I&E Maintenance Scheduler

801 Duke Energy Progress, LLC; New Hill (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in North Carolina is hiring for an entry-level Work Management Specialist (WMS) who will support scheduling across multiple station groups, coordinating preparation and execution of work, and tracking progress to ensure timelines are met.

With minimal supervision, you will develop schedules, resolve conflicts, and capture lessons learned to drive continuous improvement. The role requires strong communication and the ability to work with diverse teams in a nuclear environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 4 years minimum related work experience.
• Basic knowledge of power plant operation.
• Knowledge of the Work Management process.

Responsibilities

• Develops schedules or reports that integrates work for all stations groups (OPS, MNT, Chemistry, etc.).
• Resolves schedule conflicts and problems with support of station groups such that personnel, nuclear, and radiological risk is minimized and efficiency is maximized.
• Coordinates and communicates during the preparation and execution phase of work to ensure activities can be accomplished as scheduled.
• Leads multi-discipline special project teams or meetings as they relate to the Work Management Process.
• Monitors and tracks progress of work planning/scheduling during the preparation phase and during the work execution phase to ensure that problems are immediately identified and resolved such that Work Management goals are achieved.
• Ensures emergent work is appropriately prioritized and aggressively pursued to minimize impact on the Work Management and Risk Management process.
• Ensures that lessons learned related to the Work Management process are captured in the corrective action program and ultimately factored in such that continuous improvement is ensured.

Skills

Scheduling

Time management

Problem solving

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Meeting leadership

Written & oral communication

Office tools knowledge

Nuclear work management knowledge

Nuclear procedures knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

MS Office

Nuclear scheduling software

Job description

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

Job Summary

This is the first level of the Work Management Specialist (WMS) classification. A WMS supports the work management process by performing critical activities such as developing schedules that integrate all tasks at the nuclear sites, coordinates/communicates during the preparation and execution phase of work, monitors/tracks progress of activities, prepares reports, and ensures that lessons learned are captured and evaluated to ensure continuous improvement. This is accomplished with minimal supervision. In time, incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and work with greater independence. This position will work directly with the Instrumentation, Control and Electrical Maintenance Shops.

Responsibilities

• Develops schedules or reports that integrates work for all stations groups (OPS, MNT, Chemistry, etc.).
• Resolves schedule conflicts and problems with support of station groups such that personnel, nuclear, and radiological risk is minimized and efficiency is maximized.
• Coordinates and communicates during the preparation and execution phase of work to ensure activities can be accomplished as scheduled.
• Leads multi-discipline special project teams or meetings as they relate to the Work Management Process.
• Monitors and tracks progress of work planning/scheduling during the preparation phase and during the work execution phase to ensure that problems are immediately identified and resolved such that Work Management goals are achieved.
• Ensures emergent work is appropriately prioritized and aggressively pursued to minimize impact on the Work Management and Risk Management process.
• Ensures that lessons learned related to the Work Management process are captured in the corrective action program and ultimately factored in such that continuous improvement is ensured.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 4 years minimum related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of power plant operation
• Basic knowledge of the Work Management process
• Working knowledge of company computer systems/programs that are utilized in the Work Management process
• Basic scheduling tool knowledge
• Demonstrated effective time management skills
• Demonstrated effective skills in problem solving
• Ability to effectively perform independently with minimal direction
• Interpersonal skills to effectively work with all station groups
• Basic ability to lead effective/efficient meetings
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good knowledge of power plant operation
• Good knowledge of the nuclear work management process
• Good knowledge of the nuclear work management and scheduling software
• Good knowledge of nuclear procedures and processes for all groups
• Good knowledge of standard office tools (i.e. MS office products)
• Working Conditions: Generally an office environment, but will be expected to spend time in the plant as needed conducting work management activities.

Work Location and Travel

Travel Requirements: Not required

Relocation Assistance

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) Yes

Union Position

Represented/Union Position: No

Visa Sponsored Position

Visa Sponsored Position: No. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Duke Energy values ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we’re dedicated to providing a work environment where all people are valued, respected and able to reach their full potential.

Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including but not limited to lactation, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or protected veteran status.

Duke Energy complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination.