Supervisor, Integrated Planning and Scheduling (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a dedicated Senior Scheduler to implement the master schedule and resource plan for Substation/Transmission capital and maintenance projects. You’ll ensure data integrity, maintain cost templates, and forecast workloads in collaboration with district and centralized planning teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of planning experience, with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum five years of planning, scheduling or related experience.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and implements the master work schedules for district operations, Vegetation and Conduit, Substation Operations or Major Projects.
• Maintains data for global templates to create schedules and forecasts of future resource requirements.
• Tracks historical costs and durations for continuous improvement of work plan estimates.
• Works with senior scheduling supervisors and management to provide contingency plans for rebalancing workload.
• Monitors current and future workload to maximize productivity, control costs and meet SLA’s.
• Identifies and implements work process improvements for planning and scheduling.

Skills

Project scheduling

Resource planning

Data analysis

Cost forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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.

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Role and Scope of Position:

This position is responsible for implementing the integrated master schedule and resource plan for all Substation/Transmission and Distribution Capital, Maintenance and Reliability Projects under the responsibility of Electric Operations. Provides master scheduling for district operations, Vegetation and Conduit, Substation Operations or Major Projects. Responsible for the overall data integrity and adherence to scheduling standards. Maintains cost templates, activity models and historical data to provide accurate estimates and forecasts. Works with district/substation management and Centralized Resource Planning to ensure that the required workload is completed in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. Adheres to prescribed timeframes for all capital, maintenance and compliance workload to maximize the productivity of district/substation operations. Responsible for monitoring district performance through utilization analyses.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains and implements the master work schedules for district operations, Vegetation and Conduit, Substation Operations or Major Projects.
• Maintains data for the global templates used to create schedules and forecasts of future resource requirements. Tracks historical costs and durations for continuous improvement of work plan estimates.
• Works with the Senior Scheduling Supervisors and district/substation management to provide contingency plans for rebalancing the workload.
• Monitors current and future workload to ensure district plans and schedules maximize productivity, control costs and meet or exceeds service level agreements (SLA’s).
• Monitors district performance through analysis of manpower utilization and workload trends and productivity. Keeps district/substation management informed of results.
• Identifies, develops and implements work process and best practices for overall planning and scheduling.
• Responsible for the integrity of data input into work management systems and operating databases

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Requires expert level project and schedule management skills, including knowledge of scheduling tool, Primavera 5 or better
• Knowledge of Construction Principles and Practices, Operations, Maintenance, Safety Standards and Business Processes
• Requires working knowledge of labor contracts
• Ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, related discipline or equivalent experience

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in planning, scheduling or related field

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid Drivers License required

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing and general movement throughout the office area
• Attends to problems in off-hours and for extended periods

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:

$117,780.00-$130,870.00

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.

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