Senior Outage Management Consultant – Power Generation (Onsite, Moncks Corner, SC) (Moncks Corner)

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 contractLocation: 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 hourPer Diem Eligible: YesEssential Functions & Responsibilities• Outage Program Developmento Lead the development of a standardized outage management framework across the coal fleeto Establish processes, tools, and governance for outage planning, execution, and closeouto Drive consistency and best practices between Cross and Winyah stations• Pre-Outage Planning & Milestoneso Develop a comprehensive pre-outage milestone plan, including:Critical path definitionMilestone tracking and ownershipRisk identification and mitigation planningo Implement metrics, reporting, and dashboards to monitor outage readiness and performance• Outage Scoping & Scope Controlo Build and implement a robust outage scoping process, including:Work identification, prioritization, and cross-functional alignmento Establish and enforce a formal scope freeze processo Define change management protocols for post-freeze scope additions• Supplemental Labor Strategyo Develop strategies for supplemental workforce planning and management, including:Contractor sourcing, onboarding, and qualificationWorkforce optimization and productivity trackingCost control and performance management• Forced Outage Readinesso Develop processes for forced outage scoping and rapid response readiness, including:Pre-defined work packages and contingency planningResource mobilization strategiesIncorporation of lessons learned into future outages• Execution Supporto Provide onsite support and leadership during outages as needed to:Reinforce safety expectationsSupport schedule adherence and issue resolutionCoordinate across operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractorsRequired Experience• 7+ years supporting outages within power generation environments• Experience serving as an Outage Manager, Outage Superintendent, Maintenance Leader, or Turnaround/Shutdown Leader• Proven ability to support the development and implementation of a fleet outage management program• Strong understanding of coal-fired generation operations, contractor oversight, and workforce coordination• Experience with outage scheduling, critical path management, and outage governance• Strong leadership and stakeholder alignment skillsPreferred Background• Experience within coal-fired plants• Background in operations, maintenance, or engineering within thermal generation• Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling experience• Experience developing outage KPIs and reporting dashboardsMATRIX is a proud Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business and an Equal Opportunity Employer