Pl/Sc Coord (Trans)

Entergy; West Monroe (LA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is looking for a Pl/Sc Coordinator in West Monroe, Louisiana. This role involves planning and scheduling tasks related to transmission and substation projects while ensuring compliance with Entergy procedures.

The ideal candidate should have experience in project scheduling and strong organizational skills. A mix of education and relevant experience is required. This position offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a related field or function for Pl/Sc Coord.
• 4-6 years of experience in a related field for Pl/Sc Coord II.
• 6 years of experience for Pl/Sc Coord Sr.
• Utility industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule transmission & substation projects and maintenance tasks.
• Develop short and long-term schedules and update work plans.
• Interface with internal groups for resource coordination and planned outages.
• Coordinate and lead scheduling conferences with local management.

Skills

Proficiency with current computer based business applications

Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deliverables

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and analytical skills

Experience with Microsoft Office Excel and database applications

Education

Associate degree or equivalent work experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience

Tools

Maximo

Click Schedule

TOMS

Job description

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.

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC

Job Summary

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) and that all SERC related work tasks are scheduled and completed within required periodicity.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Develop short and long‑term schedules, update area work plans, schedule work requests, and maintain documentation within scheduling software and/or maintenance applications.
• Maintain and update scheduled activities, resolve time‑constraint conflicts, identify variances, develop explanations for schedule changes, monitor close‑out tasks, and send reminders as needed.
• Interface 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.
• Submit and monitor maintenance and/or project outage requests in TAORS based on reviews of the work plan requirements.
• Coordinate and lead weekly scheduling conferences with local management personnel. Adjust schedules and work plans as necessary based on stakeholder feedback.
• Identify deficiencies, analyze alternatives, and recommend solutions to schedule conflicts. Work with affected parties to resolve or mitigate conflicts.
• Schedule and coordinate all SERC‑required maintenance tasks and ensure proper close‑out of the work tasks.
• Provide guidance, direction, and training to other planner‑schedulers within the workgroup on processes, procedures, and application requirements.

Minimum Education

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Experience

• Pl/Sc Coord: 2–4 years of experience in a related field or function.
• Pl/Sc Coord II: 4–6 years of experience in a related field or function.
• Pl/Sc Coord Sr: 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 communication 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.

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc.

• None

Primary Location

Louisiana - West Monroe, Louisiana: West Monroe

Job Function

Field & Skilled Trade

Relocation Option

Level II

Number of Openings

1

Req ID

123758

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

EEO Statement

The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility

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Additional Responsibilities

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.