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Outage Planner Jobs in Dorset

​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.

 

​Dorset

Dorset is a county located in the South West region of England, bordering Devon and Somerset to the north. It has some of the finest coastline and countryside in England, including the Jurassic Coast, which is famous for its fossils.

The engineering sector in Dorset County is growing rapidly, there are already several well-established engineering companies and more start-ups emerging within this area too as businesses are looking to engage with new technologies.

You can get around Dorset using public transport, with trains running from London to Dorchester South. Buses cover all of the main towns, as well as rural areas.