image of wind turbines in the sea at dawn

Outage Planner Jobs in Whitehaven

​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.

 

​Whitehaven

Whitehaven is a small seaside town in the county of Cumbria. It has a long history as a fishing port and later became associated with shipbuilding and coal mining. Today, Whitehaven has a vibrant retail sector and tourism industry as well as strong business sectors that rely on the Port of Workington-and its links to Liverpool-and nearby Sellafield.

Whitehaven is an important centre for the engineering sector in Cumbria, with a number of large companies operating in or providing services to the area. Whitehaven has one of Europe's largest shipbuilders, who employ hundreds of skilled workers.

Whitehaven’s transport links are good, you can get there by train from Workington and Carlisle, or by bus from Penrith and Keswick. The town centre is served by a circular bus route which connects with Cumbria's train network that runs between Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness.

View all jobs in whitehaven

​