Scheduler - MCU (Schenectady, NY)

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

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About The Position

Position Summary The NAM MCU Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the schedule for NAM MCU projects across the NAM Wind Services Organization(WSO). This role ensures that all projects start dates, cranes, labor, tooling, and logistics are effectively coordinated to achieve safe, on-time, and cost-efficient execution. The Scheduler acts as the central hub connecting Cranes, Field Teams, Resource Management, and Supply Chain to maintain real-time visibility and control over project schedules.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in field execution, project scheduling, workforce planning, or operations coordination.
• Strong proficiency with scheduling and planning software.
• Proficiency with data and reporting tools (Excel, Smartsheet, etc.).
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across multiple departments.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight timelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Safety-first mindset — understands the importance of planning for safe field execution.
• Organized and detail-oriented — thrives in managing moving parts and shifting priorities.
• Proactive communicator — anticipates issues and informs stakeholders early.
• Accountable — takes ownership of schedule accuracy and integrity.
• Continuous improvement — seeks to optimize processes, reduce downtime, and enhance coordination.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in operations, Project Management, or Engineering
• Prior experience in the wind energy, power generation, or industrial maintenance industries preferred.
• Familiarity with MCU scopes such as gearbox, main shaft main bearing, generator, or blade replacements is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling & Planning
• Develop and maintain the master MCU schedule for all ongoing and upcoming projects across the region.
• Coordinate with Resource Managers, Parts, Logistics, and Project Managers to confirm crew assignments, crane availability, tooling readiness, and component delivery.
• Monitor project milestones and critical path activities to ensure schedule adherence.
• Adjust schedules proactively in response to weather delays, equipment issues, or changing priorities.
• Support the creation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly execution forecasts.
• Communication & Coordination
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all MCU scheduling updates and changes.
• Facilitate weekly coordination meetings with Resource, Parts, Logistics, finance, and Operations teams to review upcoming work.
• Communicate schedule changes clearly to all stakeholders, including field leadership and customers when required.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to track component and tooling movements to align with schedule needs.
• Data Management & Reporting
• Maintain accurate scheduling data in Salesforce.
• Track schedule performance metrics such as crew utilization, downtime, cost per job, and schedule adherence.
• Generate reports for Operations Leadership summarizing weekly progress, upcoming workload, and risks to schedule.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying scheduling trends, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities.
• Operational Readiness
• Verify all prerequisites (permits, site readiness, component deliveries, tooling inspections, etc.) are complete prior to mobilization.
• Ensure scheduling reflects resource qualifications, training, and regional coverage.
• Support pre-job reviews and project kickoff meetings to align scope, timing, and readiness.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
• GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED