Field Service Scheduler

• Trans Field Services Scheduler
• Corpus Christi, TX
• $28/hr
• Description:

Hours M-F 7am-4pm . Possibility of OT as needed.
Travel (15%) will consist of traveling for training, meetings and field visits. Travel will be in Texas. Flying/Driving dependent on destination. Overnight stay is expected, multiple nights at times. Suppliers should review the Travel Policy with the candidate prior to submission to ensure understanding of reimbursement.

Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license.
Job designation is Field. This will require 2-3 days working on location each week with the remaining in field or remote.

Candidates local to Corpus Christi or surrounding areas. Local candidates only. Prefers candidates that don’t require relocation to qualify.

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.

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 schedules 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.

Essential Job Functions & Tasks:
1. 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.
2. Comply with the Transmission Outage Management Business Rules and Processes.
3. 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.
4. Assist in organizing, coordinating and attending the outage coordination meetings.
5. Coordinate changes to the work schedule when an outage needs to be canceled or rescheduled.
6. Assist in prioritizing outage reservations to optimize the benefit to AEP both in reliability and earnings.
7. Develop, review, and present statistical reports related to work scheduling and adherence, crew utilization, etc.
8. Coordinate and conduct meetings with other sections/departments covering scheduling, staffing and outages.
9. Promote professionalism, teamwork, and adherence to standards.

Education Requirements: 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 high school diploma and 10 years’ utility field experience.

Work Experience: Candidates with a Bachelor 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.

Additional Requirements:
1. Proficient with MS Office Tools and MS SharePoint. Stay current on technology enhancements and procedures and make suggestions for change.
2. Some travel required.
3. Ability to read and interpret one line station diagrams and transmission line switching diagrams.
4. Aptitude to understand switching, tagging and clearance points.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of zones of protection.
6. Ability to estimate resource requirements for typical TFS projects (construction and maintenance).
7. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively.
8. Good organizational skills.
9. Ability to work effectively with others to prioritize work.

10. Able to work under minimal supervision.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: Up to $28.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location