What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduler position at Delta Utilities?
Job Summary/Purpose
The Scheduler (Work Management) is responsible for managing schedule exceptions for simple projects, including both short- and long-cycle work, using scheduling software. The role ensures efficient dispatching of crews and the resolution of scheduling conflicts, while serving as a liaison between field operations, dispatch, and internal departments.
Accountabilities And Essential Functions
Minimum education required of the position
Delta Utilities is a leading natural gas utility with a focus on safe, dependable service to customers. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the utility will serve nearly
600,000 customers and become one of the leading natural gas providers in Louisiana and Mississippi and among the top 40 providers in the United States.
In 2023, Entergy announced that it had entered into an agreement with Delta Utilities to sell its Louisiana gas distribution business. The natural gas utility currently serves more than 200,000 customers across East Baton Rouge and Orleans parishes. In February 2024, Delta Utilities entered into an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to acquire its Louisiana and Mississippi natural gas businesses, which currently serve approximately 381,000 customers. Once the transactions are complete, Entergy's Louisiana natural gas operations and CenterPoint Energy's Louisiana and Mississippi natural gas systems will be operated by Delta Utilities. Learn more: https://deltautilities.com/
Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal-opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.
The Scheduler (Work Management) is responsible for managing schedule exceptions for simple projects, including both short- and long-cycle work, using scheduling software. The role ensures efficient dispatching of crews and the resolution of scheduling conflicts, while serving as a liaison between field operations, dispatch, and internal departments.
Accountabilities And Essential Functions
- Manage exceptions to the scheduling software and generate schedules for simple projects.
- Coordinate with supervisors to resolve scheduling issues and prioritize work.
- Monitor communication channels (radio, phone, and system messages) and relay schedule adjustments to field crews.
- Dispatch work post-departure using scheduling software; adjust crews as needed.
- Contact customers to resolve access issues and complaints.
- Identify scheduling deficiencies and recommend conflict resolutions.
- Collaborate with internal departments and the Gas Dispatch Center to plan and adjust resources.
- Serve as a member of the Incident Response Team for emergency response coordination.
- This position may require to work shifts for 24/7 coverage, when needed.
Minimum education required of the position
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 0 to 2 years of related experience.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate across multiple levels of the organizational structure.
- Experience or training in scheduling, maintenance, or construction practices.
- None
Delta Utilities is a leading natural gas utility with a focus on safe, dependable service to customers. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the utility will serve nearly
600,000 customers and become one of the leading natural gas providers in Louisiana and Mississippi and among the top 40 providers in the United States.
In 2023, Entergy announced that it had entered into an agreement with Delta Utilities to sell its Louisiana gas distribution business. The natural gas utility currently serves more than 200,000 customers across East Baton Rouge and Orleans parishes. In February 2024, Delta Utilities entered into an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to acquire its Louisiana and Mississippi natural gas businesses, which currently serve approximately 381,000 customers. Once the transactions are complete, Entergy's Louisiana natural gas operations and CenterPoint Energy's Louisiana and Mississippi natural gas systems will be operated by Delta Utilities. Learn more: https://deltautilities.com/
Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal-opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.