Field Project Scheduler

49221 - Regular - 

General Accountabilities:

• Responsible for developing and maintaining project / program schedules using the OPC (Oracle Primavera Cloud) scheduling tool related to transmission and distribution capital projects

• Assist in field productivity analysis by providing planned/actual quantities for Construction projects in execution

• Responsible for requesting / receiving status updates from various functional discipline leads and project managers; incorporating their status updates into the schedule; and presenting the output in a manner that facilitates the planning and execution of the project in line with project objectives

• Responsible for identifying critical and near-critical paths as well as trends to help the project team stay on track and monitor detailed tasks

• Responsible for assisting Construction & Commissioning Field staff with resource forecasts and analysis leveraging CPM schedules and various other tools as required

• Assist in developing and maintaining project / program schedules using Oracle Primavera Cloud related to major, complex or high profile transmission and distribution capital projects.

• Assist in the development of work methods and processes consistent with departmental Project Controls methodology

• Show students, trainees or contract staff how to perform tasks and duties

• Perform other duties as required

Selection Criteria:

• Requires a good knowledge of English to communicate effectively with others and prepare technical reports.

• Requires a university degree in Engineering or Business Management or college diploma in Engineering Technology and additional training or education

• Requires hands on experience in scheduling & planning Construction & Commissioning work. A period of over 6 years is considered necessary to gain this experience

• Requires experience related to the design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of transmission/distribution assets

• Scheduling experience in transmission line and station projects or other linear project types is an asset

• Experience in construction management or related field is an asset. Examples include: Understanding working drawings, preparing construction schedules for the full lifecycle of a project, project planning, estimating and project controls

• Practical experience using the scheduling tool Oracle Primavera P6 or OPC & MS project is an asset

• Experience with SAP is an asset

• Experience in Lean Construction Scheduling practices is considered an asset

Essential Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office especially in Excel

• Practical experience in developing schedule networks (Precedence Diagramming method) and the application of the Critical Path Method

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Requires performing a variety of duties under the usual business office conditions. Required to travel in support of site meetings for the various projects/programs assigned. This will at times include overnight stays due to distance of travel and to ensure safe conditions for travel.

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: March 18, 2024

Questions 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.

NOTE: 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.