Ops Trans/Substation Scheduler

PPL Corporation•Manheim Township, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the scheduling and resourcing of Transmission and Distribution substation long range schedule for both PL and contractor work. It is also responsible for scheduling all Transmission and Distribution substation failed equipment type work. Key competencies for this position include a good working knowledge of transmission and distribution substation systems, excellent communication and people skills, and the ability to stay organized, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing business needs.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year for year basis.
5+ years of relevant experience in engineering, construction/operating assignments, field operations, resource scheduling or design.
Valid PA Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Minimum two years transmission & substation or utility line construction experience, work management and job planning experience and/or transmission & substation experience required.
Two-year technical degree or four year degree in business or planning.
Knowledge of the resource management, scheduling tools and reporting.
Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

Directly responsible for the transmission and distribution substation schedule and ensure all work is planned and ready for field implementation.
Schedule all PPL long range transmission and distribution substation large project work for current and future years.
Makes resource determination of PL versus contractor crews for short and long-range transmission and distribution substation work.
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.
Places long range TCC/SO permit requests for current and future years.
Participate in weekly switching call to define T-1 switching schedule.
Monitor transmission and distribution substation budget for BI and large projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.