Coordinator, Resource Coordination

National Grid plc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Job summary

National Grid in Brooklyn, NY is hiring a Planner, Portfolio Planning (Resource Coordinator) in the Gas Resource Scheduling & Coordination department. You will manage field work plans, leverage data analytics to build scorecards and dashboards, and coordinate resources to meet CapEx and OpEx targets.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong Excel/Power BI skills. A valid driver’s license is preferred; position is on-site in Brooklyn.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related work experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent field experience
• Data analytics and visualization skills are preferred
• Strong familiarity and working knowledge of Excel and Power BI
• Knowledge of relevant software (e.g. Maximo, SAP, CSS, PowerBI, Salesforce) is a plus
• Knowledge of natural gas system operations is preferred
• Experience with group projects and independent work
• Anticipates obstacles and shows initiative
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders during meetings
• Preferred experience in working with union workforce
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple field location work plans and activities ensuring regulatory, budget, and customer expectations are realized
• Create scorecards and dashboards using data analytics to drive decision making
• Schedule and execute work plans to support CapEx and OpEx programs
• Coordinate with Dispatch, CMS, and Field Operation supervisors to ensure accurate resource information
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders to share best practices and ensure timely delivery of projects
• Monitor and report resource levels and predictions to measure performance against plans

Skills

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

SAP

CSS

PowerBI

Salesforce

Excel

Job description

National Grid is hiring a Planner, Portfolio Planning (Resource Coordinator) for our Gas Resource Scheduling & Coordination department in Brooklyn, NY.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

Job Purpose

The Coordinator will manage and coordinate multiple field location work plans and activities ensuring regulatory, budget, work performance, productivity, and customer expectations are realized. They will leverage data analytics to create scorecards & dashboards, drive decision making, and support operational efficiency. Other responsibilities to include scheduling and executing work plans as prescribed by Resource Planning to support the overall delivery of the CapEx and OpEx work plans.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as the first point of contact for internal performing organizations and stakeholders for programs of responsibility.
• Manage, balance, and coordinate internal resources to optimize short and long-term resource needs to achieve the work plan and deliver against agreed programs of work.
• Promote and implement procedural best practice to execute the annual Capex and Opex plans, and ensure all working practice (and where relevant, health and safety standards) are compliant with National Grid policies and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously seek better ways of performing work in order to drive greater efficiencies.
• Keep up to date with regulatory developments within energy industry in order to ensure the optimization of best practice for National Grid.
• Report and monitor monthly resource levels and resource predictions to Resource Planning for measurement of performance to plan progress in order to enable analysis of key themes and trends.
• Promote and implement procedural best practice within Customer Meter Services and Maintenance & Construction in order to execute the annual CapEx and Opex work plans and to ensure all working practices are compliant with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders in order to share best practices, drive consistency in resource planning and ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Communicate with Dispatch, CMS, and Field Operation supervisors to ensure resource information is accurate for all field resources.
• National Grid starts and ends with the Customer in mind. To this end, managing disruptions to our customers’ gas and electric services is a prime Company objective that we all are expected to support. The nature of the utility business is such that overtime is required to restore or assure continuity of service to our customers. Management employees will be required to work overtime for this purpose as well as participate in the Company Emergency Restoration Program. This is a term and condition of employment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related work experience required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent field experience
• Data analytics and visualization skills are preferred
• Strong familiarity and working knowledge of excel and Power BI
• Self-starter/motivated to drive the performance of programs of responsibility
• Knowledge of relevant software (e.g. Maximo, SAP, CSS, PowerBI, Salesforce) is a plus
• Knowledge of natural gas system operations is preferred
• Experience working with group projects and projects independently
• Anticipates obstacles and thinks proactively, demonstrating initiative and resourcefulness
• Demonstrates ability to build relationships and maintain engagement of stakeholders during meetings
• Preferred experience in working with union workforce
• Valid driver’s license

More Information

$87,000 - $102,000 a year

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company’s testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144 .

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy

flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.