Major Projects - Project Scheduler

TXU Energy; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TXU Energy is seeking a Project Scheduler to develop and manage project schedules for power plant operations. The role involves coordinating with various groups to ensure effective scheduling and minimizing equipment downtime.

Ideal candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in scheduling, proficiency in tools like P6 and Microsoft Project, and a strong understanding of nuclear operations.

This position is based in Perry, Ohio.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of power plant scheduling experience required.
• General understanding of nuclear operations preferred.
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• Interface with work groups/vendors for schedule development.
• Assist in project health report updates.

Skills

Power plant scheduling experience

Proficient in P6

Proficient in Microsoft Project

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Major Projects – Senior Manager of Projects, the Project Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining and updating multi-discipline project schedules for both online and/or outage implementation windows in support of the Long-Range Plan. This role is also responsible for archiving project schedules after completion of the project. Scheduling duties include scoping of scheduled work, scheduling of equipment, materials and onsite/offsite resources, and resource leveling in the most efficient and cost‑effective manner within assigned organizations and systems.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure schedules for online and/or outages are developed in accordance with fleet/station requirements and standards.
• Interface with other work groups/vendors (onsite and offsite) to identify and collect necessary information in support of schedule development and quality.
• Provide scheduling support for site work groups, site organization or vendors that have activities that need to be coordinated through and integrated into the project schedule.
• Coordinate and schedule activities to minimize equipment/system out of service time and/or Technical Specification Action Conditions and to minimize plant risk.
• Communicate schedule issues/conflicts promptly to the Site Manager of Projects and the Project Manager.
• Attend project stakeholder meetings and report on the schedule.
• Assist in the development and updating of the Project Health Reports (PHRs) in preparation for the Project Review Committee (PRC) meetings.

Education, Experience & Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent required (Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related technical field preferred).
• 5–10 years of power plant scheduling experience.
• Proficient in P6, Microsoft Project and other scheduling tools.
• General understanding of nuclear operation, practices and processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with the project team.

Key Metrics

• Safety Excellence
• Teamwork
• Operational Excellence
• Schedule Compliance
• Process Optimization / Continuous Improvement
• Results Orientation
• Financial Optimization

Location

Perry, Ohio, USA

Equal Employment Opportunity

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