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National Grid is currently seeking talented individuals to work as Work Coordinators in our Syracuse, NY facility.


Job Responsibilities:

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 are interested in working at one of the area's most competitive and stable employers, please forward your resume now. We will begin interviewing soon!


If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=649666-209-347