PlannerScheduler Coordinator Transmission Construction

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity:Entergy Services LLC

* 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. *

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

Responsible for planning and scheduling transmission line & substation projects and/or maintenance tasks. Performs long range planning for construction projects that require scheduled outages and develops integrated outage schedules for all outage tasks. Ensures all work is completed in accordance with Entergy procedures and within compliance guidelines (SoX).

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops short- and long-term schedules updates area work plans schedules work requests and maintains documentation within scheduling software and/or maintenance applications
• Maintains and performs updates on activities scheduled resolves time constraint conflicts proactively identifies variances and develops explanations to schedule changes monitors close out tasks and sends out reminders as needed
• Proactively works with contract partners to obtain weekly schedule updates on construction projects
• Interfaces with internal groups such as Project Management and Construction Major Accounts Asset Management Capital Projects Transmission Control Centers Distribution Operations Center and Transmission Operations Planning for planned outages and resource coordination
• Adjust schedules and work plans based on stakeholder feedback
• Submits and monitors maintenance and/or project outage requests in TOMS based on reviews of the work plan requirements
• Coordinates and leads weekly scheduling conferences with local management personnel
• Identifies deficiencies analyzes alternatives and proactively recommends solutions to schedule conflicts to improve schedule workflow and transition between stage gates.
• Works with affected parties to ensure that conflicts are resolved and/or mitigated
• Works with project team to develop baseline schedules for construction projects
• Work with construction OCs to plan switching tasks
• Run AirsWeb coaching observations reports analyze data looking for trends and send to construction group and management
• Assists with coordination and tracking of material and equipment deliveries and determine if material and equipment deliveries will affect projects and/or maintenance tasks and ensure adjustments are made as needed
• Provide data to Supervisor that supports efforts to improve the execution of projects i.e. schedule performance in regard to EN/SWMS as-builts and all other compliance data is submitted within guidelines.
• Work with team and contractors to develop quality Risk Assessment documentation to support project schedules.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education:

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience (detailed below)
• Preferred:Bachelors degree in a related field

Minimum Experience:

Pl/Sc Coord:

• with an Associate degree: 0- 4 years of experience in a related field or function
• without an Associate degree: at least 2 -4years of experience in a related field or function

Pl/Sc Coord II: At least 4 - 6 years of experience in a related field or function

• with an Associate degree: 4- 6years of experience in a related field or function
• without an Associate degree: at least 6years of experience in a related field or function

Pl/Sc Coord Sr:At least 6 years of experience in a related field or function

• with an Associate degree: 6years of experience in a related field or function
• without an Associate degree: 8years of experience in a related field or function

Preferred: At least 2 years of operational experience in the construction power plant or utility sector

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 communications skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Experience/training in scheduling resources or maintenance and construction practices
• Efficient with Microsoft Office Excel and database applications
• Preferred:
  • Knowledge of/experience with SWMS Energization Notices TAORSPrimavera programs
  • Experience in substation or relay maintenance and construction
  • Ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures applicable to the Business Unit
  • Experience in planning and scheduling maintenance and construction activities

Any Certificates Licenses etc.:

• None

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Primary Location: Texas-BeaumontTexas : Beaumont
Texas : Conroe
Texas : The Woodlands
Job Function: All Other Jobs
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option:
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 121605
Travel Percentage:25% to 50%

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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.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:
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.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.