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PG&E

Work & Resource Planner, Expert

PG&E, Auburn, California, us, 95604

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Department Overview Power Generation operates and maintains PG&E's hydroelectric, fossil, solar generation, and battery storage facilities, providing approximately 5,300 megawatts of generating capacity for our customers. Our nearly 900 coworkers are dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective generation to California in an environmentally responsible manner. Our hydro facilities include 62 conventional hydro powerhouses, a pumped‑storage facility, 98 reservoirs, 168 dams and more than 200 miles of canals and flumes, among other water conveyances. Natural gas‑fired plants in operation are Humboldt Bay Generating Station in Eureka; Colusa Generating Station in Colusa County and Gateway Generating Station in Antioch. Several utility‑scale solar generation plants also are operated and maintained, as well as PG&E's successful entry into battery energy storage, our Elkhorn Battery facility at Moss Landing in Monterey County.

Position Summary Coordinates and assembles work and resource plans that align with the budget plan. Monitors weekly and annual execution of the work plan by the Power Generation (PGEN) Operations and Maintenance work groups. Understands the effectiveness of, and recommends improvements in business process, practice and procedures as they relate to the identification of known work and work management data quality in the various work management systems.

PG&E is providing the salary range that can reasonably be expected for this position at the time of the job posting. This salary range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The decision will be made on a case‑by‑case basis related to these factors. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Minimum Base Salary (California) $112,000.00

Maximum Base Salary (California) $179,000.00

Job Responsibilities

Contributes to the development of new and innovative work & resource planning solutions, tools and processes

Leads peers and stakeholders in assigned work streams to develop a prioritized and optimized annual work plan portfolio, supported by a strategic, balanced annual resource plan

Tracks and reports on work progression. Derives key messages from work progression reporting and communicates necessary actions to stakeholders

Complete understanding of end‑to‑end process (workflow) knowledge of at least two work streams and a working knowledge of the companion work management system(s)

Evaluates the associated resources needed to execute work plans. Establishes a baseline strategic approach to work plan execution. Develops new reports as needed to refine work plan portfolio and execution analysis

Supports the development of contingency plans to assure work readiness if work and financial plans require adjustment and recommends adjustments as necessary

Identifies issues such as resource data outside of plan. Investigates to determine cause of variance, reaches out to stakeholders and makes recommendations actions to correct

Organizes and leads cross‑functional stakeholder project teams and meetings

Leads and partners with peers and stakeholders to develop integrated work plans, project plan updates and presentation materials for regular work and stakeholder meetings

Leads and participates on special initiatives project teams as work planning subject matter expert

Works with Directors and Managers across PGEN O&M to inform decisions and actions

Perform daily scheduling of maintenance and modifications activities to be accomplished

Coordinate emergent workflow among Power Generation teams

Ensure work activities are scheduled to support a safe working environment, for both personnel and equipment

Attend and provide assigned maintenance department job progress status at the daily update meetings

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, business administration or comparable quantitative field or equivalent related work experience

7 years of relevant work experience with steady progression of responsibilities

Desired Qualifications

Utility, energy or regulatory industry experience

Broad understanding of the utility or energy industry drivers, issues and trends

Advanced knowledge of long‑term strategic resource/operational planning theories, concepts, practices, methods and techniques

Advanced data analysis, benchmarking, monitoring and business/financial analytical skills including knowledge of varied analytical methods

Expert analytical problem solving and decision‑making skills to develop comprehensive solutions

Advanced oral and written communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills

Adaptable to changing business conditions and ambiguity

Broad expertise in business and work planning processes. (e.g., Units, Maintenance Activity Type (MAT) Codes, Provider Cost Center (PCC) Codes, dates, activities, systems, etc.)

Effectively gains buy‑in from leaders inside and outside of the department

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, Visual Basic Applications (VBA) or similar software

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