Planner/Scheduler (Work Management)

Posting End Date: 09/11/2023

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX

• This position may be domiciled in The Woodlands or Conroe, TX**

This position can be filled as a Planner/Scheduler I or II depending upon the candidate's experience/background

Job Summary/Purpose

Responsible for planning tasks, projects, and day-to-day activities, including work orders for simple projects, which may include both short- and long-cylce work. Responsible for managing exceptions associated with the schedule that Click generates for simple projects.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinates with other groups (e.g., Design/ Engineering and Supply Chain) on job scope, work packages, job prerequisites, and material and T&E estimates.
• Manages work order hand-off in cases requiring design engineering.
• Identifies Click schedule errors, analyzes alternatives, and recommends solutions to schedule conflicts. Works with affected parties to ensure that conflicts are resolved and/or mitigated.
• Maintains and performs updates on scheduled work, resolves time constraint conflicts, identifies variances, develops explanations to schedule changes, monitors close out tasks, and sends reminders as needed.
• Serves as a member of the Incident Response Team.
• Interfaces with groups such as Project Management and Construction, Major Accounts, Asset Management, and Distribution Operations Center for outage planning and resource coordination. Adjusts schedules and work plans based on stakeholder feedback.
• Screens and consolidates work orders for simple projects using Maximo.
• Manages the exceptions associated with the schedule that Click generates.
• Coordinates with Supply Chain and local network leadership to ensure proper material and equipment availability as needed. If material or equipment are unavailable and/or will impact project completion, updates Click accordingly and communicates with necessary parties (either Supply Chain or local network leadership).
• Coordinates and leads weekly scheduling conferences with local management personnel. Adjusts schedules and work plans as necessary based on stakeholder feedback.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

Associate degree or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position

Planner Scheduler I: 2-4 years’ experience

Planner Scheduler II: 4-6 years’ experience

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required Of The Position

Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deliverables. Ability to work with multiple levels of the organizational structure. Strong verbal and written communications skills. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Experience/training in planning and scheduling activities. Strong knowledge of and expertise with computer technology. Strong decision making skills. Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Ability to work well under pressure. Self motivated and dependable team player.

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required For The Position

N/A

Primary Location: Texas - The Woodlands Texas : The Woodlands || Texas : Conroe
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 112704
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
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Working Conditions
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.