Outage Manager

Proconex • Royersford, PA

40d

About The Position

Proconex is the exclusive Emerson Impact Partner for Emerson Automation Solutions in the Mid-Atlantic region. We provide a full portfolio of Process Automation Control Systems, Valves and Control Devices, and related technologies and services to a range of customers—in the Life Sciences, Chemical, Power, Refining, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Paper, Metals, and other industries, as well as commercial enterprises and campus facilities. With three strategically located offices, Proconex maintains a deep dedication to its 200+ employees, a sharp focus on safety and quality, and the drive to deliver. Outage Manager – Mechanical Services Position Summary: The Outage Manager at Proconex will coordinate resources, plan outages, and deliver complete project quotes to customers. This role offers the opportunity to travel up to 50% of the time throughout the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S., including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware.

Requirements

• Associate degree, 2-year Technical Degree, or Equivalent Military experience required.
• 2 years’ experience within the valve service industry, industrial plant maintenance, or valve sales.
• Knowledge of process control and equipment applications for the industrial valve and instrument market as well as outage.
• Project Management experience.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements related to outages.
• Ability to travel within the mid-Atlantic region (PA, NJ, MD, DE) up to 50% of the time.
• 100% travel during Outage seasons.
• Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Also, we are not interested in working on a corp-to-corp basis with other companies at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP) or a related certification.
• Experience in the energy or utilities industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform Pre-Execution Service Project Coordination
• Coordinate & perform customer project walk downs with all relevant service groups.
• Prepare Technicians for daily tasks and present to the customer.
• Identify and document non-standard equipment needs (e.g., cranes, scaffolding).
• Evaluate repair and setup time for each item being repaired.
• Compile and deliver a complete project quote to the customer.
• Coordinate Scope of Work for Maintenance Activities After Receipt of PO
• Ensure that Field Service Technicians understand job scope and repair requirements.
• Verify all tools, equipment, and special resources are identified and secured.
• Meet regularly with the customer to provide updates and reports.
• Submit time sheets to customer for approval.
• Present job completion schedule and current cost updates as needed.
• Lead a follow-up “lessons learned” meeting post-project.
• Keep Sales and Coordinators updated with current real-time updates.
• Documentation
• Deliver detailed repair reports as agreed upon for customer.
• Consolidate all pricing and repair reports for final approval prior to invoicing.
• Manage timely and accurate invoicing.
• Incremental Business Development
• Identify opportunities to add service value and expand project scope.
• Coordinate resources and procurement for added work.
• Secure customer approval for all incremental business.
• Confidently discuss pricing and scope changes with the customer.
• Collaborate with the Territory Account Manager to support sales opportunities.

Benefits

• Proconex offers a standout culture, fantastic work environment, and has very competitive benefits to include premium medical, 401K match, tuition reimbursement, and other unique incentives.
• Through our ESOP, every team member shares in the growth and success of the company, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and long-term rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees