Planner, Gas Operations

Eversource; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 97,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a Gas Operations Planner in the New England region. The role plans, forecasts, and schedules field workload, creating staffing models and reports to improve efficiency.

You will develop time and cost plans, distribute compliance work, and ensure on-time project delivery, with travel among MA/CT/NH as needed. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug testing and support emergency restoration assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Gas Operations or related field.
• Proficiency with PC desktop applications (Microsoft Office, Work Management, spreadsheets).

Responsibilities

• Generates district work plans and schedules to meet workload demands.
• Develops short and long-term staffing models and forecasting.
• Monitors workload to maximize productivity and control costs.
• Prepares management reports and distributes district compliance work.
• Ensures projects are completed timely and cost-effectively per policy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Workload planning

Resource allocation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, related discipline or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Work Management

Spreadsheets

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

The Gas Operations Planner is responsible for planning, organizing and managing the Gas Distribution field workload through accurate forecasting, staffing calculations, scheduling and management reports. Creates, maintains and upgrades short and long-term staffing models and trending forecasts to improve the efficiency of the Gas Operations area. Prepares work schedules for district operations through analysis of projected workload, resource requirements and prescribed time frames. Ensures that work plans and schedules facilitate timely and cost-effective completion of all capital workload including new business, compliance and mandated work, system reliability, and maintenance and construction.

Essential Functions:

• Generates district work plans and schedules that ensure resources are available to meet workload demands.
• Provides contingency plans to rebalance workload.
• Monitors current and future workload to ensure district plans and schedules maximize productivity, control costs and meets or exceeds service level agreements (SLA’s).
• Creates and maintains accurate short and long-term forecasting and staffing models that ensure the effective utilization of distribution resources.
• Evaluates current procedures and recommends changes to improve the efficiency of planning and scheduling of projects.
• Works with Compliance Coordinators to distribute district compliance and mandated program work.
• Ensures that all projects are executed and closed out in a timely, accurate and cost-effective manner and according to Company policy.
• Develops time and cost schedules for district management through analysis of survey statistics and productivity information.
• Prepares weekly and monthly workload status reports for management.

Qualifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill: Requires working and technical knowledge of specific Distribution departmental activities including construction standards, operating and maintenance procedures and regulations related to Distribution field activity.

Ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, Work Management and spreadsheets). Strong analytical skills and demonstrated skill in workload planning and resource allocation.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, related discipline or equivalent experience.

Experience: Three (3) or more years in Gas Operations or related field.

Licenses & Certifications: None

Working Conditions:

This position is categorized as safety-sensitive for the purpose of drug testing. Successful applicants shall be subject to a pre-assignment drug test if the individual is currently in a non-safety sensitive position. As an employee in this position the individual shall be subject to random drug testing. Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required. Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Competencies:

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $97,390.00-$108,210.00

Worker Type: Regular

Number of Openings: 1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

Who we are:

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.