Position Summary

Education, Training and Experience

Planner/Scheduler - Bachelor's degree in an applicable discipline and a minimum of four years experience as described below.

OR

Associate's or Technical Degree in Utility Line or Electrical/Mechanical discipline and a minimum of eight years experience as described below.

OR

High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 10 years experience as described below.

Experience in applicable business unit operations is required. Engineering, utility maintenance, utility line, planning, or scheduling is preferred.

Demonstrated proficiency with SAP, automated planning, scheduling, design, and project management tools is required.

Demonstrated broad based understanding of work management processes and overall integration of NPPD's key enabling processes is required.

Prior experience in Distribution Lines and/or Lines is preferred, but not required.

NOTE: Other work experience or demonstrated performance indicating that the applicant has the skills and ability to perform the required duties may be substituted for the specific years of experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications

None

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Detailed work packages utilizing SAP and Design Manager (when applicable). Work packages to include information for use by craft personnel to complete required maintenance and capital work during normal operations and planned or unplanned outages. This shall also include Preventive Maintenance Plans.

Communicate with customers and maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction by producing multiple, value added designs and estimates that meet the customers’ needs.

Serve as the liaison with other departments to ensure accuracy of the design, material, and labor resources. This shall include advising, directing, and coaching others in the skills of planning and or scheduling.

Understand accounting and budgeting process, technical reports, application of construction standards, design calculations (guying, pole strength, fusing, etc.), extension rules, and ROW issues.

Proficient with personal computers, capable of using standard NPPD software including SAP, PASTA, and Microsoft Office Products. The knowledge of GIS and Design Manager is also preferable.

Familiarity with applicable regulatory changes and ensure regulatory compliance.

Actively participate in group meetings, feedback sessions, etc., striving for continued personal and overall process improvement.

Complete field work (as necessary) which will include line staking, safety observations, and field review of existing facilities.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies