Outage Supervisor
$80,000–$120,000 year
On-siteQueensbury, New York, United States or Potsdam, New York, United States
Job Summary
Outage Supervisor in NY accountable for development of the scope of mechanical work during rehabilitation of hydro turbines, overseeing design and fabrication specifications, and supporting construction project plans with internal resources and third-party contractors. Responsibilities include reverse engineering legacy equipment, creating fabrication sketches for replacement parts, coordinating outage planning with field supervision, establishing project schedules, troubleshooting failures, developing preventive maintenance procedures, and supporting emergency repairs. Travel throughout New York up to 50% offsite, on-call to respond to emergencies, and contributing to training development in Litmos. Requires collaboration with regional Operations Supervisors and a proactive, self-directed approach; strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, and effective communication skills are essential. Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with ERP (IFS), document management (SharePoint), and learning management systems (Litmos) is preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Familiarity with hydro turbine or centrifugal pump design considerations.
- A practical, adaptable, innovative, collaborative and solution-focused approach to issues;
- Strong problem solving skills and strong mechanical aptitude;
- Ability to organize, plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks;
- Strong ability to be self-directed regarding learning and discovery;
- Competent on conventional machine tools and knowledge of CNC machines;
- Experienced with machine shop practices and equipment;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Excellent organizational and time management skills;
- Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project). Experience with Enterprise Resource Programs (IFS), document management (Share Point), and Learning Management Systems (Litmos), preferred.
- Associate Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent;
- Project management or team lead experience (3 years preferred);
- Experience/exposure in the power generation field; hydro specific experience is preferred;
- Demonstrated safe work habits and familiarity with OSHA standards
- Familiarity with rigging, craning, confined space, work at height, and electrical best practices.
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