Program Manager- Outage Coordinator

K&A Engineering Consulting

$118K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of ten (10) years in electric utility or related industries, with a preference for transmission construction management experience.
  • Five (5) years' supervisory experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience required.
  • Extensive knowledge of construction management practices for electrical utility projects.
  • Strong familiarity with electrical system operations and government regulations (OSHA, NESC).
  • Proficient in contract preparation, negotiations, and budget administration.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Review and organize outage assessment, leading meetings to determine project scope.
  • Coordinate outage requirements with various teams to minimize conflicts.
  • Develop preliminary outage plans and ensure alignment with ongoing projects.
  • Conduct meetings to refine physical layouts and work clearances for outages.
  • Facilitate equipment numbering throughout the engineering life cycle.
  • Monitor and control outage plans, adjusting for unexpected changes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create a comprehensive Master outage plan.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, HSA) and Dependent Care Accounts.
  • 401K with Company Match.
  • Paid Parental Leave and Flexible PTO.
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Transit Reimbursement.
  • Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Program Manager- Outage Coordinator to join our team at K&A Engineering in Binghamton, New York. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You'll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated. Role Expectations: - Review the established project outage assessments & requirements. Organize and participate in outage kickoff meetings at the site or in conjunction with other planned site visits, and conduct follow-up meetings to establish the scope, conceptual work schedule, and process. Develop a high-level preliminary outage plan. - Hold on-site and office meetings to review physical layout, work clearances, and outages required. - Coordinate outage requirements with other areas to resolve and minimize any outage conflicts. - Confirm the plan alignment with other ongoing projects within and outside of Avangrid. - Provide Outage Plan and Drawings. Repeat site visits and conduct smaller group meetings as necessary. (Expected during Conceptual, Detail Design, Construction and Commissioning) Confirm plan alignment and coordination with Transmission Outage Coordination. - Facilitate the equipment numbering in the entire engineering life cycle. - Ensure post outage system reconfiguration prints, equipment numbering and operating procedures to ensure alignment across departments - Review outage plan with all stakeholders (iterative process). - Work with the project team to facilitate development of viable emergency restoration measures and plans, along with restoration time estimates. - Upon project approval, provide a detailed outage plan for TOA development and submittal. - Provide various versions of the Outage Plan through finalization. This will include forwarding to and conducting follow-up meetings for the final run-through - Conduct outage planning presentations, as needed, for the Project Team, Control Centers, ISO, Divisions, Municipals, etc. - Continue to refine the finalized plan as conditions change. Submit to Application Coordinators. Review TOAs with ECC and ensure submissions as per "Transmission Operating Procedure TOP-08" and the "Outage Playbook". - Monitor and control the outage plan. Manage changes due to sudden, unexpected events that may require resequencing and resubmittal of the Approved Outage Plan for approval and TOA modifications. - Working with various cross-functional teams, guidelines, and policies. - Coordinate and maintain a Master outage plan that gives visibility of all outage requirements for the NY Companies. - Coordinate meetings among various work groups (Operations, Supervisors, MROs, etc.) and Projects to create opportunities for completing work on lines and equipment affected by scheduled outages. - This role provides insights for the development of mobile substations and temporary line diversions. It involves scheduling project outages in coordination with Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) teams, and identifying resource constraints within the division ahead of these project outages. Additionally, the responsibilities include scheduling drone or helicopter flights for post-storm assessments or pre-energization of new assets and collaborating with the Emergency Communications Center (ECC) and Construction Managers (CMs) to reschedule canceled storm-related activities. What we're looking for: - A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive-related electric utility or other related industry experience, with transmission facilities construction management experience preferred. Five (5) years' experience in a supervisory capacity preferred - Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent 10 years of relevant experience is recommended. - Extensive knowledge of construction management practices applicable to electrical utility transmission construction and generation projects. - Extensive knowledge of interconnected electrical system operations. - Knowledge of government regulations, including OSHA, NESC, and industry codes affecting electric utilities. - Knowledge of contract preparation, negotiations, and administration. - Working knowledge of budget preparation and administration. - Demonstrated ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations. - Demonstrated ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical drawings, and technical manuals. - Excellent written and verbal communications, including correspondence, reports, and other business documents. - Working knowledge of best practices in safety policies and procedures. - Microsoft Word and Microsoft Project or Equivalent - Must have a valid Driver's License Pay Range: $118,000-$130,000/year People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority. Innovation & Learning:We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience. Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees. Recognition & Growth: We've earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth. Competitive Compensation & Benefits:We offeracomprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account - 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match) - Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) - Paid Parental Leave - Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO - Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance - Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance - EAP (Employee Assistance Program) The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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