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Currently, National Grid is seeking Work Coordinators for the Buffalo, NY area.


Under the general direction of the Supervisor of Scheduling & Work Coordination, manage the weekly lockdown schedule to efficiently utilize construction and maintenance crews.


- Create, prioritize and manage daily work crew schedules.
- Assign and direct work readiness activities
- Facilitate, track, and review the progress of work. Assign constructability requirements to the Performance Supervisor.
- Oversee status of ongoing and upcoming work.
- Participate in the weekly construction meeting as a decision maker for week 0 resource strategies.
- Advise on job readiness and resource availability, such as training, absences, and vehicle/equipment.
- Ensure that work packages are compiled and assigned.
- Oversee the coordination of assigned work between EDO functions.
- Provide direction to Performance Supervisor regarding daily and weekly activities including the assignment of pre-job site inspections .
- Prepare and coordinate contractor/vendor requirements, switching requests, Dig-safes (mark-outs), flagging/police detail requests, and remove other barriers to job scheduling.
- Manage opportunities for efficiencies.
- Oversee points of contacts for internal customers and Order Fulfillment, including planned outage scheduling.
- Coordinate the scheduling of specialized equipment and tools.
- Coordinate with Materials Management/vendors to ensure material availability.
- Create confirming work request templates.
- Review and provide direction on overtime, job site reporting, and crew roving requirements.
- Participate in emergency restoration activities as required.
- Demonstrate personal accountability for delivering performance excellence.
- Possess working knowledge of OH/UG maintenance and construction practices, OSHA requirements, National Grid safety rules, EOPs, and work methods.
- Qualify for Clearance and Control EOP G014 to coordinate and initiate switching applications.
- Exhibit knowledge of OH/UG vehicles, tools, and equipment.
- Understand local labor agreements and geographical constraints.
- Prove proficient computer skills in STORMS, GIS, I-Scheduler, PeopleSoft, EMS, TOA, RCC Data, Track star, MS Office applications, and the ERP system as developed.
- Display well-developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively interface and communicate with people at all levels across organizational boundaries.
- Possess an understanding of corporate finance and budgeting practices.
- Apply creative problem-solving skills in a team environment.


Job Qualifications:


ý- Associate's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or equivalent experience preferred.

ý- Five years of broad experience with distribution operations preferred.

ý- Valid driver's license needed.


If you're interested in joining one of the most stable and growth-oriented companies in the area, please forward your resume now. We will begin interviewing soon!


If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=649667-209-357