Utility Shutdown Coordinator

JLL•New Brunswick, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utilities Shutdown Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing critical utility and electrical shutdowns across an expansive 1.9 million square foot campus in North Brunswick, NJ. In this essential facilities role, you will ensure all shutdown activities are conducted safely and efficiently with minimal operational impact across our 18-building campus. You will engage with diverse teams across multiple trades, secure necessary approvals, develop comprehensive safety procedures, and coordinate system restoration activities while managing multiple concurrent projects and facilitating seamless communication between technical teams and operational stakeholders in this dynamic campus environment.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years experience in facilities, utilities, or industrial operations (or 3 years with relevant education)
OSHA 30 certification in industrial management
Demonstrated experience with NFPA 70E electrical safety standards
Current Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Arc Flash Training certifications
Proven experience developing Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Method of Procedure (MOP), and work permitting processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for documentation and project coordination
Experience managing multiple concurrent work orders (5-15 simultaneously)
Availability for planned after-hours work scheduled in advance

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Facilities Management
Experience managing electrical or utility shutdowns in mission-critical facilities environments
Familiarity with high-voltage electrical systems (4160V and above) and safety protocols
Cross-functional knowledge in electrical, HVAC, mechanical systems, carpentry, and plumbing trades
Experience working in office environments with field verification responsibilities
Background in multi-building campus or large-scale industrial facility operations
Knowledge of utility coordination processes and contractor management protocols

Responsibilities

Initiate and document utility shutdown requests while coordinating with operational schedules across the multi-building campus
Review electrical panel schedules and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) to define accurate project scope
Identify and engage internal and external stakeholders affected by planned shutdown activities
Analyze operational, safety, and system impacts to minimize business disruption during shutdowns
Validate backup power systems (UPS, generators) functionality prior to executing shutdown procedures
Facilitate stakeholder meetings and secure formal approvals through clear presentation of technical requirements
Coordinate with JLL facilities teams to schedule onsite support and staffing for shutdown execution
Develop Method of Procedure (MOP), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and secure required permits and authorizations
Oversee high-voltage contractor coordination for electrical work exceeding 40 Cal/4160V systems