Scheduled Outage Coordinator

Position: Scheduled Outage Coordinator Support
Description:

• The Scheduled Outage Coordinator Support position (Contractor) collaborates cross-functionally with multiple work groups to support the safe and reliable operation of the HVD, LVD and Metropolitan Electric Systems for the execution of the reliability project workplan.
• The selected candidate will act as part of the Grid Management Scheduled Outage team and have primary focus on supporting the outage coordination process associated with maintenance and construction activities on the High Voltage Distribution (HVD) and Low Voltage Distribution (LVD) systems.
• The position will also perform support activities in the electric control and dispatch centers during storm restoration periods.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree's in technical field or related experience
• Bachelor's degree's or Master's Degree's in any field of study will be factored into the selection.
• Prior work experience in a Gas & Electric Utility control room environment and have familiarity with switching and tagging procedures.
• 1-2 years of experience in electric utility operations, outage coordination, dispatch support, work planning, or a related role.
• Basic understanding of planned outage processes within an electric utility environment.
• Experience working with or supporting operational systems such as OMS/ADMS, iTOA, or SAP.
• Familiarity with electric utility asset types (feeders, substations, switches, circuits).
• Experience supporting storm operations or emergency response activities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Basic understanding of Power BI or similar reporting/analytics tools.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple requests and shifting priorities.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills; able to work effectively with field and operations personnel.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through Met Life. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance :
Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
401(k) Plan:
The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus:
Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus.

It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.