Outage Manager

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Outage Manager at GE Vernova managing complex outage events for steam turbines and generators. Responsibilities include planning, execution, and team leadership for successful outage operations.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,400 - $152,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

responsible for preparation, planning, leading execution, and close out of complex planned/emergent Outage events for steam turbine and generator outages
drive consistent outage planning and execution, and adoption of best practices and lessons learned
support CSM in all outage event preparation and execution (Planned/Emergent/Upgrade) from start to finish, including outage schedule development, TFA/craft labor/tooling/cost planning, customer management - pre/post outage meetings, mobilization planning, JCE execution, and event close out
own onsite execution (site lead) with large teams during assigned outages, ensuring SQDC requirements are met
manage on job cost tracking, productivity, while managing execution risk/FMEA
drive improvement of on-time delivery, outage cost and productivity, implementation, effectively update and maintain accurate tracking files, control man hour cost and pacing
support project quotation development including work scope, site condition check, preliminary safety and risk analysis to identify potential issues or obstacles and to minimize cost impact for site execution
support customer operations team during shut-down, start-up, running and performance testing of turbine, generator and auxiliary systems as required
ensure proper execution documentation is prepared, used, reviewed, stored and delivered

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Science/engineering or equivalent
4 years of experience in power generation industry; OR 8+ years applicable experience and demonstrated success/knowledge on steam turbine or generator maintenance and 3+ years of specialized/industry experience of gas/steam turbine generator & auxiliary system outage planning and execution
Strong Project Management and planning skills (Primavera scheduling tool preferred)
PC proficiency, web applications including advanced Excel skills
Able to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and influencing skill
Strong technical and maintenance knowledge of gas/steam turbines and generators
Strong team leader in dynamic, energetic and complex customer site environments
Ability to work under high pressure and constraint time, committed and process oriented
Ability to work multiple project simultaneously and effectively in a cross-functional team
Ability to influence stakeholders to deliver customer and business needs
GE/GEV Field Engineering Program (FEP) graduate

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

outage planningoutage executioncost trackingproductivity managementrisk analysissteam turbine maintenancegenerator maintenanceauxiliary systemsproject quotation developmentFMEA

Soft Skills

project managementplanning skillscommunication skillsinfluencing skillsteam leadershipability to work under pressureprocess orientationcross-functional teamworkcustomer managementproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Science/EngineeringGE/GEV Field Engineering Program (FEP) graduate