Job Description
Job Description
Duties:
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We are seeking a detailed-oriented and analytical Project Scheduler III to support Periodic and Forced Outages for all Fossil Generation Sites (5) with planning, Scheduling and progress tracking using Primavera (P6) scheduling software.
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The Project Scheduler III will be responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining Outage schedule(s). In this role you will also be asked to analyze schedule progress, ensuring alignment with outage objectives, and forecasting outage timelines.
Qualifications:
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At least a High School Education but candidates with Associate's Degree's, Bachelor's or Master's Degree's will be considered.
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Mandatory Skills: Must understand how to operate in a P6 environment including knowledge in layouts, activity codes, resources, group & sort and reporting.
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Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with project team members and stakeholders in order to receive and produce schedule information.
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Must be able to participate fully in all outage and department meetings and discussions effectively.
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Generation plant knowledge of how a plant operates would be beneficial.
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Prior work experience in plant outages is a plus.
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Knowledge of Schedule Quality practices in regards to P6 schedules would be beneficial but not required.
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Proficient in Power BI and the creation and use of new Power BI reports would be beneficial.
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PMP or other PMI certification would be beneficial but not required.
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PSP or CST or other AACEI certification would be beneficial but not required.
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A strong understanding of scheduling tools, mainly Primavera (P6), project controls methodologies and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.