Operations Scheduler IV

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania. 

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion.  We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees.   We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes.  We want you to join our team!

Job Title: Operations Scheduler, Associate IV

Position Summary:

The Operations Scheduler Associate is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining work schedules that support safe, reliable, and efficient electric utility operations. This role collaborates closely with field operations, engineering, planning, and dispatch teams to prioritize and sequence maintenance, construction, and emergency work activities.

Location: Hybrid, Penn Hills Service Center.  Subject to change.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work Planning:




• Assist with the development of multi-month work plans that balance available hours with Capital and Non-Capital workload for Overhead Transmission & Distribution(T&D) craft


• Utilize Maximo to evaluate Projects, Programs, Preventative Maintenance, and Corrective Maintenance work


• Track and update Regulatory Work related to Inspection and Maintenance


• Analyze and recommend overtime requirements by managing work schedules that maintain balance between types of work, work force availability, reliability, cost, and customer commitments




• Work Coordination:




• Ensure preconstruction requirements are completed, and necessary coordination is executed prior to scheduling




• These include, but are not limited to one-calls, material procurement, permitting, protection, clearance requests, multi craft interdependencies




• Understand designs, circuit maps, and construction requirements for scheduled work to promote safety and productivity during construction


• Ensure capital and maintenance work orders are completed in a timely manner


• Submit the proper notifications for customer planned outages




• Work Scheduling:




• Coordinate work assignment schedules from a global perspective on a 2 to 3 week ahead basis for field personnel


• Work to create daily consensus between internal customers and field supervision


• Adjust to trouble and emergent work by shifting resources and optimizing assignments to drive responsiveness and reliability


• Schedule work according to the Work Plan and weekly/daily availability


• Coordinate with supporting groups for timely and efficient scheduling of work


• Communicate schedule updates with internal and external customers as needed


• Plan and lead weekly schedule meetings with relative stakeholders

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned


• Storm team duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as engineering, business related field or technical field
  
  
  
  • In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, a commensurate combination of education and experience will be considered. 
  
  
  
  


• Five (5) years related experience preferred.

• Related work experience includes knowledge of planning/scheduling of work, construction and maintenance practices, procedures, work methods, materials, equipment, and tools which would be used to determine the resources necessary to perform construction and maintenance work activities.

• Planning/scheduling experience is also preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to plan and direct the work of others


• Strong interpersonal and communications skills


• Ability to analyze and develop strategies to effectively schedule multiple projects


• The environment subjects the incumbent to continuous exposure to construction site dust, dirt, outdoor cold, fumes, liquids, noise and street traffic. 

Physical Requirements:

This position occasionally requires driving to various job sites, many of which are unimproved. Review of the work requires walking and climbing inside energized substations, unimproved sites, on city streets. The environment subjects the incumbent to continuous exposure to construction site dust, dirt, fumes, liquids, noise and street traffic in various weather conditions.

Scope

Primary focus is on daily deliverables, outputs and reporting.  Accountable for managing one's own time and workflow but may be leading projects or project steps. Work is typically complex in nature requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform the role. Continues to build knowledge base but has a solid foundation to act independently the majority of the time. Still draws on experts and managers when needed but less frequently. Acts as a resource to less experienced staff on routine issues.

Decision Impact

The problems and issues faced are complex. Incumbent draws on past experience on a regular basis to solve problems and take new perspectives on existing solutions. Accountable for direct level of reasoning and decision making.

Hybrid Work

Position follows our hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs. 

Storm Roles

All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company. Examples of storm roles could include but aren't limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc. 

Data Governance

Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

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