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Business Development Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

... outage schedule information and collaborate with HMT Operations Management in order to position HMT in a lead position through proactive, pre-outage sales activities Sales Planning and Strategy · Be ...

... outage management, billing, customer information systems and distribution management, to design cohesive multi system solutions. -Utilize experience in hybrid work environments to collaborate ...

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How much do outage manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for outage manager in Arizona is $55,471.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,100.00 and $63,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an outage manager?

To thrive as an Outage Manager, you need strong project management skills, technical expertise in plant operations or electrical systems, and relevant experience, often supported by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with scheduling software (such as Primavera P6), asset management systems, and safety regulations is typically required. Leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities are vital soft skills for coordinating teams and managing high-pressure situations. These competencies ensure efficient outage planning, safe execution, and minimal downtime, which are critical for operational reliability and cost control.

What are some common challenges faced by an outage manager during planned shutdowns, and how can they be addressed?

Outage Managers often face challenges such as coordinating large multidisciplinary teams, managing tight schedules, and handling unexpected equipment issues during planned shutdowns. Effective communication and detailed planning are crucial to minimize downtime and ensure safety. Utilizing project management tools, conducting thorough risk assessments, and establishing clear lines of responsibility help address these challenges. Regular progress meetings and contingency planning also contribute to smooth and successful outage execution.

What is the difference between Outage Manager vs Network Operations Technician?

AspectOutage ManagerNetwork Operations Technician
CertificationsITIL, PMP (optional)CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA
Work EnvironmentProject-based, coordination-focusedHands-on technical, monitoring networks
Industry UsageTelecommunications, utilities, energyTelecom, internet service providers
Primary FocusManaging outage incidents, coordinating responseMaintaining network infrastructure, troubleshooting

While both roles operate within the telecommunications and utilities sectors, the Outage Manager primarily oversees outage response and coordination, ensuring minimal downtime. The Network Operations Technician focuses on technical network maintenance and troubleshooting. The Outage Manager handles planning and communication, whereas the Technician executes technical repairs. Both roles are essential for network reliability but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What is an outage manager?

An Outage Manager is a professional responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing scheduled or unscheduled outages in industrial settings such as power plants, manufacturing facilities, or refineries. Their main duties include ensuring the safe and efficient shutdown and restart of operations, minimizing downtime, and coordinating teams of technicians, engineers, and contractors. Outage Managers also develop detailed schedules, manage budgets, and communicate with stakeholders to keep projects on track. Their role is crucial in maintaining operational reliability and safety during periods when normal operations are interrupted.
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Infographic showing various Outage Manager job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,471 per year, or $26.7 per hour.

Senior Power Generation Operations & Maintenance Specialist

Black & Veatch

Phoenix, AZ • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago


Black & Veatch rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 446 rated engineering


Job description

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 114453

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

Why Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your

career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas, knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Team

Black & Veatch's Infrastructure Advisory Business provides a portfolio of solutions focused on the asset

lifecycle, including Asset Management & Operations & Maintenance, Infrastructure Technology, Cybersecurity Solutions, Planning and Transactions. In this role you will be part of the Delivery Team supporting Solutions.

You will be working primarily with the Asset Engineering Solution, and will also have the opportunity to support other solutions including the Operations & Maintenance Solution. Infrastructure Advisory's operating model provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch is seeking an exceptional professional to join our Infrastructure Advisory organization as a Senior Specialist to deliver various operations and maintenance related projects for power generation assets. Infrastructure Advisory focuses on the lifecycle management of assets, and you will be joining a team of dedicated professionals who are aligned with Black & Veatch's Purpose, Building a World of Difference, by helping our clients optimize the use and life of their assets.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

  • Use your Operational and Maintenance experience to evaluate a variety of both conventional and renewable technologies as well as develop and implement decommissioning and separation planning of retired client assets.
  • Deliver innovative solutions to address our client's most pressing issues, utilizing your specialized knowledge of power generation assets, condition assessments, outage planning and management, development of procedures and specifications, and contract support.
  • Work on small single to large multi-facility asset projects primarily in the US, including time on site performing assessments and inspections (travel approximately 20% of your time).
  • Grow your skills, expand your professional network, and shape a rewarding career path aligned with your aspirations.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical consulting on new and existing Power Generation EPC, Modifications & Upgrades, and O&M projects.
  • Work directly with Clients and Solution Project Managers on developing asset assessment and decommissioning projects.
  • Work with the O&M Solution to support development of new contracts
  • Develop outage management and process procedures for clients
  • Work with the Solution Project Managers to develop proposals and scopes of work for clients, and create fee estimates
  • Lead preparation of reports (including assessment studies), presentations and other deliverables. Manage assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements, and contribute to quality reviews of assigned projects.
  • Actively coordinate with team members and subject matter experts to ensure high-quality deliverables and successful project outcomes.
  • Proactively develop additional knowledge and experience in power generation O&M and other relevant topics. Mentor professionals in latest technology and processes.
Management Responsibilities
Individual Contributor
Preferred Qualifications
  • 15 years of experience as a Plant Engineer with extensive experience in Maintenance and Operations repair and replacement of conventional boilers firing coal, gas, and oil, Heat Recovery Heat Exchangers (HRSG's), Combustion and Steam Turbines, Generators, Balance of Plant (BOP) and electrical and controls equipment.
  • Experience with conventional power generation, Simple and Combined cycle gas turbines (SCGT and CCGT), and solid fuel handling, including:
    • Power Plant Operations & Maintenance Processes, Construction, Outage, Startup, and routine operation and maintenance field experience.
    • Outage management and planning processes, including writing technical Power Plant Outage reports.
    • Power Plant O&M and Capital budget planning and monitoring.
    • Experience with regulatory and environmental requirements that must be addressed during O&M and Outage planning phase.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Arts or Science, preferably in business, technology, or engineering OR relevant business experience.
  • Minimum of 7 years related work experience
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Certifications
Certifications related to area of expertise, where applicable preferred.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
BandV Office Environment or Client Site - Travel up to 100%
Competencies
Action oriented
Customer focus
Interpersonal savvy
Salary Plan
CST: Consulting
Job Grade
017

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here.

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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Overland Park, KS, US

Year founded

1915