Outage Timekeeper Payroll/Field Accounting

ECM; Spring City (TN); On-site; USD 43,326 - 73,465; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

FSA

Parental leave

PTO

Pet insurance

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann is seeking an Outage Timekeeper for a short-term, onsite assignment at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant in Spring City, TN. The role covers craft labor hour recording, payroll data, and ensuring compliance with union agreements during the outage period.

The Timekeeper will enter hours, coordinate with supervisors, and generate labor reports while handling overtime and premium pay in line with contracts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in timekeeping, payroll, or admin support within power plant, heavy industrial, or construction projects preferred.
• Experience in a union craft environment highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of union labor agreements and craft payroll practices.
• Proficiency with project management systems (e.g., Procore, SAP, Costpoint) and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and enter daily craft labor hours, verifying compliance with union contracts and project coding requirements.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping records in project management and payroll systems.
• Coordinate with supervisors and field leadership to validate reported hours and resolve discrepancies.
• Generate and distribute daily/weekly labor reports for project management, payroll, and client review.
• Track overtime, shift differentials, per diem, and other premium pay per agreements.
• Ensure timely submission of approved timesheets to meet payroll deadlines.
• Support audit requests by maintaining complete and accurate labor documentation.
• Assist with onboarding of new employees by setting up timekeeping records and verifying employment data.
• Communicate policy changes or procedural updates to field supervision and craft employees.
• Collaborate with project controls and cost teams to ensure alignment between labor hours, cost tracking, and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Payroll experience

Timekeeping systems

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Union experience

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred (business/accounting)

Tools

Procore

SAP

Costpoint

Job description

Day & Zimmermann is currently seeking an Outage Timekeeper for short-term employment at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant in Spring City, TN. The position will last a duration of the outage (approx. 6 weeks) and is onsite. Shifts are 12 hours, 5-6 days weekly. Successful candidates could work an average of 2-3 outages per year.

Position Summary

The Timekeeper supports project operations by ensuring accurate recording, tracking, and reporting of all craft labor hours and related payroll data. This role plays a critical part in maintaining compliance with union agreements, company policies, and project reporting requirements. The Timekeeper works closely with craft supervision, project controls, and administrative teams to verify work hours, resolve discrepancies, and maintain precise documentation for large, complex power plant projects (nuclear, fossil, hydro, and gas).

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and enter daily craft labor hours, verifying compliance with union contracts and project coding requirements.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping records in project management and payroll systems.
• Coordinate with supervisors and field leadership to validate reported hours and resolve discrepancies.
• Generate and distribute daily/weekly labor reports for project management, payroll, and client review.
• Track overtime, shift differentials, per diem, and other premium pay in accordance with agreements.
• Ensure timely submission of approved timesheets to meet payroll deadlines.
• Support audit requests by maintaining complete and accurate labor documentation.
• Assist with onboarding of new employees by setting up timekeeping records and verifying employment data.
• Communicate policy changes or procedural updates to field supervision and craft employees.
• Collaborate with project controls and cost teams to ensure alignment between labor hours, cost tracking, and reporting.

Experience/Preferred Skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reporting. Prior experience in timekeeping, payroll, or administrative support within power plant, heavy industrial, or construction projects strongly preferred. Experience working in a union craft environment highly desirable. Working knowledge of union labor agreements and craft payroll practices. Proficiency with project management systems (e.g., Procore, SAP, Costpoint, or equivalent) and Microsoft Excel. Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle high-volume data under tight deadlines. Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with craft, supervision, and project management. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree in business administration, accounting, or related field preferred.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $43,326 - $73,465. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of union fringes).

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!