Planner, Operations, Gas

Eversource; East Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 97,390 - 108,210; Full time

Job summary

Eversource is seeking a Planner, Gas Operations to manage district workload forecasting, staffing models, and scheduling for efficient capital work delivery. The role emphasizes meeting SLAs, cost control, and contingency planning across CA/CT/NH districts.

The candidate should have 3–5 years in Gas Operations, strong analytical skills, and experience with work management and MS Office. Travel may be required; safety-sensitive and emergency response duties apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years in Gas Operations or related field.
• Strong analytical skills and workload planning capability.

Responsibilities

• Generates district work plans and schedules ensuring resources are available to meet workload demands.
• Monitors current and future workload to maximize productivity and control costs per SLA.
• Prepares weekly and monthly workload status reports for management.

Skills

Forecasting

Staffing planning

Workload planning

Analytics

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Work Management

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.Role and Scope of Position:The Planner, Gas Operations 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.Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications: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 activityAbility to use PC desktop applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, Work Management and spreadsheets)Strong analytical skills and demonstrated skill in workload planning and resource allocationEducation:Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, related discipline or equivalent experienceExperience:Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years in Gas Operations or related fieldWorking Conditions:Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.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. A positive drug test will result in disciplinary action.Mental Aspects:Work includes analyzing, implementing and coordinating.This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.Please submit a resume with your application.#gasajd#LI-ES3Competencies:Build trusting relationshipsManage and develop peopleFoster teamwork and cross-functional collaborationLead changeCommunicate strategic visionCreate an engaged workforceFocus on the customerTake ownership & accountabilityCompensation 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-$108,210.00Worker Type:RegularNumber of Openings:1Emergency 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