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Outage Planner Jobs in Durham

​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.

 

​Durham

Durham is a cathedral city, the county town of County Durham, in North East England. Durham is one of the country's most beautiful cities and has been at the forefront of historical events for centuries. Durham serves as a central hub for travel in the region and is home to several nationally recognised universities.

The engineering sector in Durham has a huge growth potential. Durham is home to some of the UK's leading companies in engineering, including BT and ST Electronics. These industries have employed over 2,000 people in the last decade.

Durham has several transport options including buses and taxis. There is a railway station in Durham with services running to cities including Newcastle upon Tyne, Edinburgh and London, with onward rail connections to other parts of England.

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