Outage Planner/Sequencer

CARIAN•Morristown, NJ

37d•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

CARIAN is seeking an Outage Planner / Sequencer to support project and field teams on transmission and distribution capital programs. This role works within the Project Controls organization to plan electric system outages, develop sequencing plans, prepare outage requests, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with construction schedules. The position also assists with schedule development for upcoming work to confirm outage feasibility prior to execution.

Requirements

Two-year technical degree from an accredited engineering or technical school; in lieu of degree, 2–4 years of relevant experience will be considered.
0–2+ years of related experience in project coordination, outage planning, system operations, scheduling, or line/substation construction support.
Strong problem-solving abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated interpersonal capability.
Proficiency with relevant software tools (EDOA, EMS, GIS, MS Office).
Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, time-sensitive operations environment.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a strong commitment to all aspects of safety.
Use utility systems and tools including:
Energy Delivery Outage Application (EDOA)
Energy Management System (EMS)
GIS applications
OPPM and Cascade
Develop construction and outage sequencing plans using information from engineering, field personnel, and system operations.
Lead project teams through the coordination of outage sequences, switching requirements, and work windows.
Schedule switching to enable work on substations, transmission lines, distribution lines, and associated facilities.
Analyze outage requests, identify contingencies, and ensure compliance with PJM outage coordination requirements.
Coordinate switching schedules with field crews, control centers, and project management to meet project deadlines.
Validate switching procedures and ensure documentation meets Manual of Operations and utility standards.
Prepare clear reports that communicate switching requirements, outage impacts, and sequence dependencies.
Recommend operational improvements and support continuous enhancement of switching and outage planning processes.
Maintain awareness of ongoing system conditions and bring a questioning attitude to all work activities.
Promote and uphold safety expectations consistent with utility and CARIAN standards.