Project Control Specialist, Power Operations & Gas ...
Tennessee Valley Authority - gallatin, TN
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Project Control Specialist, Power Operations & Gas Services B - 517174 Job ID:517174Location:GALLATIN, TNRegular/Temporary: External - Posting Description Project Control Specialist, Power Operations & Gas Services B - 517174 Organization: Chief Operating Officer Department: Generation Outage & Project Service Location: Gallatin, Tennessee Position Mobility: Onsite Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with the federal travel regulations. Posting Open: 10/08/2024 Posting Close: 10/17/2024 at 11:59 pm EST Salary: Competitive Ideal candidate will have experience working with P6. Limited travel will be required for this position. Job Summary Plans, prepares, and coordinates project & organizational reports used to document status, variances, progress, tracking indicators, and control changes to multiple projects and/or unit outages. Supports seasonal and long-range ORI planning processes by analyzing trends, developing manpower and equipment forecasts, schedule baselines, and recommending schedule adjustments. Assists in developing project prioritization by applying Resource Leveling/CPM (Critical Path Method) techniques utilized in a repair/maintenance facility production environment. Prepares summary & detail department/craft level SPI (Schedule Performance Index) reports to keep plant/regional/project managers aware of overall outage schedule performance. Assists the production units by preparing various schedule scenarios and project benefit analysis. Manage the upload process utilized to electronically input numerous customer work order requests via external system interfaces & analyzes their impact on production schedule(s). Ensure all shop repair/maintenance related activities are integrated and prioritized to best meet overall system generation needs. Applies resource leveling/critical path techniques and prepares risk analysis reports & recommendations. Provides field support at respective sites during outages & interfaces with engineering, plant, project, contractor & partners on a continuous basis. Supports the Work Management processes as required in project and outage execution. Analyze cost data to find methods of reducing costs and/or increasing efficiency and coordinate a corrective action plan. Develop cost benefit analysis. Develop Project Budgets and reporting structure for actual expenditures and monitor performance. Assist in developing budgets and reporting structure for actual expenditures and monitor performance as requested. Monitor and forecast performance in comparison to Business Plan objectives utilizing CPI (Cost Performance Index) reports Tracks the physical progress of multiple outage projects/production schedules to ensure work is developing as planned. Conducts project/equipment walk-downs to verify that progress reported is accurate and daily work-center/equipment line-ups are reflected in schedule and have proper work activities. Supervision Received Independently performs assignments with instructions as to the general results expected. Receives technical or business alignment guidance on unusual or complex problems. Skills and Proficiencies (May be job or organization specific) Production Scheduling Techniques (CPM); Scheduling Software (Primavera, Maxivera, Maximo); PC software (Word, Excel, @Risk, Access, PowerPoint, Lotus 1-2-3, Cognos); General Project Management Concepts; Cost and Schedule Integration Techniques; Multiple Resource (manpower/equip.) Forecasts/ Analysis; Resource/leveling, CPM techniques; TVA Systems; Eng'g & Adm. procedures, policies, standards, safety rules; Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; Working knowledge of plant systems & equip. Minimum Qualifications (Consistent with Classification Standard) Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements Bachelor's degree in a related technical field, finance or equivalent. Should possess a minimum of 5 years experience in a repair/maintenance facility production environment. Detailed knowledge of generating power plant systems (Fossil, Hydro, Gas) is desirable. Must have detailed knowledge of project control practices, methods, procedures. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. Certification by the Project Management Institute or AACE International is desirable as evidence of proficiency. Equal Employment Opportunity TVA values and embraces diversity. We encourage all individuals to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status and age. We strive to be inclusive of all the people we serve across the Valley. TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA's Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Drug-Free Workplace All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be /workplace . TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). How to Claim Vet Preference If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position. How to Submit Documentation: Upload documents in Step 8 of the application process. Email documents to[email protected] More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected] . Apply Now
Created: 2024-10-16