Infrastructure & Capital Projects- Outage Planner, ANS
Accenture•Washington, DC
fulltime
Project Management and Information Technology
5+ years
You’ve Never Been Satisfied with "Good Enough." You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.
You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.
Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm. Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects
$65 - $70 an hour
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We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO:
You’ll actively engage, participate, and take the lead on outage coordination in all Project Team meetings where outages are required.
You’ll provide input to the Project Team with consultation on LOTO requirements and clearance sequencing to ensure adequate boundaries are identified.
You’ll evaluate the proposed scope of work provided by the Project Manager (PM) or Engineering to identify outage needs, determine outage requirements, durations, and sequences, and ensure proper implementation.
You’ll identify and pursue scope clarification that may affect outage requests based on knowledge of T&S system operations.
You’ll request and obtain T&S outages from the applicable Designated Authority (DA) and assist DA in prioritizing project outages.
You’ll attempt to bundle Project Management installation work to minimize outages, reschedule outages as needed while understanding effects on other outages, and notify affected parties.
You’ll provide and maintain communication with the Project Manager and Team on the status of outages sought, secured, planned, and any being rescheduled.
You’ll identify the respective Utility Designated Authority for clearance requests, determine the line of demarcation if multiple DA(s) are involved, and review clearance requests in Asset Suite 8 and iTOA before submission.
You’ll create clearance requests in Asset Suite 8 and iTOA as needed, evaluate and determine the best approach for blocking resources, sequence clearances efficiently, and submit clearance/outage requests per the timeline and requirements.
You’ll secure NERC-CIP clearance, attend T&S weekly work management countdown meetings, and participate in TSO monthly and quarterly Long-Range Outage Planning review conference calls.
Flexible: The work location for this role will include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office or center.
With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
5-8 years of experience in the planning, design, operation or maintenance of high voltage electrical equipment
A valid driver’s license
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
Prior experience with Transmission and Substation planning, in particular outage scheduling is a plus
Experienced in LOTO (lock out tag out) process
Ability to read and interpret and monitor the accuracy of single line diagrams and engineering drawings
Working knowledge of the transmission, substation and distribution system, LOTO procedure and timeline requirements for outages and follow the guidelines for schedule of outage related work
Ability to become proficient with Asset Suite 8 and iTOA
Proficient with Microsoft Office
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