Outage Coordinator (Intermediate or Senior)

Outage Coordinator (Intermediate or Senior) at ITC Holdings summary :

The Outage Coordinator ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the electrical transmission system by planning, scheduling, and developing switching procedures for maintenance and capital construction work. They coordinate with various stakeholders to manage equipment outages, maintain safety protocols, and minimize downtime. Senior-level coordinators also develop protective action plans, improve workflow processes, and mentor junior staff.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Ensures the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the electrical transmission system by planning, scheduling, and developing switching procedures to support physical work for capital construction and equipment maintenance efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Both Intermediate and Senior Levels

• Creates detailed switching steps for implementation by Transmission System Coordinators (TSCs) for safe and reliable shutdown of transmission facilities.
• Coordinates with Interconnected companies, Stakeholder Relations and Project Management to ensure switching and tagging rules are followed and project objectives are met.
• Develops plans for proper equipment isolation and protective tagging to ensure safe working conditions for field personnel.
• Creates equipment outage requests and plan switching / tagging for scheduled work.
• Maintains and expands knowledge of the transmission system through study, seminars, simulations, and field visits.
• Collaborates with Project Management and Field Supervisors to coordinate equipment outages for system changes and upgrades.
• Minimizes equipment shutdowns by developing long-term outage schedules for maintenance and capital projects.
• Coordinates outages impacting generation output with generation operators and independent power producers (IPPs).

Senior-Level Additional Responsibilities

Assists in training and mentoring Intermediate-level Outage Coordinators.

REQUIREMENTS

Both Intermediate and Senior Levels

Intermediate-Level Specific Requirements :

Senior-Level Specific Requirements :

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.

About Us

From electric vehicles to renewables, the world is looking at electricity in a whole new way, and ITC is focused on building and maintaining a power grid that can handle it all. We are looking for individuals who are ready to work with us to build a greater grid for a greener future. In return, ITC is proud to offer industry-leading compensation, benefits and opportunities to channel your energy into community-changing solutions. As an equal opportunity employer, we feel it's crucial to honor our differences, be inclusive, engage as a team, and maximize our individual strengths.

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Keywords :

outage coordination, electrical transmission, switching procedures, equipment maintenance, transmission system, safety protocols, protective tagging, project coordination, workflow improvement, transmission outage management