Senior Outage Coordinator

K&A Engineering Consulting; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

K&A Engineering Consulting is seeking a Senior Outage Coordinator in Springfield, Massachusetts, to manage and oversee construction-related outages. This role requires a minimum of 20 years of electric utility experience with significant knowledge in construction management and system operations.

As part of a people-focused team, you'll ensure project success through effective planning and coordination while promoting a culture of safety and innovation. Join us and contribute to impactful projects in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive electric utility or related industry experience, preferably in construction.
• Strong understanding of construction management practices and electrical system operations.
• Proficient in reading mechanical/electrical drawings and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and oversee all outages to support construction.
• Review project outage assessments and organize outage meetings.
• Coordinate outage requirements while minimizing conflicts.

Skills

Construction management

Electric utility experience

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

K&A Power Group – is a privately held engineering firm delivering worldclass technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources.

We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent, building a culture of excellence, and building meaningful, long-term relationships with our employees, clients and communities, wherever they are in the world.

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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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits & Why Join K&A

• 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 offer a comprehensive 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; Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment; Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO; Tuition Reimbursement; Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance; EAP; Parking and Transit Reimbursement; Pet Insurance.

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.