Senior Outage Coordinator

K&A Engineering Consulting

$160K — $185K *
Energy & Utilities
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 20+ years of experience in electric utility or similar industry, with a preference for transmission facilities management.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or Construction Management, or 10 years relevant experience.
  • Deep knowledge of construction management for electrical utility projects.
  • Understanding of interconnected electrical systems operations.
  • Familiarity with OSHA, NESC, and electric utility regulations.
  • Proven contract negotiation and administration skills.
  • Experience in budget preparation and management.
  • Ability to make informed decisions in emergency situations.
  • Skills in reading mechanical/electrical drawings and technical manuals.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Project or equivalent software.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and oversee all construction-related outages.
  • Review project outage assessments and lead kickoff meetings with stakeholders.
  • Coordinate outage requirements and resolve conflicts with associated areas.
  • Ensure alignment of outage plans with ongoing projects at Eversource.
  • Manage the development of detailed outage plans and provide various versions for final approval.
  • Conduct follow-up meetings and presentations about outage planning as needed.
  • Maintain a comprehensive Master outage plan for visibility across New England Companies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful energy sector projects.
  • Collaboration within a dynamic, people-focused team environment.
  • Valued contributions and innovative ideas recognized.
  • Professional development opportunities in a growing field.
  • Access to a range of cross-functional teams and resources.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Outage Coordinator to join our team at K&A Power Group in Springfield, Massachusetts. 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:
  • Plan, schedule, and oversee all outages to support construction.
  • 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 Eversource.
  • 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.
  • Monitor and control the outage plan. Manage changes due to sudden, unexpected events that may require resequencing and resubmittal
  • 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 New England 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.

What we're looking for:
  • A minimum of twenty (20) years of progressive-related electric utility or other related industry experience, with transmission facilities construction management experience preferred. Ten (10) 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
  • Must be able to report to site or office as needed

Pay Range $160,000- $185,000/year

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