Planner Scheduler/Readiness Coordinator - WV & MD Work Management - Fairlea Service Center

FirstEnergy • Fairlea, WV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, on-site position with Monongahela Power Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., located in Fairlea, West Virginia. The role is responsible for short-range planning and scheduling operational processes, analyzing results, and supporting process improvements to maximize productivity and efficiency in FirstEnergy’s work management system. The coordinator supports operations supervision by managing work planning, schedules, resources, and operational status, and may assist with emergency and storm-related activities at off-site locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or a related discipline, plus related work experience; alternatively, relevant experience may substitute for the degree. The posting gives varying experience requirements by qualification level.
• Related experience may include customer service; planning, scheduling, and prioritizing work; and construction and maintenance practices.
• For the base qualification described in the posting: a bachelor’s degree plus 1–2 years of related experience, or at least 3 years of related experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• The posting also lists a qualification pathway requiring a bachelor’s degree plus 0–1 years of related experience, or at least 2 years of related experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree; relevant knowledge includes planning and scheduling work, construction and maintenance practices and procedures, work methods, materials, equipment, and tools.
• For Lines Planner/Scheduler III: a bachelor’s degree plus 2–4 years of related experience, or at least 5 years of related experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• For Lines Planner/Scheduler IV: a bachelor’s degree plus 4–6 years of related experience, or at least 7 years of related experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Professionalism when working with engineers and management and when cooperating courteously with customers, contractors, and the general public.
• Self-motivation and ability to multitask and balance competing priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with PC software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook; knowledge of SAP, GIS, CREWS, CLICK, PowerOn, CAD/AutoCAD, and the Energy Delivery Outage Application; and experience with database query tools.
• Ability to gain knowledge of planning and scheduling best practices, processes, and tools; NESC, NEC, and CGES; the company’s Accident Prevention Handbook and Manual of Operations; electrical distribution equipment and systems; construction and maintenance methods and practices; and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Personal vehicle for commuting to various facilities and locations as required, and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and direct a strong commitment to all aspects of safety.
• Support operations supervision by planning and scheduling activities and managing work queues, staffing, equipment, materials, tools, switching orders, permits, and work package instructions for line facility operations, maintenance, and construction.
• Help establish work commitment dates, expedite projects when appropriate, and adjust schedules in response to resource availability and external conditions.
• Record line employee crew and vehicle assignments in CLICK and dispatch daily work to crews.
• Use CLICK to create troubleman/serviceman schedules and assign work.
• Participate in customer interactions concerning construction and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate work requests with appropriate groups to establish job start and completion dates.
• Assist with pre-construction work request assessments to optimize resource utilization.
• Ensure underground utility locates and switching/hold-off requirements are completed.
• Develop a firm two-week plan of assigned operations center activities and a one-month projection of anticipated activities, including a daily work plan and contingency strategy for management.
• Manage time and priorities, and update management on work in progress, backlog, productivity, and other relevant status information.
• Provide technical reports and metrics to support compliance with company practices and procedures; interpret analysis and prepare recommendations.
• Coordinate with Consolidated Planning to compare actual work with the budgeted annual plan, review actual hours against forecasts, explain variances, and communicate needed forecast adjustments.
• Support processes and continuous improvement through appropriate documentation, communication, and training.
• Discuss planned work with operations personnel, address special needs involving equipment, vehicles, or flaggers, and review prints when necessary.
• Plan and schedule accelerated/service work.
• Assist during emergencies and storm-related activities, including travel to off-site locations, FirstEnergy offices, training facilities, and customer sites when requested.
• Attend required regulatory training.
• Provide day-to-day support to supervision and other employees on assigned activities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus incentive compensation
• Company-sponsored pension plan
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance program options
• Skills development training with tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level