T&D Scheduler

VERSANT POWER•Machias, ME

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Supervisor of Scheduling and Customer Coordination, the Scheduler is responsible for the coordination, scheduling and optimization of resources utilized for Versant Power's service and construction-related projects.

Requirements

Knowledge of or the requirement to learn and be competent of Versant Powers GIS system, PowerOn and Microsoft Office Suite required.
Ability to work without direct supervision and maintain a high level of motivation is required.
Must demonstrate analytical skills, problem solving, and decision-making skills; good oral communication and attention to detail required.
Position requires sitting, standing, walking, and driving.
Position requires visual and mental concentration
Position requires excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Position requires excellent oral and written communication skills
Position is considered stressful due to deadlines and workload.
Position requires valid Maine Driver’s License.
Position requires irregular and extra hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience in electric transmission and distribution construction, maintenance and operations is preferred.
Practical knowledge of electric transmission and distribution construction and maintenance practices is preferred.
Familiarity with work management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a schedule for line work within a specific geographic area. The work will include at a minimum: internal capital, customer capital, service orders, hazardous conditions, damage plant, temporary repairs, power quality upgrades and back-logged work not completed.
Create a continuous two-week schedule of work coordinated with a monthly, quarterly and annual work-plan. This schedule of work will include an estimate for employee hours available to schedule and complete work.
Determine resource availability of the District Line crews by tracking vacations, personal time, call duty, meetings, training, employee reviews and other factors.
Maintain an inventory of current work based on target dates for completion.
Lead a weekly District scheduling meeting to review and make adjustments to the schedule.
Monitor CU and other systems to determine where work requirements need to be scheduled and executed.
Communicate with other departments including Customer Coordination, Planning and Capital Work Planning and Execution to ensure knowledge of the available workload, job readiness and resource availability.
Ensure that any specialized requirements to complete the scheduled work are in place. This includes tracked equipment, flaggers, tagging requirements, and stock materials.
Work closely with the Fleet Department to proactively manage vehicle maintenance needs and build this into the schedule
Ensure all completed work has the required information submitted back from the line-crew. This includes cost information, red line drawing markup, GIS updates, quality check-sheets, and Smartsheet updates.
Process completed work for closeout (field complete)
Reconcile any discrepancy between the assets that were installed (or removed) and what the planned job called for.
Ensure change orders are completed in advance of necessary work completion for all jobs that require it.
Takes initiative to identify problems and issues and seeks solutions through collaborative efforts.
Maintain metrics on District work efficiency and report as required.
Provide assistance to the District Supervisor, as requested. Examples include timecard entry, monthly truck hours, fleet status, contact for contractor service, and meeting preparation.
Works in accordance with the documented environmental procedures, instructions, and specific responsibilities as defined in individual procedures and instructions. Reports problems or deviations associated with environmental issues and the Environmental Management System (EMS) to the Environmental Department.
Performs other related duties as assigned, including designated duties associated with System Restoration.