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How much do hourly outage manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for hourly outage manager in the United States is $59,525.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Outage Manager vs Maintenance Technician?

AspectHourly Outage ManagerMaintenance Technician
CredentialsRelevant certifications, experience in outage planningTechnical certifications, trade licenses
Work EnvironmentSupervises outage teams, coordinates shutdownsPerforms repairs and maintenance on equipment
Industry UsagePower plants, utilities, energy sectorsManufacturing, facilities, industrial plants
Search IntentOutage management, coordination rolesEquipment repair, maintenance tasks

The Hourly Outage Manager primarily oversees outage planning and coordination, ensuring minimal downtime during scheduled shutdowns, often supervising outage teams. Maintenance Technicians focus on performing repairs and routine maintenance on equipment. While both roles require technical skills and industry experience, the Outage Manager emphasizes planning and supervision, whereas the Technician concentrates on hands-on repairs.

What does an outage manager do?

An outage manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of scheduled or unplanned outages to ensure minimal disruption to operations. They communicate with teams, develop outage schedules, and ensure safety protocols are followed, often using project management tools. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this role.

Which IT job is the highest paid?

In the IT industry, roles such as Chief Information Officer (CIO), IT Director, and Solutions Architect tend to be among the highest paid, often earning six-figure salaries. Senior positions requiring extensive experience, certifications, and leadership skills typically command the highest compensation in IT.

What is the highest paying manager position?

The highest paying manager positions are typically executive roles such as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), which often have salaries significantly higher than other management roles. Compensation varies by industry, company size, and location, but these roles generally command six-figure salaries and substantial bonuses or stock options.

What job is high paying but low stress?

An Hourly Outage Manager typically earns a moderate to high salary depending on experience and industry, but the role can involve high-pressure situations during outages. Generally, jobs with predictable schedules, minimal physical demands, and clear procedures tend to be lower stress, though high-paying roles often require specialized skills and certifications. Balancing compensation and stress levels depends on individual preferences and work environment.
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Infographic showing various Hourly Outage Manager job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $59,525 per year, or $28.6 per hour.
Process Control Supervisor (Riverville, VA)

Process Control Supervisor (Riverville, VA)

Packaging Corporation of America

Gladstone, VA • On-site

$115K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago


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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 148 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 113 rated packaging manufacturers


Job description

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.
People • Customers • Trust
We are seeking resumes for a Process Control Supervisor in our Riverville, VA Paper Mill.
The Supervisor of Process Control Engineering is responsible for coordinating the planning, organizing, programming, and maintenance of all mill PLC, Distributed, and Quality Control Systems. Responsible for managing a group of hourly union journeyman technicians on a daily basis for programming PLC and Distributed Control Systems based on operational and engineering needs. The engineer will help to define and participate in the development of control system daily and preventative maintenance programs to improve reliability of all included control systems in the mill.
Principle Accountabilities:
  • Providing technical direction, assistance, and solutions to hourly electrical maintenance and operating personnel.
  • Work with key mechanical, reliability maintenance, and engineering personnel to support daily and monthly scheduled maintenance outages and annual outage jobs within the field of process control engineering.
  • Some crossover activities to the electrical/mechanical maintenance programs will be required to deliver complete programs for all types of equipment. Work with maintenance/engineering and operations personnel to complete maintenance and capital projects.
  • Provide management and programming support including: necessary programming, training, stocking of spare parts, preventive maintenance checklists, drawing creation, and updates for the maintenance/engineering personnel as needed. Supports the Mills goals for safety, environmental, and other areas of need.
  • Focus on Process Control supervision of hourly union work force, supervision of programming of all mill control systems for daily activities, and capital projects and control system equipment reliability. Manage the control system equipment tracking programs and systems PM programs.
  • Utilize predictive & preventative maintenance programs to identify and correct equipment issues.
  • Input and update equipment information and documentation.
  • Develop equipment manuals for precision inspection and maintenance of the control systems in the mill.
  • Manage assigned work for monthly and annual outages.
  • Assist with MS Project timelines for monthly and annual outages.
  • Plan and execute capital projects for maintenance replacements of control systems equipment.
  • Effectively manage jobs for best result at lowest cost.
  • Look for opportunities to solve issues, reduce cost, and improve planning performance.
  • Solve problems utilizing the mill's RCFA program.
  • Effectively manages contractors for performing jobs.
  • Performs other responsibilities as needed.

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent education and experience required.
  • A minimum of 10-15 years' experience, or the equivalent, in Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Project, and AutoCAD.
  • Successful completion of drug screen required and authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications
Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred.
The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers
  • Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills. Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
  • Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.
  • Ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.
  • Strong planning and follow up skills.
  • Excellent people and process management skills.

PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package.
Compensation and Benefits
  • Starting salary range for position: $115,000 - $145,000 depending on experience
  • Bonus: Annual - Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.
  • Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.

  • Paid Holidays.
  • Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
  • Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions
  • Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

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