Field Service Scheduler

Title: Trans Fld Services Scheduler

Client: American Electric Power (AEP)

Location: Corpus Christi, TX, or Abilene, TX.

We are currently accepting resumes for a Trans Fld Services Scheduler in Corpus Christi, TX, or Abilene, TX.

Job Location: Hybrid

The selected candidate will perform the following duties:

• Responsible for scheduling pre-determined work activities of Transmission field personnel. Provide front-end loaded schedules as well as completed ready-to-execute resource loaded programs that optimize the maintenance work plans, capital work plans, and other TFS work activities.
• Manage TFS outage requests, including entering outages into TOA and verifying that all required outages have been entered.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of scheduling software and upgrades to the software.
• With guidance, develop fully integrated resource-loaded and Levelized TFS work schedules that optimize maintenance work plans, capital outage work, and other TFS work activities using Transmission approved scheduling software and tools.
• Comply with the Transmission Outage Management Business Rules and Processes.
• Manage TFS outage requests, including entering outages into TOA or its successor, verifying that all required outages have been entered, and ensuring that all outage requests are approved by TOps.
• Assist in organizing, coordinating, and attending outage coordination meetings.
• Coordinate changes to the work schedule when an outage needs to be canceled or rescheduled.
• Assist in prioritizing outage reservations to optimize the benefit to AEP both in reliability and earnings.
• Develop, review, and present statistical reports related to work scheduling and adherence, crew utilization, etc.
• Coordinate and conduct meetings with other sections/departments covering scheduling, staffing and outages.
• Promote professionalism, teamwork, and adherence to standards.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical field such as Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, and 3 years experience OR an Associate’s Degree in a related technical field and 6 years experience; or a high school diploma and 10 years’ utility field experience.
• Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in a Business field, such as Accounting, Finance, or Management will be accepted if they have at least 5 years of maintenance work scheduling or construction project scheduling experience or other relevant project controls experience.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• An electrical engineering degree with utility experience is highly preferred.
• Possess the ability to read a one-line diagram for an electrical substation.
• Prior experience with electrical substation equipment installation, commissioning, lock-out tag out, P&C trip testing, or equipment servicing will be needed for a successful candidate.
• Good knowledge about electric power systems, relays, electrical control circuitry, or telecommunication.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Proficient with MS Office Tools and MS SharePoint. Stay current on technology enhancements and procedures and make suggestions for change.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line station diagrams and transmission line switching diagrams.
• Aptitude to understand switching, tagging, and clearance points.
• Demonstrate knowledge of zones of protection.
• Ability to estimate resource requirements for typical TFS projects (construction and maintenance).
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others to prioritize work.
• Able to work under minimal supervision.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $45.00 – $64.80 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Construction: 5 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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