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Outage Planner Jobs in Chester

​Outage Planner

An Outage Planner plays an integral role in coordinating and scheduling planned works, shutdowns, or outages to minimise disruption to operations. The Outage Planner implements meticulous planning methodologies to schedule manpower, materials, and machinery for the smooth execution of engineering outages.

Required skills for an Outage Planner include excellent organisational skills, detailed technical understanding, and proficiency in planning software tools such as Primavera P6. Typically, a degree in engineering or a related field is mandatory.

Prior experience as an Outage Planner is highly desirable. Companies look for candidates who have demonstrated experience in planning and managing outage schedules effectively within the engineering sector, along with a proven ability to mitigate potential risks associated with outages.

 

​Chester

Chester is a historic walled city in Cheshire, England, on the River Dee, close to the border with Wales. With a population of just under 90,000 in 2016, it's the largest and most populous settlement within the county of Cheshire. Chester is home to many attractions, such as Chester Zoo and Chester Cathedral. The city also offers an incredible range of shops and restaurants.

The engineering sector in Chester is a vital and vibrant part of the local economy. With numerous world class facilities for research and development, design, testing, prototyping and production, this region is home to some of the leading companies in the UK.

Transport in Chester is good, with bus, rail and road connections for local travel across North Wales and the whole of North West England. For longer journeys, both Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport are within easy reach by road or rail.

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