Senior Outage Manager - Power Generation (Onsite - Moncks Corner, SC)

Description MATRIX is supporting one of our Power & Utility clients in the search for a highly experienced Senior Outage Management Consultant. This role will focus on 2 Coal Fired Generating Stations (4 units each) 2,350 MW and 1,130 MW respectively. Emphasis will be on improving outage planning, execution discipline, and forced outage readiness. We are specifically seeking candidates who understand the operational, maintenance, and execution complexities associated with fossil generation environments. This consultant will help develop and implement outage management standards, improve outage execution discipline, strengthen forced outage readiness, and support large-scale outage planning and coordination efforts across multiple generating stations. Duration: 6 months to 1 year contract Location: Mainly at corporate office located in Moncks Corner, SC. Will travel between Cross Station located in Pineville, SC and Winyah Station located in Georgetown, SC. Pay: $104.67 - $112.48 per hour Per Diem Eligible: Yes Essential Functions & Responsibilities:Outage Program DevelopmentLead the development of a standardized outage management framework across the coal fleetEstablish processes, tools, and governance for outage planning, execution, and closeoutDrive consistency and best practices between Cross and Winyah stationsPre-Outage Planning & MilestonesDevelop a comprehensive pre-outage milestone plan, including:Critical path definitionMilestone tracking and ownershipRisk identification and mitigation planningImplement metrics, reporting, and dashboards to monitor outage readiness and performanceOutage Scoping & Scope ControlBuild and implement a robust outage scoping process, including:Work identification, prioritization, and cross-functional alignmentEstablish and enforce a formal scope freeze processDefine change management protocols for post-freeze scope additionsSupplemental Labor StrategyDevelop strategies for supplemental workforce planning and management, including:Contractor sourcing, onboarding, and qualificationWorkforce optimization and productivity trackingCost control and performance managementForced Outage ReadinessDevelop processes for forced outage scoping and rapid response readiness, including:Pre-defined work packages and contingency planningResource mobilization strategiesIncorporation of lessons learned into future outagesExecution SupportProvide onsite support and leadership during outages as needed to:Reinforce safety expectationsSupport schedule adherence and issue resolutionCoordinate across operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractors Required Experience7+ years supporting outages within power generation environmentsExperience serving as an Outage Manager, Outage Superintendent, Maintenance Leader, or Turnaround/Shutdown LeaderProven ability to support the development and implementation of a fleet outage management programStrong understanding of coal-fired generation operations, contractor oversight, and workforce coordinationExperience with outage scheduling, critical path management, and outage governanceStrong leadership and stakeholder alignment skills Preferred BackgroundExperience within coal-fired plantsBackground in operations, maintenance, or engineering within thermal generationPrimavera P6 or equivalent scheduling experienceExperience developing outage KPIs and reporting dashboards Apply for the position and join a company built on a foundation of excellence with employees who continue to grow and thrive with us. MATRIX is a proud Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business and an Equal Opportunity Employer.