Planning Scheduling Technician - Jobs in Ontario

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45310 - To Be Determined - Regular - OngoingSafety Comes First is a core value at Hydro One, and we remain committed to taking every reasonable precaution to ensure a respectful, safe and healthy working environment. Further to this commitment, we have adopted a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy to protect the health of our employees from the hazard of COVID-19. New employees will be required to declare their vaccination status to Hydro One. Employees who do not provide proof of vaccination status may not enter any 3rd party locations that require full vaccination (e.g. customer properties).Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!*NOTE* Hydro One introduced a Hybrid Work Pilot Project in 2022 for most office-based roles. Employees work in-office/on-site two days a week and remotely from home for three days a week. Hydro One is adding refreshed workspaces and technology to support these changes. Join us as we ‘trial & learn’ a new modern way of working and be a key driver of future state!In office but with intention – a time for team and trust building, collaboration, and socialization. Please reach out to us to learn more!General Accountabilities:

• Prepare and design plans, schedules and work programs for various work groups in accordance with scheduling processes and work methods and procedures.
• Process and maintain records on work requests and assign priorities based on established criteria, as directed.
• Discuss special requirements with originator of the work request.
• Perform assessments and estimates.
• Identify and assemble appropriate documents necessary for a work package including work order information, procedures, switching orders, and other pertinent UWPC documents.
• Plan and schedule work programs and work orders for crews utilizing the current set of planning and scheduling tools including, scheduling software, Network Outage Management System, Network Management System and station drawings.
• Ensure outages are secured for work packages to meet the schedule requirements.
• Work with technicians to coordinate work programs and schedules of different work groups establishing a logical work sequence and appropriate resource allocation.
• Compare plans, schedules and work programs developed for past similar circumstances and check to substantiate logic of proposed plan, schedule or work program.
• Submit proposed plan, schedule or work program for supervisory review and approval. Interface with project management to ensure materials are ordered on schedule.
• Ensure materials are procured, tracked and secured, T&WE, Contracted Services and specialized equipment including test equipment are in place. This includes the order of material that is either direct shipped or warehouse resourced, the maintaining of local storages for free issue, and ensuring the re supply of these materials.
• Work with the: field supervisor, Services Specialist, Sr. P&C Engineer and other support staff to coordinate planning & scheduling services, as required.
• Refer issues of a controversial nature to the supervisor for resolution.
• Develop and monitor progress of plans, schedules and work programs through feedback and discussion with staff, as well as, through participation in planning meetings and through computerized work management systems.
• Identify scheduling problems, such as under–use of resources and inform Scheduler. Make recommendations as required, to change and improve the planning process.
• Review status of work request. Update the status of scheduled work that has been completed in a timely manner.
• Analyze and present data on group accomplishments and work load forecasts.
• Prepare status reports, as required, such as completed or outstanding work packages, using computerized and manual systems. Operation of a Forklift is a requirement
• May require occasional travel with overnight stays.
• Job involves approximately 80% office work and 20% field work in a TS environment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Selection Criteria:

• Requires knowledge of electronics, electrical theory, mechanics, instrumentation, heat and thermodynamics associated with rates and operating techniques, materials and equipment related to technical and planning work programs.
• Requires knowledge of mathematics necessary to perform calculations.
• Requires knowledge of computer technology in order to operate work and project management systems. This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired in an equivalent to a Grade XII education in a secondary school plus an Electrical Engineering Technician program or by having the equivalent level of education.
• Requires experience in a trade setting to understand department systems, operating work methods, maintenance procedures and to gain an appreciation of materials and equipment characteristics and to comprehend technical and planning work programs.
• Requires experience to understand the practical aspects of design, procurement (such as drawings, materials, equipment), deployment of working forces, schedule durations, logic and practices.
• Requires experience in work sequences to develop logical work packages.
• Requires experience in estimating, planning, organizing, scheduling of work to assist in the preparation of plans and work programs, analysis and presentation of data on group accomplishments and work load forecasts.
• Requires experience within Operating, Electrical Maintenance, P&C and Mechanical Maintenance to be familiar with technical work requirements in the field.
• Requires experience in the operation of computerized work management systems to prepare plans and schedules.
• Should be familiar with the interrelationship with other sections within the department and supporting departments.
• A period of eight years is considered necessary to gain this experience.
• Experience with SAP work management is a definite asset.

Note:All applicants are requested to include any Electrical Technician credentials (i.e. college diploma) or equivalent experience in their application.Hydro One employees, you can apply online via the Careers module in Success Factors. To access Success Factors, click on the Talent Management link in the Applications drop-down menu on the HydroNet site. Otherwise, if you do not have Hydro One computer access, forward your application to Careers@HydroOne.com. In the event you are experiencing difficulties applying to this job please visit myHR.Deadline: September 20, 2022Questions about the posting should be directed to the hiring manager. If you are selected for an interview or further evaluation and require special accommodations please speak with the hiring manager.Hiring Manager/Interviewer:Paul NardoneNOTE: An Employee who is the successful applicant to a vacancy that results in a move between the Hydro One companies (Hydro One Networks, Hydro One Telecom and Hydro One Remotes) will have his/her EI and CPP deductions restarted. If as a result of the restart of these deductions the employee over contributes to EI and/or CPP, the employee will be eligible for a refund of the over contribution through their personal income tax return. For further details, please contact the HR Support Centre.Job Segment: Telecom, Telecommunications, Testing, ERP, SAP, TechnologyQuick Apply

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