Outage Coordinator (Intermediate or Senior)

Job Summary JOB DESCRIPTION

Ensures the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the electrical transmission system by planning, scheduling, and developing switching procedures to support physical work for capital construction and equipment maintenance efforts.

- Creates detailed switching steps for implementation by Transmission System Coordinators (TSCs) for safe and reliable shutdown of transmission facilities.

- Coordinates with Interconnected companies, Stakeholder Relations and Project Management to ensure switching and tagging rules are followed and project objectives are met.

- Develops plans for proper equipment isolation and protective tagging to ensure safe working conditions for field personnel.

- Creates equipment outage requests and plan switching/tagging for scheduled work.

- Maintains and expands knowledge of the transmission system through study, seminars, simulations, and field visits.

- Collaborates with Project Management and Field Supervisors to coordinate equipment outages for system changes and upgrades.

- Minimizes equipment shutdowns by developing long-term outage schedules for maintenance and capital projects.

- Coordinates outages impacting generation output with generation operators and independent power producers (IPPs).

Senior-Level Additional Responsibilities

- Develops action plans to protect electrical equipment, property, and service in collaboration with Operations Engineering.

- Evaluates and provides direction on outage sequences and durations.

- Identifies and implements workflow process improvements.

Assists in training and mentoring Intermediate-level Outage Coordinators.

- High school diploma or equivalent experience/education; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).

- Ability to analyze complex workflows, work independently, and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

- Ability to learn and use applications such as Asset Sentry, Transmission Management System (TMS), and Transmission Outage Application (TOA).

- Must be authorized to work in the United States; ITC does not sponsor employment visas.

Intermediate-Level Specific Requirements

- Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Outage Coordinator, Transmission System Coordinator, or equivalent field experience (e.g., Substation Operator).

- Familiarity with ITC’s switching and tagging processes preferred.

Senior-Level Specific Requirements

- Minimum of 6 years of experience as a Shutdown Coordinator, Transmission System Coordinator, or equivalent.

- Minimum of 2 years of experience writing switching and tagging instructions.

- Basic understanding of Asset Sentry, TMS, and TOA systems.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.

From electric vehicles to renewables, the world is looking at electricity in a whole new way, and ITC is focused on building and maintaining a power grid that can handle it all. We are looking for individuals who are ready to work with us to build a greater grid for a greener future. In return, ITC is proud to offer industry-leading compensation, benefits and opportunities to channel your energy into community-changing solutions . As an equal opportunity employer, we feel it’s crucial to honor our differences, be inclusive, engage as a team, and maximize our individual strengths.

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