SPC Outage Coordinator

GAI Consultants Inc.; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. seeks an Outage Coordinator to support plant management in planning, execution, and documentation for major outage work at client facilities. The role involves on-site work, interfacing with contractors and suppliers, and developing detailed project reports.

The ideal candidate will read electrical/control diagrams, update schedules, and ensure safety compliance. Prior registration is preferred but not required; PPE and field readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience interfacing with owners, suppliers, contractors, and plant personnel.
• Develop installation and maintenance processes, schedules, and procedures for safe operation and maintenance of plant facilities.
• Read and interpret electrical and control system drawings; mark up changes to drawings as needed.
• Understand, read, and update Critical Path Method schedules.
• Professional registration (e.g., PE) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist plant management in planning, execution, and documentation for major outages or project work at client facilities.
• Interface with equipment suppliers, construction contractors, and plant personnel on behalf of the owner.
• Develop documented reports for each project and update project schedules as required.
• Meet with station management to ensure plant objectives and upcoming challenges are met.
• Work on-site at the client's facility and comply with PPE and safety requirements.
• Read and interpret drawings; update drawings with required changes.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

MS Office Suite

Organization

Critical thinking

Communications

Negotiation

Presentation

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Description

Systems Planning Corporation (SPC), a subsidiary company of GAI Consultants, Inc., is seeking an Outage Coordinator to assist plant management in the planning, execution, and documentation for major outage or project work at the client's facilities.

We are growing! This position is in anticipation of more growth and is an evergreen position. As such, the timeline to hire is unknown and will be as needed. If you are interested in this type of work, we encourage you to apply and we will reach out when we are ready to move forward. It could be several months.

Job Duties

• Must have a thorough working knowledge of Power Plants.
• May act on the owner's behalf to interface with equipment suppliers, construction contractors, and plant personnel.
• Will assist with developing installation and maintenance processes, schedules, and procedures for the safe operation of and maintenance of the plant facilities.
• Will assist with the development of documented reports for each project.
• Understand, follow, and update the project schedules as required.
• Meet with the station management team to ensure the plant objectives, and upcoming challenges are being met.
• Work on-site at customer's facility. The assignment will be in an industrial setting and require wearing personal protective equipment such as a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, etc.
• Follow all client safety and environmental requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by client management.
• Must be able to develop and document effective, succinct, and detailed reports on project plans, daily activities, and maintenance requirements.
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical and control system drawings as well as skilled in marking up any required changes to drawings.
• Ability to understand, read, and update Critical Path Method schedules.
• Professional Registration in area of expertise is preferred (i.e. PE,) but not required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb stairs up to 12 floors, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• The employee is required to wear Personal Protective Equipment including a hard hat, safety glasses, fall protection, hearing protection, gloves, etc.
• The work environment will have both hot and cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Required Skills

Intermediate Level

• Leadership
• Problem-solving
• MS Office Suite
• Organization
• Critical thinking.

Advanced Level

• Communications
• Negotiation
• Presentation.

Required Behaviors

• Innovative,
• Team Player
• Enthusiastic
• Detail Oriented

Why GAI?

GAI offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive, personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. Feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Market based, competitive compensation
• Performance driven recognition and development bonuses

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Meaningful Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• An additional floating holiday-use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Growth, Learning & Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

Qualifications

Experience: Related Experience (required)

Licenses & Certifications: Driver's License (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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