National Grid (LSE: NG.; NYSE:NGG) is an international electricity and gas company and one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. We play a vital role in delivering gas and electricity to many millions of people across Great Britain and northeastern US in an efficient, reliable and safe manner. We are committed to safeguarding our global environment for future generations and providing all our customers with the highest standards of service through investment in our networks and through our talented, diverse workforce.

National Grid owns the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales and operates the system across Great Britain. It also owns and operates the high pressure gas transmission system in Britain and its distribution business delivers gas to 11 million homes and businesses.

In the US, National Grid distributes electricity to nearly five million customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island. Owning 4,160 megawatts of electricity generation, it is the largest power producer in New York State supplying power to over one million customers on Long Island. It is also the largest distributor of natural gas in the northeastern U.S., delivering gas to 3.4 million customers in New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

National Grid also has a number of related businesses such as LNG importation and storage, land remediation and metering.

Distribution Scheduler

OCCUPATION:
General/Other: Construction/Skilled Trades

Job Responsibilities:

 

Under the general direction of the Supervisor of Scheduling & Work Coordination, manage monthly schedule to efficiently utilize construction and maintenance crews or distribution designers in alignment with business, operational, and financial goals. 

 

Direct weekly scheduling meetings with essential stakeholders using remote technology.  

 

Develop and maintain the four-week rolling schedule and deliver a week 0 lockdown schedule as a benchmark for performance metrics.

 

Work directly with Work Coordinator or Design Supervisor to schedule resources meeting internal/external customer expectations.

 

Leverage technology to forecast, prioritize, and bundle work into an optimized schedule.

 

Apply resource strategies, including roving, overtime, and contractor usage to ensure efficient scheduling and resolve scheduling conflicts.

 

Manage and assign resources identified in the Integrated Short-Term Planning work plan for projects and programs.  

 

Anticipate and actively manage the impact of scheduling decisions for all stakeholders involved. 

 

Effectively communicate scheduled priorities and changes across lines of business.

 

Manage work queue and develop prioritized contingency work in order to capitalize on opportunities to achieve safety, efficiency, reliability, and financial goals.

 

Monitor prerequisites to meet customer need dates, ensure work progression, and coordinate long-lead material orders. 

 

Participate in emergency restoration activities as required.  

 

Demonstrate personal accountability and excellent organizational skills to deliver performance excellence.

 

Possess general knowledge of electrical equipment, vehicles, tools, operation, and construction practices.

 

Understand local labor agreements and geographical constraints.

 

Demonstrate proficient computer skills in STORMS, I-Scheduler, Track Star, MS Office applications, and the ERP system as developed.

 

Display well-developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively interface and communicate with people at all levels across organizational boundaries.

 

Portray an understanding of corporate finance and budgeting practices.

 

Seek opportunities to drive continuous improvements in performance through application of best practice.

 

Apply creative problem-solving skills in a team environment.

 

Qualifications:

 

Associate’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business

or equivalent experience.

 

Five years of broad experience with distribution operations preferred.

 

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