Work Plan Manager, Transmission

Nova Scotia Power•Halifax, NS

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Work Plan Manager, Transmission to join our Energy Delivery Services team at Lakeside location. Reporting to the Manager, Energy Delivery Scheduling, you will be responsible for the forecasting, organizing, planning, resource assignment, and tracking of Nova Scotia Power's Transmission work. Key elements of this role include: Analyzing all Transmission work and resources to determine the optimal work plan and resource assignment, integrating various factors such as budget objectives, customer service level and performance standards, maintenance compliance, and work efficiency. Both the short- and long-term planning of work and resources, including the need to coordinate required equipment and line outages between regions, distribution, and transmission groups and with the control center. Accurate and timely reporting of work status and for providing regular resource forecasts for the program. Maintaining effective relationships with Nova Scotia Power capital program stakeholders in various areas of the business to ensure work plans are understood and processes and procedures are in place to support successful execution of the capital program. Working closely with external contractors to ensure assigned work is managed to the requirements of Nova Scotia Power. Working with all parties to troubleshoot and resolve the challenges and issues relating to the planning and execution of all Transmission line work. The successful candidate will be responsible for personal safety and that of co-workers by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. They will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives. You must be flexible and be available for overtime during peak seasons and after hour emergency service restoration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or minimum five years related experience.
Experience managing multiple projects, scheduling and resource allocation.
Team player who is a highly analytical, creative problem solver with strong communication skills.
Strategic user of technological tools such as Maximo, Field Service, Tableau, and Microsoft Office, and is knowledgeable in the areas of scheduling, planning, forecasting.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clear driver’s abstract.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a regulated utility business would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Forecasting, organizing, planning, resource assignment, and tracking of Nova Scotia Power's Transmission work.
Analyzing all Transmission work and resources to determine the optimal work plan and resource assignment, integrating various factors such as budget objectives, customer service level and performance standards, maintenance compliance, and work efficiency.
Short- and long-term planning of work and resources, including the need to coordinate required equipment and line outages between regions, distribution, and transmission groups and with the control center.
Accurate and timely reporting of work status and providing regular resource forecasts for the program.
Maintaining effective relationships with Nova Scotia Power capital program stakeholders to ensure work plans are understood and processes and procedures are in place to support successful execution of the capital program.
Working closely with external contractors to ensure assigned work is managed to the requirements of Nova Scotia Power.
Working with all parties to troubleshoot and resolve challenges and issues relating to the planning and execution of all Transmission line work.
Responsible for personal safety and that of co-workers by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
Accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives.
Being flexible and available for overtime during peak seasons and after hour emergency service restoration.

Benefits

Hybrid work model.
A comprehensive benefits plan.
24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue.
Access to a free on-site fitness centre.
Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Parental leave top-up plan.
Wellness benefits.
Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies.
A focus on employee development.
Available sponsored education programs.
Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work.
Mentoring opportunities.
Fundraising-matching.
Volunteer programs.
Various committees and employee resource groups.
Scholarships for children of employees.
Short-term incentive plan.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan.