Energy Scheduling Specialist — Optimize Field Work

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

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) in Beckley, WV is seeking a scheduling assistant to coordinate engineered and non-engineered jobs for the distribution line and service workforce. This role combines personnel and equipment resources using work management systems to ensure timely, efficient completion of work.

Responsibilities include characterizing new Customer Work Requests, providing technical guidance on design requirements and codes, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, adjusting schedules,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree not required if experience supports the role.
• Experience with distribution work processes is preferred.
• Ability to learn new and complex systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Accurately characterizing new Customer Work Requests and prerequisites.
• Provide technical guidance on service design requirements and codes.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to meet work prerequisites.
• Ensure customer deadlines are met and adjust schedules as needed.
• Negotiate workload and scheduling conflicts with supervisors and customers.
• Assist in scheduling planned Customer Service outages.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Windows OS

Education

Associate's degree in engineering technology

High school diploma with relevant experience

Tools

DWMS

SPECTRUM

MACSS/OPS

Windows

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) in Beckley, WV is seeking a scheduling assistant to coordinate engineered and non-engineered jobs for the distribution line and service workforce. This role combines personnel and equipment resources using work management systems to ensure timely, efficient completion of work.

Responsibilities include characterizing new Customer Work Requests, providing technical guidance on design requirements and codes, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, adjusting schedules,