Planner Estimator, Materials Mgmt, Progression

Title: Planner Estimator, Materials Mgmt, Progression 
Company: Tampa Electric Company
Location: Energy Control Center 
State and City: Florida  -  Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Hiring Manager:  Ive Alex

Recruiter: Mark E Koener 

 

 

TITLE:                                                Planner Scheduler, Lighting Growth & Materials Management, Progression

PERFORMANCE COACH:                Project Manager, Lighting Growth

COMPANY:                                       Tampa Electric

DEPARTMENT:                                 Lighting Growth

 

POSITION CONCEPT

The Planner Scheduler I Lighting Growth is responsible for the coordination, collection and optimization of resources utilized for Tampa Electric Company (TEC) Electric Delivery construction-related projects in Lighting Growth, for all P1 (begin immediately), P2 (begins in 1 to 8 days) and P3 (begins in 8 – 28 days) work. Coordinates ongoing efforts and provides alternative solutions to make necessary changes when appropriate.

 

Please note that this position can be hired at any level withing the Planner/Scheduling job family, based on Education and years of experience.

 

LEVEL 1 – PLANNER SCHEDULER I

Works under a mentor and with regular guidance on assignments of moderate complexity and variety; Periodically, granted moderate decision-making responsibility requiring independent judgment within assigned functional area of responsibility, developing skill and independence over time.

 

ADVANCEMENT WITHIN PROGRESSION

An opportunity for advancement to a higher level within the Planner-Scheduler progression is based on value added to the Company through increased duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments.  Advancement is not automatic, (i.e. based solely on time in the job) but will be based on the employee’s performance, qualifications, and the business and/or technical needs of the department.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide planning, organizing, logistical and coordination support to Lighting Growth both Regulated and Unregulated Projects. Provide work request administration and work coordination for scheduled and unplanned crew jobs related to trouble memos, 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. (35%)
2. Prepare (weekly) a ‘four-week look-ahead’ of planned work and participate in “Plan of the Week” meetings to review following week’s schedule.  Handoff construction documentation and schedules to Lighting Growth Operations, including but not limited to, work request and job plan detail; drawings and maps; and permits. (20%)
3. Finalize Work Requests and complete additional Work Requests for any associated follow-up activities such as site restoration and pole pick-up.  Reconciles material issues with ED Stores and Plant Accounting as needed. (20%)
4. Coordinate job plans with other Planner-Schedulers and communicate results of efforts within the Planning and Scheduling team and the leadership of assigned functional area.  (15%)
5. Assist Field Engineers, Supervisors and Managers with quantifying and verifying workload in the following areas: pre-plan of the week, job readiness, and resource availability. (10%)

 

RELATIONSHIPS

Key Internal:                    Procurement, Planner-Schedulers, Area Managers, Operations & Field Engineering    Supervisors, Crew Members, Field Engineers, System Operators, Stores and Materials Management.   

Key External:                   Contractors, Suppliers, Distributors

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasional overtime required for storm and emergency call sunshine coverage as needed. Occasional travel to other Service Areas to back up other Planners and/or maintain S/A coverage required.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education  

Required:           High School Diploma or equivalent

 

Experience

Required:           Minimum of five (5) years operations experience in underground and overhead distribution construction, field distribution design and/or lighting design; Experience must include progressively more complex assignments

                             College degree may be considered in lieu of up to two years of related experience.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abi