Planner Scheduler

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Planner Scheduler for a contract assignment with one of our premier Utility services clients in Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities :

• Finalize Work Requests and complete additional Work Requests for any associated follow-up activities. Reconciles material issues with ED Stores and Plant Accounting as needed. (20%)
• Provide planning, organizing, logistical and coordination support to SPP Operations. Provide work request administration and work coordination for scheduled, and associated follow-up activities. Monitor material and equipment availability for work request readiness. Assist with the overall optimization of construction-related operating resources across the various Planning & Scheduling disciplines. Assist with and validate job plans including job sequence and man-hour estimate; material and equipment requirements including dates; and coordination requirements. (20%)
• Contractor Issuances and Major Materials - Oversees the issuance of material to contractors including proactive audits of material at contractor storage yards. Ensures that material is available and issued in a timely manner to meet operational needs. Maintains compliance with corporate guidelines for material storage and inventory control. Oversees all reconciliation activity associated with contractor work requests. (20%)
• Prepare (weekly) a 'four-week look-ahead' of planned work and participate in planning meetings to review future schedules. Handoff construction documentation and schedules to ED Operations, including but not limited to, work request and job plan detail; drawings and maps; and permits. (10%)
• Assist Project Managers, SPP Design, Contractor Partners with quantifying and verifying workload in the following areas: pre-plan of the week, job readiness, and resource availability. (10%)
• Inventory Audits - Coordinates required audits of all inventories to include scheduling, any "day of" assistance and record keeping. Will also ensure that all corrections and write-offs are completed. (10%)
• Ad Hoc Research, Record Keeping, and Budget Support - Will be called upon to conduct research at the request of Management to identify trends and make recommendation related to the usage and storage of material. Will ensure compliance with all Company records keeping requirements related to Electric Delivery's supply chain operations. Maintains and publishes departmental metrics related to departmental goals. General administrative responsibilities will include coordinating petty cash, employee time keeping, and budget-related tasks as required. (10%)
• RELATIONSHIPS
  • Key Internal: Planner-Schedulers, Area Managers, Operations & Field Engineering Supervisors, Crew Members, Field Engineers, System Operators, Stores and Materials Management.
  • Key External: Contractors

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of five (3) years operations experience in underground and overhead distribution construction. Experience must include progressively more complex assignments
• College degree may be considered in lieu of up to two years of related experience.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of the methods, materials, and standard practices of the assigned operations functional area within Electric Delivery; Must demonstrate an understanding of construction, maintenance, and operations for the firm's transmission and distribution systems, as well as the firm's Safe Work Practices; Must demonstrate analytical skills, problem solving, and decision-making skills; Good oral communication and attention to detail required, with the ability to optimize and balance all work types; Must have ability to comprehend GIS, work management system (WORKPro) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excel proficient
• Administrative Permitting experience

Preferred Skills:

• Distribution operations experience
• Working knowledge of CIS

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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