Construction Planner/Scheduler

50091 - London - Regular

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 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:

• 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

• Track major milestone delays and communicate impacts on the overall project to stakeholders.

• 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

• CPM 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.

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 2024.

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 careers@hydroone.com. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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Deadline: January 27, 2025

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