Join a diverse and dynamic team that makes and delivers the most valuable services in the world: electricity and natural gas. At Consumers Energy, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Our employees work around the clock to provide service to our customers in honor of our history and to fulfill our promise to Michigan - Count on Us! Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy and headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, provides natural gas and electricity to nearly 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
Overview
The Planner/Scheduler Job Family is utilized in those areas of the Company where planner/scheduler services are provided. Typically employees in this job family are required to utilize various computer software programs, and to design, develop, and/or provide advice and counsel on construction and/or maintenance projects, processes, and procedures. The employees in this job family are required to have a wide range of skills, knowledge, and expertise in technical areas, business, and customer relations. They are responsible for ensuring adherence to laws and regulations applicable to Company employees.
Job Description/Responsibilities
The Planner/Scheduler - Field Leader position is responsible for:
•The safe and productive planning and execution of field work for the White Pigeon Compressor Station. Responsibilities include development and optimization of work plans.
•Provide leadership and direction for the Energy Delivery/Energy Operations organizations to optimize field and other resource utilization as well as providing planning decision analysis.
•Fill in for the Station Field Leader while they are on vacation or attending meetings and participate in area Supervisor On-Call duties, once all Field Leader and On-Call OQ training obtained.
•Facilitate the planning and scheduling process (T-12) involving input from multiple departments, including Engineering, Project Management, Gas Control, Statewide Budget Analysis, Supply Chain, Contract Administration, Training and Scheduling.
•Organize operations over the entire operation cycle, with input from the following: strategic plan/budget, approved engineering and project management, known changes to the operations, economic factors, productivity, projects and program work and rate case impacts.
•Plann and executing work schedules and diagnosing problems to ensure quality control, preventive maintenance and compliance with safety procedures and regulations.
•Conduct Field Safety Audits.
•Interact with customers and directs work activities to meet established work plans and objectives.
•Facilitate team and department meetings along with field visits.
•Collaborate with peers and supporting departments to create and maintain a work environment that supports achievement of safety and health initiative, compliance programs and productivity common goals.
Requirements/Qualifications
•1 or more years of applicable experience.
•A Bachelor's degree in the applicable field of study. Less than a Bachelor's degree may be acceptable if accompanied by extensive experience in an applicable industry in positions that demonstrate required abilities and performance.
The following skills and experience will set you apart from others:
•Experience in the planning and scheduling process: Planning Board experience is a plus, Gas T&S experience, Business knowledge, understanding of crewing concepts, budgeting/accounting (ex O&M vs Capital, etc.). Knowledge of work order structure in SAP.
•High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, working knowledge of MS Access. Must be flexible, have demonstrated strong administrative skills and able to coordinate planning activities across multiple headquarter sites.
•Demonstrated project management experience and the ability to coordinate planning activities across multiple headquarter sites.
•Experience working in a union environment, knowledge of our working agreement and prior supervisory experience desired.
Essential Functions
Field Planner/Scheduler responds to complaints and requests for information, prepares and maintains reports to completed job orders and the status of jobs in progress. Inspects job sites to check on work progress, assure satisfactory completed job orders and the status of jobs in progress. Plans new job assignments, prepares requisitions for operations and maintenance supplies, equipment and materials and supervises special projects as required. Participates as a member of a safety committee, investigates and completes necessary incident and accident reports, maintains records, prepares and submits required reports... For full info follow application link.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, , orientation, gender identity or national origin.
