Outage Scheduler

Ohio Valley Electric Corporation; Cheshire Township (OH); On-site; USD 110,517 - 123,764; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Days Off

Vacation

Monetary incentives/Employee Incentive Plan target of 10%

Job summary

Ohio Valley Electric Corporation is hiring an Outage Scheduler to assist in scheduling and resource tracking for projects and outages. This role includes developing and maintaining schedules, conducting site surveys, and reporting progress using Primavera 6 Professional.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with scheduling techniques. Benefits include health insurance, paid days off, and additional voluntary benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or Associate's degree plus job-related experience.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Access.
• Experience with scheduling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and analyzing project schedules using Primavera 6.
• Participate in project planning and scheduling meetings.
• Conduct project site surveys to verify scheduling progress.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Scheduling techniques (Primavera 6 Professional)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Associate's degree in a related technical field

Tools

Primavera 6 Professional (P6)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Outage Scheduler

Department: Outage

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Kyger Creek

Compensation: $9,903 - $11,090 / month

Description

Outage Scheduler I:
Assist higher level employees in their role as scheduler and/or resource tracker for major projects or outage groups. Assist in the development and analysis of maintenance outage and project schedules using Primavera 6 Professional. Additional duties include assisting in schedule maintenance, collecting progress data, developing and implementing project/outage schedule/status reports, and providing consistent, accurate information to the project/outage execution team.

Outage Scheduler II:
Develop, maintain & analyze outage and project schedules using Primavera 6 Professional (P6). Provide front end loaded schedules as well as completed ready to execute resource loaded and leveled logic driven schedules. Must be a self‑motivated individual and able to work under minimal supervision, be independent and competently perform current scheduling techniques and analyses on all project/outage aspects. Additional duties include conducting schedule maintenance, collecting progress data, developing and implementing project/outage schedule/status reports, and providing consistent, accurate information to the project/outage execution team.

Expected to align personal goals with OVEC/IKEC Strategic Business Plan, it’s the Mission, Vision and Values, as well as its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in meetings with the project, outage, construction, outside vendor, and commissioning groups.
• Participate in the total project/outage planning process, verify progress and acquire information as required.
• Organize and conduct scheduled meetings covering the estimating, planning, and scheduling of assigned outages/projects with applicable company and contract personnel.
• Develop fully integrated P6 schedules for the project/outage execution team, including Level IV detail P6 schedule that utilize critical path methodology based on work scope from the planners work list and work packages.
• Perform schedule development for moderately complex projects, programs, or outages.
• Maintain the schedule, create the baseline schedule, and update the active schedule on a routine basis providing accurate status, percent complete and manpower requirements. Develop “work‑around” schedules to alleviate forecasted impacts to the “Critical Path” activities.
• Prepare and analyze metrics reports. Provide periodic summary level status reports as requested.
• Proficiency in scheduling techniques (Primavera 6 Professional), perform schedule analysis and report on project/outage data for moderately complex projects/outages.
• Perform project site or plant surveys to verify progress.
• Perform/coordinate schedule and cost integration including SPI/CPI and setup/maintenance of associated data systems and processes on a project/outage basis.
• Assist higher level employees in working with contract personnel on schedule development and routine progress updates.
• Assist higher level employees in performing plant or project site surveys/engineering updates to verify progress.
• Become familiar in scheduling techniques (Primavera 6 Professional).
• Keep informed of the latest practices and procedures with regard to the development of plant equipment, its design and operation, and consistently apply these to ensure efficiency and economy in the operation of the department.
• Perform duties in accordance with all applicable federal and state safety laws and regulations, and all applicable company safety rules and operating procedures; make suggestions for the improvement of the safety program and encourage others to do so.
• Carry out within the assigned area of responsibility the Company’s program of Equal Employment Opportunity including its affirmative Action obligations.
• Responsible for knowing and complying with the laws and Code of Business Conduct related to the performance of the aforementioned duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field, such as Construction Management or an Associate's degree in related technical field and any job‑related experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform the functions of the position proficiently, subject to evaluation and approval of management. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Access and Primavera 6 Professional (P6).

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (with Employer contribution if enrolled in a qualifying medical plan)
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Pension & Savings Plan
• Paid Days Off
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Pay
• Monetary incentives/Employee Incentive Plan target of 10%
• Paid Parental LeaveAdditional Voluntary Benefits