Planning and Scheduling Technician

Hydro One Networks Inc•To Be Determined, ON

8d•CA$122,331 - CA$130,617•Onsite

About The Position

Hydro One is the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. With a history dating back over 110 years, Hydro One is focused on providing exceptional customer service and building safe communities. This role is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Hydro One.

Requirements

Requires a knowledge of electronics, electrical theory, mechanics, instrumentation, heat and thermodynamics associated with rates and operating techniques, materials and equipment related to technical and planning work programs.
Requires a knowledge of mathematics necessary to perform calculations.
Requires a knowledge of computer technology in order to operate work and project management systems.
Requires experience in a trade or operating setting to understand department systems, operating work methods, practices, maintenance procedures to gain an appreciation of materials and equipment characteristics and to comprehend technical and planning work programs.
Requires experience to understand the practical aspects of design and procurement such as drawing, materials, equipment, deployment of working forces and schedule durations and logic and practices.
Requires experience in work sequences to develop logical work packages.
Requires experience in estimating, planning, organizing, and scheduling of work to assist in the preparation of plans and work programs, analysis and presentation of data on group accomplishments and workload forecasts.
Requires experience within P&C, Operating, Electrical Maintenance and Mechanical Maintenance to be familiar with technical work requirements in the field.
Requires experience in the operation of computerized work management systems to prepare plans and schedules.
Requires experience to be familiar with the interrelationship with other sections within the department and supporting departments.

Nice To Haves

A two-year course of concentrated study in an Electrical Engineering Technician program or by having equivalent level of education.

Responsibilities

Prepare and design plans, schedules and work programs for various work groups in accordance with scheduling processes and work methods and procedures.
Process and maintain records on work requests and assign priorities based on established criteria, as directed. Discuss special requirements with originator of the work request. Perform assessments and estimates.
Ensure materials are procured, tracked and secured, T&WE, Contracted Services and specialized equipment including test equipment are in place. This includes the ordering of material that is either direct shipped or warehouse resourced, the maintaining of local storages for free issue, and ensuring the re-supply of these materials. Ensure outages are secured for work packages to meet the schedule requirements. Interface with project management to ensure materials are ordered on schedule.
Identify and assemble appropriate documents necessary for a work packages including work order information, procedures, switching orders and other pertinent UWPC documents.
Plan and schedule work programs and work orders for crews utilizing the current set of planning and scheduling tools including scheduling software, Networks Outage Management System, Network Management System and station drawings.
Work with technicians to coordinate work programs and schedules of different work groups, establishing a logical work sequence and appropriate resource allocation.
Compare plans, schedules and work programs developed for past similar circumstances and check to substantiate logic of proposed plan, schedule or work program. Submit proposed plan, schedule or work program for supervisory review and approval.
Work with the field supervisor, Services Specialist, Sr. P&C Engineer and other support staff to coordinate planning & scheduling services, as required. Refer issues of controversial nature to the supervisor for resolution.
Develop and monitor progress of plans, schedules and work programs through feedback and discussion with staff, as well as, through participation in planning meetings and through computerized work management systems. Identify scheduling problems, such as under-use of resources and inform Scheduler. Make recommendations, as required, to change and improve the planning process.
Review status of work request. Update the status of scheduled work that has been completed in a timely manner. Analyze and present data on group accomplishments and workload forecasts. Prepare status reports, as required, such as completed or outstanding work packages, using computerized and manual systems.
Perform other duties as required.