Construction Planner/Scheduler Jobs

47547 - Utopia - Rotation - 12-18 months

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.4 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!

General Accountabilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining project / program schedules using Oracle Primavera Cloud related to major, complex or high profile transmission and distribution capital projects.
• Responsible for identifying critical and near-critical paths as well as trends to help the project team stay on track and monitor detailed tasks
• Assist in field productivity analysis by providing planned/actual quantities for Construction projects in execution
• Responsible for assisting Construction Field staff with resource forecasts and analysis leveraging CPM schedules and various other tools as required
• Show students, trainees or contract staff how to perform tasks and duties
• 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 developing and maintaining project / program schedules using the OPC (Oracle Primavera Cloud) scheduling tool related to transmission and distribution capital projects
• Assist in the development of work methods and processes consistent with departmental Project Controls methodology
• Perform other duties as required

Selection Criteria

• Requires hands on experience in scheduling & planning Construction work. A period of over 6 years is considered necessary to gain this experience
• Experience with SAP is an asset
• Requires a good knowledge of English to communicate effectively with others and prepare technical reports.
• Practical experience using the scheduling tool Oracle Primavera P6 or OPC & MS project is an asset
• Scheduling experience in transmission line and station projects or other linear project types is an asset
• Experience in Lean Construction Scheduling practices is considered 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
• Requires experience related to the design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of transmission/distribution assets
• Requires a university degree in Engineering or Business Management or college diploma in Engineering Technology and additional training or education

Essential Competencies

• 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Practical experience in developing schedule networks (Precedence Diagramming method) and the application of the Critical Path Method
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office especially in Excel

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2023.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected] . Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

Deadline: August 22, 2023

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