Resource Scheduler IV

Our client, a Energy Services company, is looking for a Resource Scheduler IV for their Lansing, MI location.
 
Responsibilities:

• 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 Client Operations.
• Responsible for facilitating the planning and processes involving input from multiple departments.
• 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

• 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
• 2 - 4 years Experience in a planning and scheduling role and using metrics (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent discipline. (Required)

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities