Resource Scheduler

Resource Scheduler

12 Months

Flint, MI

The Planner and Scheduler is responsible for developing and optimizing system work plans and to provide tracking metrics and other data for management. The incumbent will provide leadership, direction and resource utilization recommendations for CMS Operations. Responsible for facilitating the planning and processes involving input from multiple departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary
• Lead hand-off to resource scheduling, monthly operations manager meetings and project alignment of key stakeholders for complex projects. Participate in contractor workload weekly meeting, operating reviews and program manager meetings
• Develop and maintain reporting to bring visibility to key stakeholders in Customer On Time Delivery, SAIDI Rally Room, Public Safety and forecast meetings. Use problem solving tools to determine next steps
• Create a workplan that delivers on the commitments made to our governing agencies; includes pole replacements, 5 year circuit inspection cycle, repetitive outage, regulation testing, leak survey, cathodic, etc.
• Provide a balanced resource workplan requires insight and decision making; based on data gathered, risk analysis and collaboration with key stakeholders and SAP order reports. Communicate results in a timely manner to allow for informed business decisions to be made. Align and coordinate our internal and external resources to execute to prioritized workload that meet financial and performance targets. Create a new business workplan that keeps customer focus in the forefront delivering on requested date
• Create, provide and communicate a timely, accurate and adhered to work plan that provides flexibility and optimizes field resources to complete approved prioritized project list and meet customer commitments. Use history and trend to build a workplan that meets budget and provides insight into operational needs to meet forecast targets. Build O&M workplan to reduce O&M costs. Meet with resource scheduling weekly to ensure all work is being captured. Maintain monthly and YTD forecast of O&M labor hours and variance explanations

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems Basic Knowledge

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Broad Knowledge

Proficient in project planning and life cycle development Broad Knowledge

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Basic Knowledge

Ability to solve a range of straightforward problems Basic Knowledge

Proven analytical and diagnostic skills in utility practices and procedures Basic Knowledge

EXPERIENCE

2 - 4 years Experience in a planning and scheduling role and using metrics (Required)

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