Outage Planner/Sequencer

CARIAN; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIAN is seeking a motivated Junior Construction & Outage Sequencer to join our team in Akron OH and nearby locations. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in planning and sequencing transmission projects, with a focus on safety, constructability, and efficient outage execution.

You will learn constructability principles, support outage scheduling, and collaborate with senior staff to ensure projects stay on time and within scope, while developing skills in resource management and

Qualifications

• Entry-level role for a candidate with a strong work ethic and a desire to learn.
• Interest in outage sequencing and construction processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Ability to understand technical principles and resource management.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn scheduling and project management tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating a strong commitment to safety.
• Assist in planning and sequencing outage phases, aligning tasks with constructability principles.
• Support evaluation of the feasibility of each outage phase.
• Help allocate resources (labor, equipment, materials) to outage phases.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate outage sequencing with timelines and constraints.
• Assist in monitoring outage progress and report issues or delays.
• Maintain records and documentation related to outage sequencing.
• Learn and uphold safety standards and company protocols.

Job description

Position: Junior Construction & Outage Sequencer

Location: Akron OH, Greensburg PA, Reading PA, Morristown NJ

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us

CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.

Position Overview

CARIAN is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Junior Construction and Outage Sequencer. This entry-level role is an opportunity for a candidate with a strong work ethic and a desire to learn to develop a career in the critical field of construction and outage management. The successful candidate will support our construction and outage sequencing process, assisting with the scheduling and coordination of transmission system projects.

This position focuses on learning and applying constructability principles to help ensure the efficient execution of maintenance and upgrades while minimizing downtime. Working closely with senior team members, you will be a key part of our efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and on time.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating a strong commitment to all aspects of safety
• Assist in the planning and sequencing of outage phases, helping to align tasks with constructability principles.
• Support the evaluation of the feasibility of each outage phase, learning to identify potential constructability issues.
• Help with the allocation of resources, including labor, equipment and materials, to each outage phase to ensure optimal use.
• Collaborate with other departments to learn how outage sequencing is coordinated with project timelines and operational constraints.
• Assist in monitoring outage progress, identifying issues or delays and communicating them to the team.
• Contribute to maintaining records and documentation related to outage sequencing.
• Learn, promote and uphold all safety standards, expectations, and protocols during outage sequencing and execution consistent with utility and CARIAN standards.

Qualifications

• Junior’s or bachelor’s degree, or current enrollment in a program such as electrical engineering technology, energy management, relay technician training or a related technical field is a plus. We will also consider candidates with a high school diploma and a demonstrated aptitude for this type of work.
• A strong desire to learn about outage sequencing, construction processes and system operations.
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office products, such as Excel and Word.
• An aptitude for understanding technical principles and resource management.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a positive and collaborative attitude.
• Eagerness to learn scheduling and project management tools.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and a strong desire to grow with the company.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Must have effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Works safely according to company policies and procedures

Why CARIAN

• Purpose-driven work. Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities.
• Industry reputation. Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results.
• Career growth. Opportunities to lead major programs and mentor high-performing teams.
• Collaborative culture. Join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships.
• Competitive total rewards. Strong compensation, full benefits, 401(k) match, and meaningful work.

CARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop talent based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a women-owned firm dedicated to the power sector, we are committed to building a team that reflects professionalism, expertise, and integrity at every level.