Coordinator, Resource Coordination

National Grid; Village of North Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Planner for the Coordinator department in Syracuse, NY. The role focuses on managing and coordinating field location schedules to meet regulatory, budget, and performance expectations, and to support Capital and Expense workplans.

Responsibilities include coordinating resources, applying best practices, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and developing relationships with stakeholders to deliver projects on time.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related area or equivalent work experience; 1–3 years’ experience typical.
• Proficient in Office 365 programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Proficient in relevant software i.e. Salesforce.
• Experience of managing project teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate external and internal resources to meet the work plan.
• Support Capital and Expense plans and ensure safety standards compliance.
• Provide guidance and coaching to team members.
• Monitor resource levels and report performance against plan.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements.

Skills

Office 365 proficiency

Project management

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Salesforce

Office 365

Job description

National Grid is hiring a Planner for our Coordinator department in our Central or East Division (Syracuse, 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

Manage and coordinate multiple field location schedules and activities ensuring regulatory, budget, work performance, productivity, and internal customer expectations are met.

Schedule, execute, and model program work as planned out by Resource Planning to support the overall delivery of the Capital and Expense workplans.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage, balance, and coordinate external and 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 Capital and Expense plans, and ensure all working practice (and where relevant, health and safety standards) are compliant with National Grid policies and regulatory requirements.
• Keep up to date with regulatory developments within energy industry to ensure the optimization of best practices for National Grid
• Provide technical guidance, support, and coaching to others to share knowledge and develop technical understanding within discipline
• Report and monitor monthly resource levels and resource predictions to Resource Planning for measurement of performance to plan, for tracking themes and trends
• Promote and implement procedural best practice in our Customer Meter Services to execute our UTC Requirements
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to share best practices, drive consistency in resource coordination and planning, and ensure timely delivery of projects
• Challenge existing ways of working and continuously seek better ways of performing work to drive greater efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related area or equivalent work experience. Typically, role requires a minimum of 1-3 years’ experience.
• Proficient in Office 365 programs such Excel, Word, Outlook .
• Proficient in relevant software I.E. Salesforce.
• Experience of managing project teams and projects.

More Information

$73,000 - $85,000 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.

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.

Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience

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.