Pl/Sc Coord (Trans)

Entergy Corporation; West Monroe (LA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Corporation is seeking a Planner/Scheduler for their West Monroe, Louisiana location. This position involves planning and scheduling transmission and substation projects, securing manpower, and ensuring compliance with operational guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and a degree in a related field. The role offers flexibility through a hybrid work arrangement and requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 - 4 years of experience in a related field for Pl/Sc Coord.
• At least 4 - 6 years of experience in a related field for Pl/Sc Coord II.
• At least 6 years of experience in a related field for Pl/Sc Coord Sr.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and scheduling transmission & substation projects.
• Develops short- and long-term schedules and updates area work plans.
• Coordinates and leads weekly scheduling conferences with local management personnel.

Skills

Proficiency with current computer based business applications

Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deliverables

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Experience with Microsoft Office Excel

Education

Associate degree or equivalent work experience

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Maximo

Click Schedule

TOMS

Job description

Company: Entergy

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC

* This position will be filled as a Pl/Sc Coord, Pl/Sc Coord II, or Pl/Sc Coord Sr based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. *

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE: Responsible for planning and scheduling transmission & substation projects and/or maintenance tasks. Secures available manpower and schedule activities in accordance with Transmission’s Work Management System. Performs long range planning for outage maintenance tasks, develops integrated outage schedules for all outage tasks, and schedules emergent repairs to the Transmission System. Ensures all work is completed in accordance with Entergy procedures and within compliance guidelines (SoX). Ensures all SERC related work tasks are scheduled and completed within required periodicity; and the all documentation is completed.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops short- and long-term schedules, updates area work plans, schedules work requests, and maintains documentation within scheduling software and/or maintenance applications.
• Maintains and performs updates on activities scheduled, resolves time constraint conflicts, proactively identifies variances and develops explanations to schedule changes, monitors close out tasks, and sends out reminders as needed.
• Interfaces with internal groups such as Project Management and Construction, Major Accounts, Asset Management, Transmission Operations Center, Distribution Operations Center and Transmission Operations Planning for planned outages and resource coordination. Adjust schedules and work plans based on stakeholder feedback.
• Submits and monitors maintenance and/or project outage requests in TAORS based on reviews of the work plan requirements.
• Coordinates and leads weekly scheduling conferences with local management personnel. Adjusts schedules and work plans as necessary based on stakeholder feedback.
• Identifies deficiencies, analyzes alternatives and proactively recommends solutions to schedule conflicts. Works with affected parties to ensure that conflicts are resolved and/or mitigated.
• Schedules and coordinates all SERC required maintenance tasks and ensures proper close-out of the work tasks.
• Provides guidance, direction, and training to other planner schedulers within the workgroup on processes, procedures and application requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• Pl/Sc Coord: At least 2 - 4 years of experience in a related field or function.
• Pl/Sc Coord II: At least 4 - 6 years of experience in a related field or function.
• Pl/Sc Coord Sr:At least 6 years of experience in a related field or function.
• Preferred: Utility industry experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency with current computer based business applications.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with multiple levels of the organizational structure.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Experience/training in scheduling resources or maintenance and construction practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Excel and database applications.
• Desired: Knowledge of Maximo, Click Schedule and TOMS
• Experience in substation or relay maintenance and construction.
• Experience in planning and scheduling maintenance and construction activities.
• None

Primary Location: Louisiana - West MonroeLouisiana : West Monroe
Job Function: Field & Skilled Trade
FLSA Status:
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code:
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 123758
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

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