How to Become a Power Scheduler

Step 1: Understand the job description and responsibilities of a Power Scheduler

What does a Power Scheduler do?

A Power Scheduler develops and maintains daily, weekly and monthly schedules for power generation, storage, and wheeling. Monitors and coordinates generation and interchange according to contracts and pooling arrangements. Being a Power Scheduler schedules all power purchases and sales with other utilities. Maintains logs documenting all relevant operating information, problems and issues. Additionally, Power Scheduler requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Power Scheduler work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Power Scheduler typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience.

People's Opinions on Power Scheduler responsibilities

My understanding with WD NAS, after you setup the power schedule.

02/24/2020: Hartford, CT

You need to remember to reboot the NAS for it take affect of the new power schedule setting.

02/22/2020: Tulsa, OK

That’s a minor inconvenience and there is nothing on tthe UI that states that the NAS needs rebooting when the power schedule is set, cleared or changed.

12/18/2019: Appleton, WI

Tried the suggestion of rebooting the NAS after setting the power schediule.  Unfortunatly it didn’t work.

01/07/2020: Greenville, MS

Last morning at 4am is shut-down and at 8am it still didn’t power-up.

01/03/2020: Eugene, OR
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Step 2: Learn best tips to become a Power Scheduler

Best tips for those who want to become a Power Scheduler

Here are some tips to become a Power Scheduler.

People's Opinions on best tips

Add the start date field to the Start Date section, and all the tasks will be shown based on their start dates.

11/28/2019: Pine Bluff, AR

All the tasks are not showing the corresponding start date, but they seem to be of equal duration as we have not provided the duration for these tasks yet.

01/03/2020: Florence, AL

Click on New option to create new task.

01/07/2020: Alamogordo, NM

Select the Virtual Machine whose state you want to change.

02/07/2020: Minneapolis, MN

Power on, Power off, shut down, suspend or reset.

01/09/2020: Parkersburg, WV
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Step 3: View best colleges and universities for Power Scheduler

Best colleges and universities for Power Scheduler

  • Oral Roberts University
  • Warner Pacific University
  • Colgate University
  • United States Naval Academy
  • Wesleyan University
  • University of California--Los Angeles

Step 4: Think about whether is it worth to be a Power Scheduler

Is being a Power Scheduler Worth it?

People's Opinions on lifestyles

Work with production scheduler to control materials usage, maintain inventory accuracy and ensure schedule conformance.

02/21/2020: Vallejo, CA

The Project Scheduler must be a team player and have strong organizational and problem solving skills.

02/13/2020: Tampa, FL

Develops detailed work lists and determines man power needs for scheduled maintenance.

01/06/2020: Bloomington, IN

Perform the scheduled work determined by the operations scheduler and provide support in determining quotes as needed.

03/03/2020: Charleston, WV

Complete the schedule determined by the operations scheduler - support in providing quotes, and scheduling as needed.

02/09/2020: Huntington, WV
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Step 5: Prepare relevant skills for being a Power Scheduler

What skills do you need to be a Power Scheduler?

There are skills required to succeed in every role, and this one is no different.  Strategic knowledge of the follow skills will be required: Scheduling, Order Tracking, Energy Trading.  For success, a grasp of the following is key: Other Supply & Logistics Software.  Your ability to stand out from the competition depends on these skills, as well as your resume, interview, and other factors.

People's Opinions on Power Scheduler skills

Electrical utilities and power distribution experience.

01/08/2020: Lawrence, MA

The Project Scheduler must be a team player and have strong organizational and problem solving skills.

02/06/2020: San Diego, CA

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, and Outlook.

02/03/2020: Asheville, NC

Minimum 5 years experience in an Executive Scheduler role.

02/20/2020: Ogden, UT

The role will sit within the Gas & power scheduling team within the broader Operations function, covering both Gas & Power; and is aimed at self-starter with demonstrable experience in Power (and ideally Gas) Scheduling.

01/01/2020: Winston Salem, NC
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Step 6: View average salary for Power Scheduler

How much does a Power Scheduler make?

The average salary range for a Power Scheduler is from $86,338 to $124,742. The salary will change depending on your location, job level, experience, education, and skills.

Salary range for a Power Scheduler
$86,338 to $124,742

Step 7: Find relevant Power Scheduler jobs, and apply.

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Step 8: Explore Career Path of Power Scheduler

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