Scheduler, Ops Excellence

Job Summary:

The Scheduler is responsible for the prioritization, aggregation, bundling, and scheduling of the work to field resources based on availability, competency and job requirements. Understanding employee abilities, internal and external influences, work type, service targets, deadlines and customer in-service dates, the Scheduler assumes a leading role in the assessment, prioritization, identification of efficiencies and opportunities to optimize field resources and equipment when scheduling work.

Job Description:

Understanding internal and external influences, work types, service targets, deadlines and customer in-service dates, this position will be required to perform the following duties:

• On approved work, outline scope, identify resource requirements such as number of people required, skill/competency requirements, and equipment requirements.

• Identify permits required to complete the scope such as crossings, environment, etc. and verify timelines with stakeholders.

• Working with Team Lead, identify safety and environment issues related to the scope.

• Verify Bill of Materials for accuracy and ensure material is ordered and delivery schedules to site meet construction timelines.

• Plan outages by coordinating with, the System Operations Centre and field resources.

• Identify any maintenance to be completed during scheduled outages.

• Identify and/or procure third party services required for the scope of the project (i.e. Hydrovac).

• Identify customer requirements during planning stages of the work, such as site specific HSE requirements on customer sites.

• Support constructability review of the Engineering design standards and specifications.

• Liaise with field resources, schedulers and other departments for technical and constructability support.

• Ensure the work is execution ready prior to handover to Scheduling. This includes verification and validation of material readiness, and completing locates and switching plans.

• Complete site visits as required and compile data for all stakeholders such engineering, survey, vegetation management, etc.

• Support Operational excellence initiatives and support lessons learned to continuously improve the planning function.

• Identify logistical requirements such as site facility needs and accommodations/lodging requirements.

• Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.

• Follow all policies and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

Experience:

• 4 years of experience in Dispatch, Project Management, Engineering, or related field: or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

License/Certifications:

• Professional designations are not required but will be considered an asset.

• Technical courses or certifications will be considered an asset.

• Valid driver's license.

Travel Requirements

• 5%

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Constantly

• Pushing / Pulling / Reaching: Seldom

• Climb: Seldom - Kneel: Seldom

• Grab: Seldom

• Bend: Seldom

• Lift / Carry: Seldom, up to 20lbs

• Vision: Vision acuity to operate a vehicle

• Hearing: Understanding sounds required for communicating with others and operating a vehicle

Working Conditions

• Wet or Humid: Seldom

• Working near or on moving mechanical parts: Seldom - Working near or on heavy machinery: Seldom

• Working in high places: Seldom

• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: Seldom

• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals: Seldom

• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Occasionally

• Work with electricity: Occasionally

• Work with explosives: Seldom

• Work on or near a source of radiation: Seldom

• Loud noise conditions (above 87 db): Seldom

• Other environmental factors including weather conditions: Seldom

• Other: N/A

LUMA Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or local laws.