PGO Resource Scheduler

Duke Energy; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Raleigh, NC is seeking a resource scheduler for a Hybrid position. The role schedules and coordinates construction resources across multiple regions, including company and contract crews, materials, and equipment, with a focus on optimizing work plans within 2-4 week windows.

You will forecast job status, align schedules with budget needs, and collaborate with Zone, Engineering and Operations Planning, and Contractor Management to maximize resource utilization while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4 years related work experience
• In lieu of degree: high school/GED plus 6 years related work experience

Responsibilities

• Schedule capital construction and maintenance work plans across multiple regions.
• Maintain and adjust 2-4 week resource schedules to optimize utilization and meet priorities.
• Forecast and monitor job status, ensuring on-time completion and budget alignment.
• Collaborate with Zone, Engineering and Operations Planning, and Contractor Management to optimize resources.
• Adhere to safety and scheduling processes while supporting emergency response needs.

Skills

Resource scheduling

Communication

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Electronic scheduling tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Position

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We’re looking for a resource scheduler for our Hybrid position. There are two openings for this Hybrid position, with one position located in Carolinas East and the other in Carolinas West. The candidate selected for the position must reside within the applicable Duke Energy jurisdiction and within a reasonable commute of their designated Duke Energy facility. The exact location will be determined at the time of offer based on business needs.

This position reports to the Leader of PGO Resource Management and is responsible for the scheduling, coordinating, and effective utilization of construction resources within their assigned area, including company and contract crews, materials, and special equipment.

Responsibilities

• This position schedules approximately $500 million (Carolinas), $120 million (Florida) and $146 million (Midwest) annual capital construction and maintenance work plans and construction planning labor resource plans.
• In addition, he/she continually adjusts these plans to align with budget requirements, while completing the highest priority work.
• This position is accountable for optimally scheduling 2,190 craft workers in the Carolinas, 780 craft in Florida and 1,210 in the Midwest within a 4-week window.
• Schedule an optimized two-week block of work to stakeholders and reschedule (if applicable) based on least cost, resource match/availability and customer need.
• Develop and maintain a full 4-week schedule for the available man hours.
• Owns/implements the schedule working with the Resource Specialist and Contractor Specialist to ensure optimal use of internal and external craft resources within the 2-4-week scheduling window.
• Manage and adjust dependencies with stakeholders to ensure the most efficient use of construction resources.
• Evaluate and manage unscheduled work by collaborating with Zone and contract partners to identify and document all reschedule reasons.
• Provide data to Operations Analyst for tracking, trending reschedule reasons.
• Maintain strong, positive relationships with Zone employees, Engineering and Operations Planning, and Contractor Management to provide feedback for solution development to area resource team.
• Responsible for ensuring adherence to scheduling and coordinating maintenance activities in assigned area.
• Forecasting job status and monitoring, work completion and exception reporting.
• Coordinates with other work centers and other schedulers to levelized work across the region and to ensure effective use of resources.
• Maintain a safe and productive work environment by contributing to a positive work environment where fellow employees work safely and efficiently.
• Adopt and model the safety guiding principles.

Emergency Response Travel is required to support operational needs and emergency response efforts across regions and the Duke Energy footprint. Incumbents must be fit for duty and able to safely perform all required job responsibilities, including participation in emergency response activities across the Duke Energy service territory or with other utility companies during mutual assistance events. Incumbents must also be capable of safely operating a vehicle in various weather conditions.

Required / Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• 4 years related work experience
• In lieu of Associates degree(s) AND 4 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 6 year(s) related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Possesses thorough knowledge of various computer systems and programs used in Customer Delivery
• Possesses thorough understanding of Customer Delivery processes
• Demonstrated effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
• Experience with Customer Delivery field functions
• Demonstrated use of electronic scheduling tools
• Demonstrated effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to make effective decisions that affect
• Demonstrated collaboration skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to meet stated deadlines and respond quickly to changing needs through a teamwork approach
• Broad knowledge of Duke Energy and its business units / operations
• Self-motivated; able to work independently in a remote environment
• Flexibility to take on new assignments

Working Conditions

• Hybrid - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility.
• Travel Requirements 5-15%
• Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
• No Represented/Union Position
• No Visa Sponsored Position
• This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

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.