Outage Planner/Sequencer

• Coordinate with CAD Designers to create detailed outage sequence drawings.
• Work directly with Transmission System Operators (TSO) and Regional Dispatch Operators (RDO) as applicable.
• Assist the Project Development and Planning Manager (PDPM) with scope discussions.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and key points of contact.
• Develop specific checklists for each walkdown with input from the project team.
• Document all meetings and discussions related to project constructability.
• Drive the completion of deliverables to meet project schedules.
• Remain involved through the end of construction to provide ongoing support and input on construction methods and alternative options.
• Attend and actively participate in walkdowns to:
• Revise outage sequence documents to reflect changes in outage dates, clearance points, and project scope as requested by Project Managers.
• Develop comprehensive Outage Sequence Plans and documentation according to team standards.
• Present outage requests to the Project Management Team, ensuring compliance with PJM outage submission requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams, including Engineering, ROW Solutions, Construction, Commissioning, Communications, and Outage Coordination, to ensure feasibility of the outage sequences.
• Confirm the validity of clearance points and practicality of proposed outage sequences.

CARIAN does not sponsor H-1b visas at this time.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Utility Outage Planner / Sequencer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing outage sequence plans to ensure the safe and efficient execution of maintenance and construction activities within the power grid. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders. For this role, the initial training / onboarding will be conducted at a client facility in Reading, Pennsylvania.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and professional etiquette.
• 5+ years of substation field experience, preferably in Transmission and Distribution (T&D) or Construction Design Build (CDB).
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant tools is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Positions at CARIAN offer comprehensive and competitive benefits (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) matching, and the opportunity to work with a growing company.