Scheduler - Consumers Energy - Royal Oak, MI

Job Description/Responsibilities

This position is within the Operations and Financial Planning department and provides direct support for Gas/Electric

Service and Distribution departments. Employees in this position are required to have a wide range of skills, knowledge

and expertise in technical areas, business, and customer relations. Employees perform their role in a highly paced

environment which requires strong multi-tasking, analytical and communication skills. Typical responsibilities include:

planning and scheduling construction, maintenance and “emergent” work; monitoring workload and available resources

making appropriate adjustments, as necessary; coordinating activities with customers, employees, departments, and

outside agencies to meet customer commitments; conducting weekly scheduling meetings; and supporting storm

operations.

Due to the training involved in getting a new employee fully functional in the Scheduler role, upon accepting this position,

you will be ineligible to apply for another internal job posting outside the Technical Support job family during the first

twenty four months.


Requirements/Qualifications


The ideal candidate will possess:
A minimum of one year of customer service or technical work experience

Excellent team work and communication skills

Strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint

Demonstrated success multitasking, troubleshooting and working with a sense of urgency

SAP or similar work management system experience a plus

Completion of college level courses or a degree in a scientific or technical field is a plus

Prior scheduling experience a plus

Must possess a valid driver’s license


Position will be filled at the appropriate level based on selected candidate’s skills and experience.


Essential functions


Talking on the phone or radio, using a computer and managing multiple applications for up to 8 hours or more per day,

follow and provide written and oral work instructions, typing, writing and taking notes, be able to use standard office

equipment, be able to multitask, communicate clearly with customers, contractors, and employees, staying calm and

composed in high pressure situations or emergencies. A Scheduler may be required to maintain on-call support for work

management centers. Performs other related duties as required.


Physical Demands


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly required to


All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected

veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.


sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to

stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral

vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Duties involve moving up to 10 pounds on a regular basis such as

files, books, office equipment, etc. Employee may be required to have specific arm, hand and finger strength and

dexterity specific to job requirements.



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