Field Operations Scheduling Specialist - Dedicated Crews

Ameren•Maryland Heights, MO

32d

About The Position

The Field Operations Scheduler II 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; 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

Build and maintain a multi-week schedule focused on due dates and high-priority jobs
Assign work based on crew availability and location to optimize productivity where possible
Coordinate with Operations Planners and Supervisors to integrate key inputs like crew size, equipment, materials, and job duration into scheduling decisions
Monitor pre-requisites and job status, adjusting schedules to avoid delays when needed (in partnership with Operations Planners and Supervisors)
Track basic scheduling metrics and support improvements.
Document updates in planning tools and help ensure communication with stakeholders.
Lead daily and weekly scheduling / planning meetings to collect input from planners, engineers, designers, and other team members.
Coordinate responses to emergent work requests and understand the impact of changes to scheduled work.
Support and assist in emergency events such as storm restoration or gas events