T&D Scheduler at VERSANT POWER

Machias, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Scheduling, Resource Optimization, Communication, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Attention to Detail, Electric Transmission, Construction, Maintenance, GIS, Microsoft Office, Team Collaboration, Work Management Systems, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Utilities

Description

JOB TITLE: T&D SCHEDULER LOCATION: MACHIAS REPORTS TO: SUPERVISOR, SCHEDULING AND CUSTOMER COORDINATION POSITION STATUS: NON-EXEMPT, NON-BARGAINING UNIT Be a part of the energy that is transforming the power industry of northern and eastern Maine. Versant Power continues to provide efficient, safe, and reliable delivery of electricity to customers in northern and eastern Maine, while never losing sight of safety, quality, accountability, integrity, and innovation, for over 100 years. We are committed to our dedicated people, who inspire us every day, to deliver something more powerful than power alone. POSITION OVERVIEW: Under the general direction of the Supervisor of Scheduling and Customer Coordination, the Scheduler is responsible for the coordination, scheduling and optimization of resources utilized for Versant Power's service and construction-related projects. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Develop a schedule for line work within a specific geographic area. The work will include at a minimum: internal capital, customer capital, service orders, hazardous conditions, damage plant, temporary repairs, power quality upgrades and back-logged work not completed. * Create a continuous two-week schedule of work coordinated with a monthly, quarterly and annual work-plan. This schedule of work will include an estimate for employee hours available to schedule and complete work. * Determine resource availability of the District Line crews by tracking vacations, personal time, call duty, meetings, training, employee reviews and other factors. * Maintain an inventory of current work based on target dates for completion. * Lead a weekly District scheduling meeting to review and make adjustments to the schedule. * Monitor CU and other systems to determine where work requirements need to be scheduled and executed. * Communicate with other departments including Customer Coordination, Planning and Capital Work Planning and Execution to ensure knowledge of the available workload, job readiness and resource availability. * Ensure that any specialized requirements to complete the scheduled work are in place. This includes tracked equipment, flaggers, tagging requirements, and stock materials. * Work closely with the Fleet Department to proactively manage vehicle maintenance needs and build this into the schedule * Ensure all completed work has the required information submitted back from the line-crew. This includes cost information, red line drawing markup, GIS updates, quality check-sheets, and Smartsheet updates. * Process completed work for closeout (field complete) * Reconcile any discrepancy between the assets that were installed (or removed) and what the planned job called for. * Ensure change orders are completed in advance of necessary work completion for all jobs that require it. * Takes initiative to identify problems and issues and seeks solutions through collaborative efforts. * Maintain metrics on District work efficiency and report as required. * Provide assistance to the District Supervisor, as requested. Examples include timecard entry, monthly truck hours, fleet status, contact for contractor service, and meeting preparation. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: * Works in accordance with the documented environmental procedures, instructions, and specific responsibilities as defined in individual procedures and instructions. Reports problems or deviations associated with environmental issues and the Environmental Management System (EMS) to the Environmental Department. * Performs other related duties as assigned, including designated duties associated with System Restoration. REQUIRED OR PREFERRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * Experience in electric transmission and distribution construction, maintenance and operations is preferred. * Practical knowledge of electric transmission and distribution construction and maintenance practices is preferred. * Familiarity with work management systems is preferred. * Knowledge of or the requirement to learn and be competent of Versant Powers GIS system, PowerOn and Microsoft Office Suite required. * Ability to work without direct supervision and maintain a high level of motivation is required. * Must demonstrate analytical skills, problem solving, and decision-making skills; good oral communication and attention to detail required. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: * Position requires sitting, standing, walking, and driving. * Position requires visual and mental concentration * Position requires excellent organizational and interpersonal skills * Position requires excellent oral and written communication skills * Position is considered stressful due to deadlines and workload. * Position requires valid Maine Driver’s License. * Position requires irregular and extra hours. WORK HOURS: FULL TIME: 40 hours per week. Position requires irregular work hours from time to time, including nights and weekends as needed. PAY: * Pay will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. APPLICATION: Non-Bargaining Unit, Regular and Term employees who have at least six (6) months satisfactory job performance and attendance records in their current job are eligible to apply for posted positions. This job description is subject to change at any time. Versant Power is a tobacco free, drug-free and fragrance-free workplace. Versant Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posted: 1/26/2026

Responsibilities

The T&D Scheduler is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and optimizing resources for service and construction-related projects. This includes developing work schedules, monitoring resource availability, and ensuring all necessary requirements for scheduled work are met.