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National Grid is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Resource Coordination for our Albany, NY location

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

Job Purpose

To manage construction work and resource assignments in the most efficient, cost-effective way to meet the work plan for National Grid based on workforce availability, performance, geographic optimization and schedule optimization.

Key Accountabilities

• Produce schedules in support of the internal construction work force for the New York Electric maintenance and construction annual workplan
• Work with resource planning to monitor resource levels, capacity predictions, productivity, and plan progress to make resource recommendations and analyze trends
• Conduct weekly scheduling meetings with electric operations to ensure all stakeholders are aligned
• Review and order non-par stock materials to ensure availability and coordinate deliveries to support construction and equipment maintenance per job specifications
• Implement best practice in resource management to ensure all work and safety standards are compliant with National Grid, union policies and regulatory requirements
• Prioritize and monitor work progress through each phase of construction
• Maintain excellent working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative and ability to interact with stakeholders to solve problems in a positive and collaborative manner
• Challenge existing ways of working and continuously seek ways to improve, driving greater efficiencies

Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required

• Experience of managing project teams and projects independently.
• Able to use direct persuasion to influence others to accept proposals.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in an engineering/ business related field or equivalent job experience
• Minimum 5+ years of related experience required
• Demonstrate a strong ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of National Grid’s business operations, company policies and practices preferred
• Proficiency in STORMS, SAP, Microsoft Office Products
• Familiar with Distribution Line and Substation work methods
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel to divisional offices and other locations as required
• Responsible for supporting activities during Storm (weather) emergencies
• Advanced planning skills including the ability to prioritize assignments
• Able to use direct persuasion to influence others to accept proposals

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