Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, and Generator Outage Project Controls Manager

Key Reponsbilities

• Outage Planning & Scheduling
  • Develop and maintain detailed outage schedules for turbine and generator outages.
  • Build logic-driven schedules in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar, reflecting turbine-specific and outage-related work sequences.
  • Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and I&C teams to define scope, durations, resource loading, and critical path activities.
  • Support long-term fleet outage planning and annual maintenance scheduling.
• Cost Control & Financial Tracking
  • Establish cost structures for major maintenance events, including labor, tooling, OEM services, parts, and contingency.
  • Track daily cost performance and update forecasts based on actual progress and scope changes.
  • Validate contractor time, equipment charges, and repair estimates for accuracy and alignment with contract terms.
  • Establish and maintain project records, including schedule, Logs, change orders, RFIs, and construction documentation.
  • Support development of outage budgets and long-range maintenance capital plans.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting
  • Capture real-time progress from field teams during outages and update schedule and cost models accordingly.
  • Produce daily and weekly outage reports summarizing schedule performance, earned value, critical path shifts, and emerging risks.
  • Provide clear, data-driven insights to outage managers and plant leadership to support rapid decision-making.
  • Maintain dashboards and KPIs for fleet-level visibility across multiple outage sites.
  • Participate in fleet-wide outage management processes, ensuring best practices in scope, schedule, and cost control.
  • Participate in post-outage reviews to identify areas for improvement and implement revised best practices for future outages.
• Risk, Change, and Scope Management
  • Identify schedule and cost risks associated with turbine/generator inspections, repair findings, vendor delays, or emergent work.
  • Manage change control processes, ensuring impacts to scope, schedule, and cost are documented and approved.
  • Maintain accurate outage documentation, including repair findings, lessons learned, and historical performance data.
  • Ensure OEMs adhere to Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSAs) requirements.
• Field Support & Coordination
  • Champion safety by ensuring equipment condition and operation meet industry and company standards.
  • Work onsite during major outages to support daily schedule updates, progress validation, and coordination between internal teams and contractors.
  • Participate in daily outage meetings, providing actionable insights on schedule adherence and cost impacts.
  • Support alignment between plant operations, maintenance, engineering, and OEM field service teams.
  • Represent the company professionally in all internal and external engagements.

Qualifications

• 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 hands-on outage experience.
• Experience in project controls within power generation industry.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar and strong understanding of logic-based scheduling.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Knowledge of outage execution processes for gas turbines, steam turbines, and/or generators and associated plant equipment.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in cost tracking, forecasting, and earned value management.
• Ability to work onsite during outages, including extended hours and shift work as required.
• Exceptional project and process management skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal abilities.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities under time constraints.