Head of Business Analysis and Planning

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

The Planning Supervisor is responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinating all aspects of such work to be performed for United Water New Rochelle and United Water Westchester. Will be responsible for short and long-term planning. Administer management policies and directives; trains and evaluates staff on performance of work as it relates to the planning and scheduling functions.

The role of the Maintenance Planner is to improve work force productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of all available resources including manpower, materials and equipment. He/she is responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinating all aspects of such work to be performed for Veolia Westchester. They will be responsible for short- and long-term planning. Administers management policies and directives; trains and evaluates staff on performance of work as it relates to the planning and scheduling functions. The planning and scheduling function is the hub from which all known maintenance activity is coordinated. S/he is the principal contact person between the Maintenance and Operations groups in relation to the planning and scheduling of daily work activities.

Understanding of aspects of jobs within Operations group well enough that he/she can describe what is to be accomplished and can estimate the required man-hours and resources to be allocated.

Is responsible for long-range as well as short-range planning. Long-range planning involves the regular analysis of backlog relative to available resources. Short-range planning and scheduling consist of the following:

Analysis of Job Requirements

Detailed Job Planning

Materials Needed/Procurement

Responsible for the full utilization and user training associated with the current and future InFordatabase management systems for Westchester.This system tracks operational and financial information providing management with accurate, comprehensive and timely information regarding the status and trend of the Company operations. The collection of this information is critical in the reporting of statistical information to the NYSPSC, rate cases, monthly preparation and review of performance measures and indicators established by management as well as the capital & expense monthly accruals. Incumbent is responsible for system testing, and implementation of the integrated business systems used in decision making including within Westchester.All updates and system testing are coordinated through the incumbent, and properly designed for the business unit. Incumbent will be defined as the “subject matter expert” in field of maintenance management system, for the above and below ground facilities systems.

Weekly review of performance indicators (KPI) as they relate to schedule compliance, staff utilization, efficiencies, overtime, backlog and non-value added time. Required Key Performance Indicators (K.Ability to prepare written technical reports and interact effectively and diplomatically with management and/or bargaining unit employees as well as regulators, consultants, municipal officials, health officers, customers, contractors, and the general public.

Knowledge of applicable health and safety regulations, practices, procedures and water quality monitoring practices, along with all other water industry standards.

Organize workload to comply with deadlines and priorities, work independently to complete routine department functions and prepare and handle confidential correspondence and reports for review by Management.

Clearly communicate staff’s duties and responsibilities, work policies, rules and regulations.

Establish procedures for handling contingencies and emergencies, and planning for adequately staffing for emergencies and absences.

Manage work in progress of private contractors to verify the quality of work as well as accuracy and completeness of work, reports and invoices submitted to Westchester. Provide assistance to the Engineering Department in the prioritization of the Capital Projects.

Provide control report and progress graph charts for regular analysis and corrective actions.

Must be able to respond to emergency calls and work extended hours as needed (The incumbent must be a member of the Westchester On Call Team and be part of the Emergency On Call Rotation.

Provide support on special projects as assigned by the Manager of Asset & Workforce Management and/or Westchester’s management team.

The incumbent demonstrates safe work practices, takes part in safety meetings, and immediately advises the supervisor of any non-conforming conditions.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field is preferred or equivalent work experience.

Any combination of education, experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

3-5 years related work in operations is required.

Proficient computer skills (Microsoft suite, Google, Adobe, InFor, GIS, CC&B, HACH WIMS, PeopleSoft, etc.)

Extensive knowledge with the asset management/maintenance management (InFor) systems.

Requires superior interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships internally (management / bargaining group) as well as externally (local, county, state agencies) etc.

Ability to prioritize and work simultaneously on several projects.

Strong analytical, statistical and data management skills.

Capable of shifting priorities frequently and effectively under pressure.

Must be able to read complex operations and financial reports. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field/office environment: to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time: to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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