Hydro One Networks Inc

Planning Scheduling Tech'n

Hydro One Networks Inc$122K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of electronics, electrical theory, mechanics, instrumentation, and thermodynamics.
  • Mathematical skills for calculations related to planning and scheduling.
  • Familiarity with computer technology and project management systems, typically acquired through a secondary education and Electrical Engineering Technician program or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in a trade setting to understand technical and planning work requirements.
  • Eight years of relevant experience in Operating, Electrical Maintenance, and Mechanical Maintenance sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and design plans, schedules, and work programs for various work groups.
  • Process records on work requests and assign priorities based on established criteria.
  • Discuss special requirements with the originator of the work request.
  • Ensure outages are secured for work packages to meet schedule requirements.
  • Coordinate work programs and schedules of different work groups to establish logical work sequences.
  • Analyze and present data on group accomplishments and workload forecasts.
  • Operate a forklift as required in fieldwork.

Benefits

  • Extensive programs to promote safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability.
  • Encouragement of open dialogue about compensation and performance.
  • Opportunity for growth stemming from performance-based compensation philosophy.
Full Job Description
51707 - Windsor - Regular

Hiring salary range: $4,722.44 - $5,023.89 / bi-weekly

General Accountabilities:
  • Prepare and design plans, schedules and work programs for various work groups in accordance with scheduling processes and work methods and procedures.
  • Process and maintain records on work requests and assign priorities based on established criteria, as directed.
  • Discuss special requirements with originator of the work request.
  • Perform assessments and estimates.
  • Identify and assemble appropriate documents necessary for a work package including work order information, procedures, switching orders, and other pertinent UWPC documents.
  • Plan and schedule work programs and work orders for crews utilizing the current set of planning and scheduling tools including, scheduling software, Network Outage Management System, Network Management System and station drawings.
  • Ensure outages are secured for work packages to meet the schedule requirements.
  • Work with technicians to coordinate work programs and schedules of different work groups establishing a logical work sequence and appropriate resource allocation.
  • Compare plans, schedules and work programs developed for past similar circumstances and check to substantiate logic of proposed plan, schedule or work program.
  • Submit proposed plan, schedule or work program for supervisory review and approval. Interface with project management to ensure materials are ordered on schedule.
  • Ensure materials are procured, tracked and secured, T&WE, Contracted Services and specialized equipment including test equipment are in place. This includes the order of material that is either direct shipped or warehouse resourced, the maintaining of local storages for free issue, and ensuring the re supply of these materials.
  • Work with the: field supervisor, Services Specialist, Sr. P&C Engineer and other support staff to coordinate planning & scheduling services, as required.
  • Refer issues of a controversial nature to the supervisor for resolution.
  • Develop and monitor progress of plans, schedules and work programs through feedback and discussion with staff, as well as, through participation in planning meetings and through computerized work management systems.
  • Identify scheduling problems, such as under-use of resources and inform Scheduler. Make recommendations as required, to change and improve the planning process.
  • Review status of work request. Update the status of scheduled work that has been completed in a timely manner.
  • Analyze and present data on group accomplishments and work load forecasts.
  • Prepare status reports, as required, such as completed or outstanding work packages, using computerized and manual systems. Operation of a Forklift is a requirement
  • May require occasional travel with overnight stays.
  • Job involves approximately 80% office work and 20% field work in a TS environment.
  • Perform other duties as required.


Selection Criteria:
  • Requires knowledge of electronics, electrical theory, mechanics, instrumentation, heat and thermodynamics associated with rates and operating techniques, materials and equipment related to technical and planning work programs.
  • Requires knowledge of mathematics necessary to perform calculations.
  • Requires knowledge of computer technology in order to operate work and project management systems. This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired in an equivalent to a Grade XII education in a secondary school plus an Electrical Engineering Technician program or by having the equivalent level of education.
  • Requires experience in a trade setting to understand department systems, operating work methods, maintenance procedures and to gain an appreciation of materials and equipment characteristics and to comprehend technical and planning work programs.
  • Requires experience to understand the practical aspects of design, procurement (such as drawings, materials, equipment), deployment of working forces, schedule durations, logic and practices.
  • Requires experience in work sequences to develop logical work packages.
  • Requires experience in estimating, planning, organizing, scheduling of work to assist in the preparation of plans and work programs, analysis and presentation of data on group accomplishments and work load forecasts.
  • Requires experience within Operating, Electrical Maintenance, P&C and Mechanical Maintenance to be familiar with technical work requirements in the field.
  • Requires experience in the operation of computerized work management systems to prepare plans and schedules.
  • Should be familiar with the interrelationship with other sections within the department and supporting departments.
  • A period of eight years is considered necessary to gain this experience.
  • Experience with SAP work management is a definite asset.


Note: All applicants are requested to include any Electrical Technician credentials (i.e. college diploma) or equivalent experience in their application.

Deadline: June 15, 2026

The base salary for this role considers a variety of factors, including candidates' knowledge, skills, experience, education, and any applicable collective agreement requirements for union-represented positions. Hydro One provides an extensive offering of programs to promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability to enable our employees to be the best version of themselves. For management roles, compensation is based on the principle of pay-for performance compensation philosophy, and the amount of annual adjustments and incentive payments depends on how well you and the company perform (subject to plan terms). We encourage open dialogue about compensation with our Talent Acquisition Team, who can provide more detailed information specific to this role.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hydro One uses AI tools to assist in the screening and assessing candidates for this role. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Hydro One; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Hydro One Networks Inc

Hydro One Networks Inc is a Canadian electricity transmission and distribution service provider. The company serves approximately 1.4 million customers across Ontario and owns and operates approximately 30,000 km of high-voltage transmission lines and 123,000 km of low-voltage distribution lines. Hydro One Networks Inc was formerly known as Hydro One Inc and changed its name to Hydro One Networks Inc in 2015. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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8,700 employees
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Founded
1999

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