Field Operations Planner, SIES Transformer Shop

Overview

Plans, coordinates, and evaluates the assignments and activities of Astoria Transformer Shop crews to effect the safe, timely, efficient and reliable reconditioning and repair of electric distribution equipment in accordance with operating procedures; engineering plans, procedures, and specifications; and environmental, health, and safety instructions and procedures. Develops and executes plans that are aligned with the organizations budgetary goals and key performance indicators. Develop and maintain working relationships with every regional construction group, and their work organizers and planners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and monitors field activities associated with the installation, maintenance and repair of electric distribution equipment. Compiles information and prepares field repair and field support cost avoidance reports.
• Coordinates work with Electric Operations regional construction organizations and Distribution Engineering in order to provide support as necessary and as requested for various programs and activities such as, but not limited to, ICS support, field repairs, placing & removing grounds, anode installation, PTO installation, grating repairs, weld repairs, etc.
• Plans, organizes, schedules, and assures the assignment of personnel to work safely, optimize productivity and meet key performance indicator goals.
• Ensures reconditioning work is performed on a cost-benefit basis.
• Prepares the monthly Transformer Shop Production report. Compiles information and prepares status reporting of actual production vs. goal.
• Establishes and maintains productivity reports for the various Transformer Shop operating sections.
• Compiles information and prepares monthly Transformer Shop key performance indicator reports.
• Communicates, coordinates, and advises on work rule compliance, good housekeeping and work area protection practices for equipment and work areas.
• Monitors and administers Astoria Transformer Shop employee career path training program.
• Monitors supervisor performance and provides critical feedback to the Operations Manager for their development.
• Creates and sustains a workplace environment that fosters professionalism, honesty, concern, excellence, and teamwork.
• Coordinates the development of, and revisions to, Transformer Department Operating Procedures (TOPs).
• Monitors and coordinates facility work and maintenance performed at the Transformer Shop.
• Ensures work orders and entries into the production control system (Maximo) are accurate.
• Advises Section Manager of any variations or problems in operations.
• Additional tasks as assigned by the Section Manager may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and with a minimum of five years of relevant work experience is required.

• Bachelor's Degree and with a minimum of three years of relevant work experience in Engineering or Physical Sciences is preferred.

• Minimum 3 years demonstrated successful experience in planning and scheduling of field or shop operations, required.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience, required.
• Good planning, organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required.
• Competency in Microsoft Office is required.
• Familiar with Electric Distribution equipment; Familiar with DeMAX system, preferred.

• Driver's License Required

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.