Associate Scheduler and Planner - Keene, NH - Eversource

Description

Planner Position

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorshipeither now or in the futureshould not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation.

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.

Progressive levels of associate, fully qualified and senior classifications within the Planner position. Overall duties are similar; however, progression is based on the complexity of assignments and supervision provided, along with qualifications as indicated under Job Specifications, below. Exercises judgment and discretion in the completion of complex tasks associated with the development, planning, scheduling, and coordination of work packages; integrates multiple work order inputs into short and long-term plans, project schedules and maintenance schedules for assigned department.

Gas Operations: This position is responsible for planning, organizing and managing the Gas Distribution field workload through accurate forecasting, staffing calculations, scheduling and management reports. 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:

• Assists with planning and scheduling daily work assignments for the Construction, Maintenance departments.
• Ensures work is scheduled appropriately to meet both customer and compliance deadlines.
• 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.
• Works collaboratively across the organization to achieve company's strategies and goals;
• Builds and maintains daily and weekly work schedules for Construction, Maintenance and crews and personnel;
• Ensures that area resources are available to meet work demands; responsible for scheduling all work in the order of priority that will ensure compliance deadlines and customer needs are fully met;
• Responsible for scheduling daily work assignments in a manner that optimizes crew productivity and minimizes overtime expenditures;
• Assists with organizing and facilitating weekly planning meetings with Operating department personnel; weekly communication of the work plan to Operating department personnel;
• Daily monitoring of actual work completed compared to the work plan;
• Prepares the weekly/annual construction schedule utilizing scheduling software such as Primavera;
• Assists with district liaison activities with local and municipal officials;
• Resolves customer issues and concerns as required. May require spending time driving to different geographic locations.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Knowledge of database systems and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated skill in workload planning and resource allocation.
• Demonstrated competency and proficiency in oral and written communications; is customer driven; displays initiative;
• Makes sound decisions to support the mission;
• Applies knowledge and skill to solve problems and responds promptly, appropriately and constructively to employees.
• Requires working and technical knowledge of Planning and Scheduling demands.
• Ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g. Click Schedule, Maximo, Microsoft Office, Work Management and Primavera).
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated skill in the workload planning and resource allocation.

Education:

• Requires Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, related discipline or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Zero (0) to three (3) years related experience required. Knowledge of Electric Operations preferred, in direct correlation with business and area of job opening.

Licenses & Certifications:

• None

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires visits to job sites and municipalities on an as needed basis. Job can require spending time driving to different geographic locations. Storm duty assignment as required.

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.

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:

$73,110.00-$81,230.00

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 and Affirmative Action 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