Planning Specialist

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Reporting directly to the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Supervisor, this position is responsible for planning and scheduling T&D operations and coordinating the scheduling of field customer service activities. This role ensures seamless integration and efficient execution of field work processes generated from various work streams.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

 

• Develop and maintain comprehensive plans and schedules for field operations, including maintenance, repair, and construction activities.
• Coordinate with various departments, such as engineering, operations, and customer service, to ensure efficient scheduling and resource allocation.
• Prioritize and assign work orders based on urgency, resource availability, and operational requirements.
• Manage and allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, materials, and vehicles, to ensure efficient field operations.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure the timely availability of necessary materials and supplies.
• Monitor resource utilization and make adjustments as needed to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Act as a liaison between field crews, supervisors, and other departments, facilitating effective communication and coordination.
• Coordinate with external agencies, contractors, and utility providers to ensure seamless operations and minimize disruptions.
• Communicate project updates, schedules, and any changes or delays to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to water utility operations, including environmental regulations and safety standards.
• Obtain necessary permits and approvals for field operations, such as excavation permits, road closures, and utility locates.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for compliance purposes.
• Maintain and update databases and information systems related to field operations, including work order management, asset management, and geographic information systems (GIS).
• Coordinate with emergency response teams, utility crews, and external agencies during emergency situations.
• Ensure effective communication and resource allocation during emergency operations.
• Coordinate with local Police departments to schedule any necessary traffic safety detail
• Initiate and obtain all necessary locate requests for underground utilities as mandated by New Jersey's Underground Facility Protection Act (NJUFPA) and the New Jersey One Call system.
• Monitor escrow account balances, process invoices, and ensure timely payments to external agencies for services rendered.

Work Environment:

 

 

• This position is required to report to the Toms River office on a full time capacity.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

 

 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Education or experience with work planning, materials/supplies procurement, and/or inventory logistics.
• Minimum of 5-years related work in water utility or similar operational settings is preferred.
• Experience with Maintenance Management System.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

 

 

• Well-rounded knowledge of water utility operations maintenance, distribution, supply, and treatment work and materials used preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maps and drawings.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Knowledge of inventory system & control practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to swiftly adapt and pivot priorities in response to changing circumstances, emergencies, or unforeseen events that may arise during field operations.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently & without direct supervision.
• Effectively multitask and seamlessly transition between various ongoing projects, activities, and responsibilities, ensuring that critical tasks and deadlines are not overlooked or neglected.
• Intermediate to advanced technical capacity with the ability to quickly learn new and/or proprietary systems, to easily navigate mapping, computer, and phone systems used daily including:
  • Work / Asset Management Systems - Clevest, Cityworks, Kloudgin, etc.
  • Business Systems - PeopleSoft Inventory and Requisition Systems
  • GIS, Google Office Suite

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

 

 

• Valid state driver's license.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $70000 to $80000 per year.

Benefits: Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Sick leave - 56 hours; Observed Holidays - 11 days; Vacation - Flexible Time Off

Eligible for up to 5% Annual Performance Bonus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.