Resource Scheduler

Resource Scheduler - Evergy

Requisition : DIS
00WI

Department: Planning & Scheduling - Open to Evergy Locations
Locations: Topeka, KS;
Wichita, KS;
Kansas City, MO
Pay Range: Resource Scheduler I: $52,700 - $65,900
Resource Scheduler II: $64,500 - $80,600
Sr Resource Scheduler: $72,900 - $97,200
Lead Resource Scheduler: $86,000 - $114,700

Scheduled

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m.

- 2:30 p.m. (Other hours as required). Hybrid schedule with Monday & Friday WFH and Tuesday-Thursday in-office.

• Manage regional allocation of resources to ensure all construction and maintenance activities are properly prioritized, scheduled and resourced.
• Coordinate with peers and other stakeholders to evaluate resource availability and adjust as needed.
• Prepare work schedules for Construction to indicate required resource allocation.
• Monitor completion of work to evaluate schedule adherence and provide feedback on accountability to Construction Management.
• Administer application of resource planning tools and provide ongoing support and training to maximize system benefits.
• Facilitate implementation of crew scheduling software and assume ongoing support responsibility for users.
• Source and schedule resources for Field Operations to meet customer in-service dates.
• Monitor manpower plans for Field Operations, identify resource needs and assign jobs to satisfy schedules.
• Apply analytical and business knowledge to identify opportunities for improved efficiencies and assist in implementation of process improvements.
• Facilitate sourcing of contract resources to provide services for Construction Management.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field or five years of related experience.
• Background in construction and/or maintenance of electric utility assets and facilities.
• Experience in scheduling work and implementing process changes is preferred.

The preferred candidate will have four years of distribution division experience, demonstrated knowledge of divisional processes, supervisory, system design and/or field experience. The successful candidate must be flexible, a strong leader, credible with all stakeholders, an effective communicator and decision maker. Excellent human relations, team building and leadership skills are essential. The major challenges of this position are to make good decisions in deployment of internal and external resources to meet project in-service dates, and apply business and analytical skills to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and productivity.

The incumbent works within the policies and procedures set forth by the Company and adheres to applicable laws. Effectiveness is measured by distribution system reliability, in-service dates met, contractor utilization, overtime utilization levels, customer satisfaction, budget performance, employee productivity and resource deployment efficiency.

Driver's License

Office work with travel required between offices as necessary to complete work.

Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day.