This position ensures that priority work is completed and maximizes productivity of available crews. This person will also work closely with Operations Planners-Supervisor(s) to assign work to appropriately sized and equipped crews and confirm all jobs are ready to be worked prior to dispatch.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business Administration, Business Management, Engineering Technology, Information Technology, Construction Management or related field.
Two or more years of relevant experience (e.g., electric, gas, or substation construction, planning, scheduling, engineering, operations, or maintenance or experience working with Ameren work management systems) required.
Six or more years of related experience or four years of related experience with an Associate's degree may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
Ability to analyze data (e.g., capacity, new business, projects, spreadsheets) to determine resources and skills required to complete the work
Ability to manage change effectively to influence project teams and results
Ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing
Ability to collaborate and interact effectively and professionally with team members, leaders, and customers (internal or external) to build trust
Ability to manage time and meet deadlines by prioritizing and coordinating multiple projects and assignments
Ability to understand and comply with company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Thorough understanding of work coordination processes and ability to execute within the processes
Ability to think critically and resolve conflicts as problems arise
Ability to think creatively and innovatively to support continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements

Nice To Haves

Experience in project management, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, or project accounting such as UIP, Primavera, and PowerPlan preferred.
Experience with EMPRV, TRIS, Workday and other PC tools such as Microsoft Windows/Office
Experience with internal scheduling software and systems (e.g., Maximo, Click FSE)

Responsibilities

Independently build and maintain multi-week schedules focused on due dates and high-priority jobs for multiple crews and potentially across multiple sites
Assign work strategically to maximize crew productivity, considering constraints like job location, crew expertise, and logistics in accordance with the limitations of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Lead coordination with Operations Planners and Supervisors to integrate key inputs like crew size, equipment, materials, and job duration into scheduling decisions
Continuously monitor pre-requisites and job status, and adapt schedules to avoid delays when needed (in partnership with Operations Planners and Supervisors)
Proactively lead data-driven reviews of key scheduling metrics to drive conversations about productivity improvement opportunities.
Document updates in planning tools and help ensure communication with stakeholders, proactively flagging changes as needed.
Lead daily and weekly scheduling / planning meetings, ensuring clear input is gathered and shared, and schedule risks are mitigated collaboratively.
Coordinate responses to emergent work requests, balancing immediate needs with overall schedule goals
Support and assist in emergency events such as storm restoration or gas events