Fleet Outage Manager

Alpha Generation•Astoria, NY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Outages and Major Maintenance, the Fleet Outage Manager will oversee a diverse fleet of gas turbine-generators, steam turbine-generators, and supporting ancillary equipment. This professional supports operations across 23 generating facilities totaling 14 GW nationwide.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or other B.S. Engineering Degree from an accredited institution.
5+ years of experience in the power generation industry, with at least 2 years managing outages.
Deep understanding of gas and steam turbine systems, generators, and auxiliary equipment.
Expertise in at least one of the main OEM technologies (GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.) and major maintenance procedures.
Familiarity with failure modes, materials, and systems in power plants, oil & gas, or marine propulsion.
Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards (ASME, ASTM, ANSI, IEEE, OSHA).
Proficiency with project management tools like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
Previous field experience (e.g., TFA, FE, commissioning technician) across diverse regions in North America.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities under time constraints.
Exceptional project and process management skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal abilities.
Demonstrates strong leadership acumen.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical depth, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills to manage outages and related processes in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Champion safety by ensuring equipment condition and operation meet industry and company standards.
Provide technical leadership for planned major maintenance and forced outages.
Hands on participation in fleet-wide outage management processes, ensuring best practices in scope, schedule, and cost control.
Develop and oversee detailed outage plans, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Ensure OEMs adhere to Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSAs) requirements.
Make informed technical decisions regarding equipment condition, including remediation strategies for non-conforming components.
Conduct root cause analyses and develop mitigation plans for turbine-generator deficiencies.
Full-time onsite supervision of repairs and inspections during scheduled and unscheduled outages.
Candidate is expected to be onsite for designated major maintenance outages seasonally, or unplanned outage should one occur.
Ensure successful project execution across safety, quality, budget, and schedule metrics.
Oversee the selection, contracting, and performance of third-party vendors and contractors supporting Major Maintenance outages.
Maintain strong vendor and contractor relationships and stay current on industry advancements.
Support construction, equipment testing, and commissioning activities.
Provide regular updates to all stakeholders.
Conduct post-outage reviews to identify areas for improvement and implement revised best practices for future outages.
Represent the company professionally in all internal and external engagements.