Electrical Distribution Scheduling Associate

Appalachian Power Co.; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Appalachian Power Co. in Beckley, WV is seeking a Scheduling Assistant to coordinate engineered and non-engineered jobs for the distribution line and service workforce.

You will align personnel and equipment to ensure timely, efficient work using the company’s work management systems. The role requires an associate degree in engineering technology or a high school diploma with relevant experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, and proficiency in Windows-based systems.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering technology or high school diploma with relevant experience.
• Progression through work scheduling assistant role or 2+ years in distribution operations.
• Must be proficient with Windows, able to learn new systems; DWMS/SPECTRUM/MACSS/OPS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Characterize new Customer Work Requests, including load and energy requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on service design, codes, and company policies.
• Coordinate with Customers, Supervisors, Inspections, Foresters, and Metering to meet prerequisites and deadlines.
• Negotiate schedules with Supervisors and Customers to handle workload or weather impacts.
• Assist in scheduling planned Customer Service outages.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

Associate's degree in engineering technology

High school diploma

Tools

DWMS

SPECTRUM

MACSS/OPS

Job description

Appalachian Power Co. in Beckley, WV is seeking a Scheduling Assistant to coordinate engineered and non-engineered jobs for the distribution line and service workforce.

You will align personnel and equipment to ensure timely, efficient work using the company’s work management systems. The role requires an associate degree in engineering technology or a high school diploma with relevant experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, and proficiency in Windows-based systems.