Lead Specialist, Workforce Planning and Scheduling

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.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

At National Grid, we aim to create an environment where everyone is welcomed for who they are and where our differences are celebrated. We utilize the insights of our employees that come from all different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs to better serve our customers and communities.

National Grid is hiring a Lead Specialist, Workforce Planning and Scheduling . This role is located in our Northport, NY location and will require scheduled travel to various NG plants on Long Island as needed.

Manage the administrative support function for the Maintenance Services Department (MSD) in accordance with National Grid policies and the 1049 collective bargaining unit agreement. Provide oversight of the daily activities of MSD personnel in the following roles/ activities;
Supervision, Procurement, Scheduling, Training, Database, Sick Leave, Safety and Miscellaneous Permit Requirements

Outage Supply Chain Manager
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For all procurement and purchase order for outside services and materials, including maintenance of records to ensure delivery, payments and accounting accuracy. Interface with Purchasing Department, outside vendors, Accounts Payable, and Plant personnel. Advise Division, Plant, Project Managers and Cost Analysts of expenditures across their respective areas via accounting spreadsheets. Managing MSD uniform program.

Workforce Manpower Coordinator: For the production of weekly schedules for a roving maintenance workforce of mechanics and supervisors, across the service area. Maintain weekly reports including overtime, location and skills in support of the Callout Supervisor’s responsibilities. Assist in the monthly planning and scheduling of overhauls and projects and provide input into the revision and/or maintenance of planning and scheduling practices, procedures and programs.

Partners with Industrial Relations and supervision to manage and administer MSD internal job postings and employee placement activities.

Administration Support Management
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Serves as lead resource for MSD Clerical support team. Manage the MSD workforce administration and business support functions, providing timekeeping and payroll processes, document management, overtime scheduling, qualification and certification tracking, absence and vacation administration, payroll issue resolution and annual physical scheduling.

Partner with HR and hiring managers to support the recruitment and onboarding of MSD personnel. Including creating job requisitions, coordinating candidate interviews, and ensuring a seamless new hire onboarding experience.

Training Coordinator: For scheduling of mechanics and supervisory personnel for skills, safety, and regulatory training. Maintain records of mechanics training qualifications, create and provide reports as required utilizing M/S Access. Interface with Training Center, Restoration and Emergency Response Team personnel to arrange training needs. Ensure training records are updated and documented in the Learning Management System.

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