Field Operations Scheduling Specialist

Williams Electric Utility Services, LLC; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Company-paid holidays

Short/Long-term Disability

Job summary

United Utility in Hickory, NC, seeks a Work Management Specialist to support online work control, help develop work packages, and ensure comprehensive project documentation for closeout. You will coordinate with customers, billing, and office staff to keep schedules accurate and on track.

The role requires 5+ years in distribution operations/construction, strong scheduling skills, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• An ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree; High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have at least five (5) years of relevant experience with experience in the distribution operations/construction industry.
• Demonstrated experience in developing/maintaining project plans and schedules is required.
• Experience reading, evaluating, interpreting, and communicating provisions of contracts is preferred.
• Must have experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions.
• Must be proficient with PC operating systems and in several basic software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Must be skilled in oral and written communication and fundamentals of work scheduling.
• Proven ability to demonstrate a high level of ethical behavior, integrity and trust.
• Must actively demonstrate the United Utility company values and support the United Utility Ethics and Standards.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a working knowledge of United Utility and client technical manuals and procedures; to pass United Utility and client specific training and qualifications as required; subject to personnel call out as required in support of nuclear station emergent work requirements; to work overtime, to include shift work, weekends, and holidays as needed; and be able to pass all background and screening requirements for the position, to include drug and/or alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Establish office functions to support the execution of work in the field
• Primary point of communications with the customer on work order scheduling, status, changes, and closeout.
• Provide field support for work package revision/field changes, problem resolution, and work package/work order interpretation.
• Coordinate with customer for order and delivery of major materials
• Coordinate with Billing function to facilitate timely, accurate invoicing
• Coordinate activities of other office personnel
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

5+ years experience

Project planning

Contract interpretation

Scheduling proficiency

MS Office

Oral and written communication

Ethics and integrity

Team coordination

Background checks readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

United Utility in Hickory, NC, seeks a Work Management Specialist to support online work control, help develop work packages, and ensure comprehensive project documentation for closeout. You will coordinate with customers, billing, and office staff to keep schedules accurate and on track.

The role requires 5+ years in distribution operations/construction, strong scheduling skills, and proficiency with MS Office.