--- url: "https://www.skedulo.com/industries/scheduling-software-for-energy-and-utilities" type: "page" title: "Scheduling software for energy & utilities companies" --- # Scheduling software for energy & utilities companies ## Scheduling software for energy & utilities companies Achieve a 20% increase in productivity by using Skedulo to efficiently manage and schedule your mobile and field workers. We give electricity, oil & gas, water, sewage and energy companies full visibility of their mobile workforce to help them get the right people in the right place at the right time…the first time. ## Drive safety and productivity Skedulo has been purpose-built for remote work, encompassing all the tools your frontline staff, managers and C-suite need to achieve business goals. The Skedulo platform is well-suited for many types of utility work: traffic safety, inspections, pipeline work, outages, permitting, encroachment calls, installations, maintenance, leak dispatch, and more. Utility companies use Skedulo to: - Manage deskless employees, contractors, and specialists by availability, location, capacity, diverse skill sets, and certifications - Provide appointment times with narrow windows by factoring in travel time and other commitments - [Automate staff scheduling](https://www.skedulo.com/blog/how-automated-scheduling-benefits-the-mobile-workforce/) to reduce operating costs and labor commitments - Instantly deliver data to and from the field and connect with your employees in real time, in any environment, with an [iOS & Android app](https://www.skedulo.com/mobile-scheduling-apps/) that offers offline capabilities - [Integrate](https://www.skedulo.com/integrations/) with existing systems of record to minimize errors and duplicative work ## Advanced map capabilities Skedulo is as easy and intuitive to use as any social media app. Utility workers can access the Skedulo app via their smartphones or tablets for easy access whenever they need it. Schedules are designed to optimize job assignment and routing to dramatically reduce travel time, without jeopardizing the [safety of deskless workers](https://www.skedulo.com/blog/6-ways-skedulo-drives-efficiency-and-safety-in-the-oil-and-gas-sector/). The Skedulo mobile app integrates with Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze, Uber, and Lyft to further simplify navigation for your staff, so workers get to where they need to be on time and waste less of their day behind the windshield. ## Reduce overspend and boost profits It’s difficult to balance opportunities with profitability and safety in higher risk sectors such as utilities. Skedulo supports you in gaining [total oversight](https://www.skedulo.com/resources/how-to-improve-mobile-workforce-visibility/) of your operations, while serving up [detailed analytics](https://www.skedulo.com/product/analytics/) on costs including travel, resources and worker outputs so you can make informed decisions. Prioritize business objectives and then use Skedulo’s smart scheduling features to ensure these objectives remain a top priority (i.e. cut travel time by allocating appropriately skilled workers who live closest and then suggesting the fastest route). ## Skedulo addresses many workflows for the energy and utilities industry ### Traffic safety Scheduling employees to perform traffic safety services with cones, signage, and striping to reduce risk and improve public safety. Accounting for job dependencies to save money and maximize efficiency. ### Pipe/pipeline Scheduling workers to address leaks, maintenance, and emergency repairs as quickly as possible. Enabling on-the-go communication, collaboration, and access to information for executing mobile work. ### Disaster recovery Scheduling workers to restore services after storms and other outages involving complex steps and dependencies. Scheduling time and ecologically-sensitive leak fixes. Mobilizing and managing employees and contractors with specialized skills quickly and accurately. ### Inspections & permitting Scheduling, sequencing, and coordinating approval from local authorities for job start and to close permits and inspections to meet codes and industry regulations. Tracking permitting and inspection details in one system for accountability and to comply with regulations. ### Solar Scheduling and managing appointments with technicians and third-party installers across the solar life cycle, in multiple regions. Prioritizing worker preferences and customer needs for job matching and scheduling. ### Equipment installations Scheduling the installation of HVAC equipment, boilers, electrical, smart technology and generators in commercial or residential settings. Communicating with customers via SMS messaging, improving transparency. Understanding when and where people are working with reports, analytics, and a single system of record. ## After 1 year, Skedulo utilities customers typically have a - **9x** — return ratio - **68%** — increase in customer satisfaction - **48%** — reduction in scheduling time ## Enjoy custom configuration, fast and easy deployment and integration (Salesforce native), and a platform that scales with your business.