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Outage Planner Jobs in Fort Augustus

​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.

 

​Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus is a village in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies at the eastern end of the Caledonian Canal and on the shores of Loch Ness, it is within the parish of Abernethy. It is surrounded by woodlands and mountains with views of the surrounding countryside, Loch Ness, Loch Oich and Inverness.

The engineering sector in Fort Augustus is a thriving part of the local economy. It covers a very wide range of industries, such as electronics and electrical engineering, transportation, mechanical and product design and marine engineering.

Transport in and around Fort Augustus is easy, thanks to its proximity to the main roads. It lies just off the A82 road which links the Highlands with Inverness, the Forth Road Bridge and central Scotland.