On-Site Planner & Readiness Coordinator

FirstEnergy; Fairlea (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Planner Scheduler/Readiness Coordinator for Fairlea, WV, to manage short-range planning and scheduling of operations, ensuring productivity and adherence to safety standards. You will support supervision, manage work queues, and coordinate with crews and stakeholders daily.

Role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with SAP, CLICK, CREWS, CAD/AutoCAD, and GIS.

Qualifications

• Education - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or related discipline + 1-2 years related work experience. In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree, minimum of 3 years related work experience is required.
• Professionalism to work with engineer and management personnel, as well as interface and work cooperatively with customers, contractors, and the general public, in a courteous manner that demonstrates FirstEnergy’s rules of engagement.
• Self‑motivated and able to multitask and balance competing priorities.
• Possess solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook), along with knowledge of SAP, GIS, CREWS, CLICK, PowerOn, CAD/AutoCAD, and Energy Delivery Outage Application. Experience with database query tools.
• Gain knowledge of planning/scheduling best practices, processes, and tools.
• Gain knowledge of National Electric Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), Customer Guide for Electric Services (CGES).
• Gain an understanding of the Company’s Accident Prevention Handbook and Manual of Operations and the practical application in the workplace.
• Gain knowledge of the purpose, function, and operating characteristics of equipment, distribution design, residential, commercial, and utility electrical distribution systems, and construction methods, maintenance practices, service practices, standards, and procedures.
• Gain knowledge of the regulatory requirements as appropriate.
• Must have personal vehicle and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and direct a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
• Assist in providing reliable support to operations supervision by planning and scheduling activities, managing the work queue, staffing, equipment, materials, tools, switching orders, permits, work package instructions, etc.
• Assist supervision in establishing work commitment dates and adjust schedule daily due to resource changes or external conditions.
• Reflect lines crewing and vehicle assignments in CLICK and dispatch daily to crews.
• Create the troubleman/serviceman schedule using CLICK and assign work.
• Coordinate with internal/external customers on inquiries concerning construction and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate work request activities to establish job start and completion dates.
• Aid in pre-construction work requests to optimize resource utilization.
• Ensure UG locates are completed (OUPS, PA ONE CALL, MISO tickets).
• Ensure switching/hold offs are completed.
• Develop a firm two-week plan and a one-month projection for management with daily work plan and contingency strategy.
• Provide technical reports and metrics to ensure compliance with FirstEnergy practices.
• Collaborate with Planning to align actual work with budgeted plan and explain variances.
• Follow processes to develop documentation, communication, and training.
• Discuss work with operations team to address needs and review prints.
• Plan and schedule accelerated/service work.
• Assist during emergencies and travel to various locations as needed.
• Attend regulatory training and provide day-to-day support.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Multitasking

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or related

3 years related experience without degree

Tools

CLICK

PowerOn

CREWS

CAD/AutoCAD

SAP

GIS

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking a Planner Scheduler/Readiness Coordinator for Fairlea, WV, to manage short-range planning and scheduling of operations, ensuring productivity and adherence to safety standards. You will support supervision, manage work queues, and coordinate with crews and stakeholders daily.

Role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with SAP, CLICK, CREWS, CAD/AutoCAD, and GIS.