Senior Project Manager, Safety

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THE SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER LEADS JOINT PROJECT TEAMS (JPTS), APPLIES PROFESSIONAL PRINCIPLES, PRACTICES AND TECHNIQUES TO LEAD PROJECT TEAMS AND CONTROL PROJECT SCHEDULE, COST AND PERFORMANCE RISK TO ENSURE PROJECT IS COMPLETED WITHIN A CERTAIN SET OF RESTRAINTS (E.G., TIME, BUDGET, PEOPLE, QUALITY, MATERIALS) AND A HIGH LEVEL OF QUALITY. THIS ROLE IS GENERALLY ASSIGNED LARGE MULTIFACETED PROJECTS. THE SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER IS THE SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT REGARDING A SPECIFIC PROJECT AND ASSUMES THE LEADERSHIP ROLE IN SAFELY MANAGING THE PROJECT. BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY — CAPABILITY TO MANAGE LARGE PROJECT BUDGET OVER $25 MILLION, OR A PORTFOLIO OF PROJECTS THAT HAVE AN AGGREGATE TOTAL OVER $75 MILLION FOR ALL ACTIVE PROJECTS ASSIGNED. EDUCATION –BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ENGINEERING, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, OR TECHNICAL FIELD, OR EQUIVALENT EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE. MASTER’S DEGREE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED.CERTIFICATION/LICENSE, ETC — PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (PMI) CERTIFICATION AS PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP) WITHIN ONE YEAR OF APPOINTMENT OR ASSUMING THE SENIOR PM POSITION. (SEE SPP-34.018 FOR EXCEPTION/EXTENSION OF ONE YEAR TIMEFRAME.) DEMONSTRATED DESIRE TO EXCEL IN PROFESSIONAL FIELD OF STUDY AS DEMONSTRATED BY CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE IN PROFESSIONAL FIELD OF STUDY PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED (E.G. PE, CPA, CFP, ETC)

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business management, or technical field, or equivalent education, training and/or related work experience. Master’s degree preferred but not required.

Experience

  • Requires ten years utility project manager experience, or equivalent functional area work experience including three years of increased responsibilities leading project teams and project management experience.
  • Requires specialized in-depth knowledge of project management techniques, experience to resolve in-depth problems, and practical experience in project scoping and cost estimating.
  • Ability to look beyond existing methodologies and own discipline to define and resolve complex problems.

Certification/License

  • Project Management Institute (PMI) certification as Project Management Professional (PMP) within one year of appointment or assuming the Senior PM position. (See SPP-34.018 for exception/extension of one year timeframe.)
  • Demonstrated desire to excel in professional field of study as demonstrated by Certification/Licensure in professional field of study preferred but not required (e.g. PE, CPA, CFP, etc)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Project management qualifications are governed by TVA-SPP-34.018, Project Manager Training and Development. SPP 34.018 covers leadership competencies, such as communication skills, business acumen, problem solving and other related competencies required for project management professionals.
  • Personnel assigned to manage projects must have the skills, ability and experience commensurate with the size and complexity of the project.

Safety Specialist

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Job Tasks and Responsibilities 

• Provides input to tender documents as they relate to Safety

• Prepares Safety plan for project as required

• Prepares Inspection for work performed by NB Power personnel

• Reviews and accepts Inspection submitted by external contractors and coordinates input from others as appropriate

• Reviews contractor Safety manuals

• Performs field surveillance to monitor Safety of ongoing construction and commissioning activities

• Performs Field Inspection walkdowns with contract supervisors, construction and Management personnel 

• Reports non-conformances and assists with development and implementation of dispositions

• Assists contractors with clarifications on Safety-related matters

• Conduct safety audits

• Audit contractor tailboards

• Audit contractor employees qualifications and training

• Attend Weekly Site Coordination Meetings with the contractor

• Review Contractor’s weekly site report and health and safety statistics

• Participate in incident / accident investigations to support the determination of cause and to identify possible improvements in work methods. Communicate results if investigation to prevent recurrence. Monitor and follow up as required 

• Promote open discussion on safety concerns / issues, and best practices

• Provide weekly safety report 

Mandatory Requirements 

• Post-Secondary education in a certified Occupational Health & Safety program, in related discipline. 

• Minimum of four (4) years’ work experience related to Safety program implementation in an industrial or construction environment. 

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is mandatory. 

Education 

• Experience in excess of four (4) years’ work experience related to Safety program implementation in an industrial or construction environment. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of Safety procedures, standards, i.e. NB Occupational Act & Regulations

• Work experience and/or accreditation in the areas of Safety inspection 

• NB Power experience in safety field will be considered an asset 

Buyer

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Job Responsibilities:

1. Ensures that project procurement requirements are understood and that procured products and services meet lead-time, price and quality requirements.

2. Responsible for purchase order generation and execution.

3. Reviews, approves purchases up to a specified dollar amount.

4. Engages and coordinates with line managers to implement appropriate commodity/supply strategies.

5. Participates as key member of Cross Functional Teams (CFT) in supplier relationship activities such as selection, rationalization, development, performance measurement and recognition.

6. Performs spend and commodity analysis; assists with development of contract negotiation strategies.

7. Gathers and reports metrics to assess effectiveness of purchasing/procurement operations.

8. Performs supplier management activities to maintain procurement schedule and facilitate supplier deliveries.

9. Displays business acumen, influencing skills and customer service with colleagues, suppliers and customers.

10. Actively engages in supplier negotiations and implementation of commodity framework agreements .  

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or related discipline strongly preferred; comparable experience in lieu of degree may be considered. In addition, 5+ years of closely related work experience required.
  • Must possess skills in SAP, Microsoft Office or related products, including Spreadsheet and Project applications.
  • Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.

1.) Extensive knowledge of the supply chain management field, practices and methods.

2.) Preferred 5-8 yrs experience with material & service providers or other supplier related interfaces.

3.) 3-5 years of commodity management experience.

3.) Experience dealing with international contract management and negotiations.

4.) Preferred 1-3 years experience with SAP MM

5.) 1-3 years experience with procurement plan development

6.) Developed leadership qualities.

    

 

Electrical Lead Plant Area: Turbine and Refuel Services

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Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • Perform electrical bus inspections and maintenance to ensure highly functioning equipment and support safe operations
  • Perform electrical break overhauls to maintain system fidelity and support safe operations
  • Perform electrical excitation, inspections and maintenance to ensure safe, reliable and efficient plant operations
  • Perform electrical load sequences and relay maintenance to ensure efficient operation of electrical systems and safe plant operations

Additional Activities to be performed:

  • Schedules,
  • Time Frames
  • Manpower curves
  • FME Plans
  • Risk Plans, and
  • Pre?Outage Milestone Plans
  • Accurate budget estimate based on Frozen Scope, Outage Schedule and POMP including Ramp up and ramp down curves
  • Provide field oversight and coordination, assist with preparation of scope, logistics and control of work and packages.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related Science
  • 8 years of relevant experience, out of which 1 year is a nuclear power plant
  • Understand electrical distribution systems for 4.16kv, 13.8kv and medium voltages
  • Knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution high voltage systems
  • Understands electrical excitation and controls and associated technical specifications
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Mechanical Lead: Valve

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Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • Perform valve (AOV/MOV/RV) maintenance and inspections to ensure highly functioning equipment and support safe operations
  • Perform valve performance testing and non destructive evaluation (NDE) testing to maintain system fidelity and support safe operations
  • Perform valve component replacement to ensure safe, reliable and efficient plant operations
  • Perform engineering activities associated with valves to maintain system fidelity and support safe operations
  • Establish performance monitoring plan for valves to maintain highly functioning equipment and minimize corrective maintenance needs
  • Perform technical review regarding plant design changes or temporary modifications to ensure plant safety is not impacted
  • Develop documents related to installation and service contracts and provide oversight on maintenance activities to ensure contracted services are delivered efficiently.

Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related Science
  • 8 Years of relevant experience
  • 1 year of Nuclear experience
  • Knowledge of valves to include: AOV, MOV and RV
  • Understands valve and performance monitoring and testing
  • Ability to conceptualize, plan, develop and manage the assigned programs for a multi-unity station
  • Understands nuclear power plant design and modification
  • Background in planning and preparation function and the ability to understand the requirements for outage delivery, an understanding of nuclear plant layouts and service/resources required to deliver the scope

Additional Deliverables:

  • Schedules,
  • Time Frames
  • Manpower curves
  • FME Plans
  • Risk Plans, and
  • Pre?Outage Milestone Plans
  • Detailed proposal for the NAWAH’s frozen Scope of work (Technical and Commercial)
  • Accurate budget estimate based on Frozen Scope, Outage Schedule and POMP including Ramp up and ramp down curves
  • Provide field oversight and coordination, assist with preparation of scope, logistics and control of work and packages.

Mechanical Lead: Reactor Coolant System (RCS) Turbine & Refuel

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Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • Perform RCS maintenance and inspections to maintain highly functioning equipment and support safe operations
  • Perform RCS performance monitoring & NDE testing to maintain system fidelity and support safe operations
  • Perform RCS component replacements to ensure RCS is safe, reliable and efficient
  • Perform engineering activities associated with RCS to maintain system fidelity and support safe operations
  • Establish performance monitoring plan for RCS to maintain highly functioning equipment and minimize corrective maintenance needs
  • Perform technical review regarding plant design changes or temporary modifications to ensure plant safety is not impacted
  • Request procurement for equipment spare parts to remain prepared for any plant modification needs related to RCS
  • Review and revise RCS related procedures to ensure procedures are available and relevant
  • Background in planning and preparation function and the ability to understand the requirements for outage delivery, an understanding of nuclear plant layouts and service/resources required to deliver the scope

Additional Deliverable’s:

  • Schedules,
  • Time Frames
  • Manpower curves
  • FME Plans
  • Risk Plans, and
  • Pre?Outage Milestone Plans
  • Accurate budget estimate based on Frozen Scope, Outage Schedule and POMP including Ramp up and ramp down curves
  • Provide field oversight and coordination, assist with preparation of scope, logistics and control of work and packages.

Education and Experience

  • 8 years of relevant experience out of which 1 year in a nuclear power plant
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering
  • Knowledge of Reactor Coolant Systems
  • Understands system performance monitoring and NDE testing
  • Understands RCS chemistry technical specifications and ASME codes
  • Ability to conceptualize, plan, develop and manage the assigned programs for multi unit station
  • Understands nuclear power plant design and modification
  • Understands licenses basis requirements

Mechanical Lead: Feedwater

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Key Activities, Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • Perform feedwater turbine overhauls to maintain high functioning equipment and support safe operations
  • Perform feedwater & condensate motor overhaul/replacement to maintain system fidelity and support safe operations
  • Perform feedwater valve overhaul/replacement t ensure safe, reliable and efficient plant operations
  • Perform engineering activities associate with feedwater and condensate to maintain system fidelity and support safe operations
  • Establish performance monitoring plan for feedwater & condensate system to maintain high functioning equipment and minimize corrective maintenance needs
  • Perform technical review regarding plant design changes or temporary modification to ensure plant safety is not impacted

Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related Science
  • 8 years of relevant experience
  • 1 year in nuclear
  • Understand feedwater turbines
  • Understands turbine governance and controls
  • Understands 3-Element controls
  • Understand nuclear power plant design and modification
  • Background in planning and preparation function and the ability to understand the requirements for outage delivery, an understanding of nuclear plant layouts and service/resources required to deliver the scope

Additional Deliverables:

  • Schedules,
  • Time Frames
  • Manpower curves
  • FME Plans
  • Risk Plans, and Pre?Outage Milestone Plans
  • Detailed proposal for the NAWAH’s frozen Scope of work (Technical and Commercial)
  • Accurate budget estimate based on Frozen Scope, Outage Schedule and POMP including Ramp up and ramp down curves
  • Provide field oversight and coordination, assist with preparation of scope, logistics and control of work and packages.

Mechanical Lead : Common Water Systems Turbine

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Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • Perform maintenance of water supply, treatment and storage components to maintain highly functioning equipment and support safe operations
  • Perform engineering activities associated with common water systems to maintain system fidelity and support safe operations
  • Establish performance of monitoring plan for common water systems to maintain highly functioning equipment and minimize corrective maintenance needs
  • Perform technical review regarding plant design changes or temporary modifications to ensure plant safety is not impacted and maintain operational excellence
  • Request procurement for equipment spare parts to remain prepared for any plant modification needs related to CWS

Additional Activities to be performed:

  • Schedules,
  • Time Frames
  • Manpower curves
  • FME Plans
  • Risk Plans, and Pre?Outage Milestone Plans
  • Accurate budget estimate based on Frozen Scope, Outage Schedule and POMP including Ramp up and ramp down curves
  • Provide field oversight and coordination, assist with preparation of scope, logistics and control of work and packages.

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Related Sciences
  • 8 years of relevant experience out of which 1 year in a nuclear power plant
  • Understands water supply, storage and treatment systems
  • Understand nuclear power plant design and modification
  • Understands the responsibilities with regards to the plant modification and work control requirements of a nuclear power plant

Mechanical Lead (Snubbers/Tendon Gallery)

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Experience/Education

  • Degree in Engineering
  • 8 years of relevant experience
  • Nuclear experience

Technical Competency

  • Background in planning and preparation function and the ability to understand the requirements for outage delivery, an understanding of nuclear plant layouts and service/resources required to deliver the scope
  • Understand snubbers, selsmic and tendon gallery
  • Understanding of nuclear power plant design and modification

Additional activities to be performed

  • Schedules,
  • Time Frames
  • Manpower curves
  • FME Plans
  • Risk Plans, and
  • Pre?Outage Milestone Plans
  • Detailed proposal for the frozen Scope of work (Technical and Commercial)
  • Accurate budget estimate based on Frozen Scope, Outage Schedule and POMP including Ramp up and ramp down curves
  • Provide field oversight and coordination, assist with preparation of scope, logistics and control of work and packages.

Safety Basis Analyst

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This consists of an Evaluation of the Safety of the Situation (ESS), and a Basis of Interim Operation (BIO)/ Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) document.

The scope of work is as follows:

Prepare an Evaluation of the Safety of the Situation (ESS) to address the discovery of unexpected tritium inventory found captured in molecular sieve material on dryer beds located in the basement of the D-Site facility. This discovery is a potential inadequacy of the existing safety analysis (PISA) of this facility. The ESS is to be prepared using DOE G 424.1-1B, 6/12/2013 (Implementation Guide for Use in Addressing Unreviewed Safety Question Requirements) Attachment C as a guide. The ESS must be approved by DOE.

Prepare a Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) for Interim Operations for the dryer bed equipment in accordance with the guidelines of DOE-STD-3011-2016 (Preparation of Documented Safety Analysis for Interim Operations at DOE Nuclear Facilities) for deactivation of a nuclear facility. A DSA prepared in accordance with this Standard is an acceptable form of Documented Safety Analysis for nuclear facility deactivation in accordance with Table 2 of Appendix A, General Statement of Safety Policy, to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 830, Nuclear Safety Management, Subpart B, Safety Basis Requirements. The DSA must address the current status of the equipment described in the Background section above, the planned transfer of the molecular sieve material to containers qualified for transport and disposal or recovery, and additional sampling efforts. The DSA document must be approved by DOE.

Deliverables will include:

  • Draft ESS and DSA Documents will be provided on the schedule below.
  • Final ESS and DSA Documents incorporating the client provided comments and changes will be provided on the schedule below.
  • All documents will be provided in MS Word format
  • Subcontractor will log and track all comments to resolution

 Responsibilities

  • Subcontractor will participate in meetings and discussions with the clients subject matter experts as required to accomplish the requirements of the SOW. 
  • Subcontractor will prepare the initial safety basis documentation and revise it as needed based on comments and changes provided by the client.
  •  Subcontractor will provide final safety basis documentation for acceptance by by the client. 

Education and Experience

  • Must have 5 years experience. 
  • Must have prior experience preparing comparable safety basis documentation for DOE nuclear facilities that have been approved by DOE.

 

Document Control Specialist

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We are looking for a Document Control Specialist on behalf one of the largest electrical utility companies in St. Louis Missouri. They will be responsible for the maintenance and administration of records and document management using an electronic drawing/document management system. 

This is a one year contract with a strong possibility of extension.

Duties Include:

  • Maintaining both confidential and public records, distribution lists, and files electronically in an electronic drawing or document management system.
  • Ensure that Document/ Drawing Control and Records Management procedures are followed with records and documents generated from project vendors.
  • Compliance with requirements such as document revision control, record retention protocols, document categorization, and electronic document management system standards is critical to the success of this position.
  • Administer document control procedures for various projects and departments.
  • Create and disseminate timely information to support Substation and Transmission Line Design.
  • Electronically file documents within in compliance with the guidelines of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC).
  • Prepare spreadsheets, presentations, and reports.
  • Perform special projects as assigned.      

 

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required. Some college or Associate’s Degree preferred.
  • Three or more years of document control experience required, preferably within an engineering environment.
  • Knowledge and experience in records and document management.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.
  • Great communication, organization, and human relations with the ability to perform work confidentiality required.
  • Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a team environment.

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Project Cost Controller I

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We are looking for a Project cost controller to join our client’s team in Jackson, MI

Duties

·        Project cost controller’s main duty is to track and control the costs associated with one or more of their employer’s projects.

·        Typical responsibilities include invoice review and tracking, contractor T&M ticket review and tracking, administering project change control documentation, data entry for miscellaneous reporting activities, and any other task related to the support of project cost control. 

·        This position commonly serves as a support role to the primary project cost controller but may sometimes operate alone with management oversight.

·        Project Cost Controller is expected to be well organized, detail oriented, and have demonstrable proficiencies in basic computing skills. 

·        Person interested in this position must have an above average understanding in the use of Excel spreadsheets and at least a basic understanding of construction projects, contracting, and accounting principles. 

·        This position also requires someone who can take direction, prioritize tasks, and complete work in a punctual manner. 

·        Communication skills are important both written and verbal.

 Education:

·        Need some level of higher education and/or relatable work experience dealing with project cost control and monitoring. 

·        Higher educational degrees in construction/project management or engineering are desirable, but degrees in business, accounting, or finance are also suitable. 

·        Relatable work experience would include any verifiable positions held where project cost control activities were being performed and the candidate can demonstrate the application of project management concepts. 

·        Certifications from PMI or AACE will set candidates apart from others.

EPMO Standards Lead

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Do you want to work for one of the largest electrical utility company in Michigan? They are currently looking for an EPMO Standards Lead to support their facility in Jackson, Michigan. If you’re interested and qualified, we urge you to apply!

Position: EPMO Standards Lead

Location: Jackson, Michigan

Duration:Until Dec 2021

Duties:

  • Work with the EPMO staff to establish process standards and best practices for Enterprise Project Management (EPM) projects (typically over 700 Electric (Generation, Transmission/Distribution, and Renewables) and Natural Gas (Compression, Transmission/Distribution, and Storage) Projects totaling up to (USD)1B annually) covering the project lifecycle from project initiation through planning, execution, monitoring, control and closeout
  • Develop EPMO standards documentation for assigned areas of responsibility, ensuring compliance with Document Lifecycle Management (DLM) standards
  • Interact with other business units, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Project Managers and Project Control teams to gather expertise for inclusion, adaption, and alignment of process and best practices with supporting organizations such as Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Corporate Departments.
  • Work with the supporting organizations to identify, research, analyze and resolve standards issues and provide guidance on EPMO standards.
  • Utilize industry best practices on project methodologies, technologies and EMPO effectiveness for continuous improvement.
  • Establish methods to assess project compliance with the EPMO process standards.

Skills:

  • Significant complex project experience, preferably in energy utility or construction
  • Significant risk management and mitigation experience is necessary to recognize potential issues and recommend corrective actions for success
  • Experience with contracts and procurement management for projects
  • Ability to facilitate a mixed group of stakeholders to identify process requirements and drive to a consensus on process standards
  • Technical writing expertise for the development of a process, work instructions, job aids, and other related documentation
  • Ideally, 10+ years of related Project Management and/or Project Controls experience

Education:

  • PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent required
  • Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or equivalent preferred
  • Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) or equivalent preferred
  • Certified Cost Estimating Professional (CEP) or equivalent preferred

Certifications & Licenses:   

  • Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or equivalent preferred
  • PMP Preffered
  • Primavera P6 is an asset to have.

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EPC Project Manager

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We are looking for an EPC Project Manager to join our client’s team in Manchester, MI. This Project Manager position will be responsible for achieving the goals of the EPM Gas Compression Project Management organization as related to Gas Compression infrastructure improvement projects.

The following key functions make up the EPM Gas Compression Project Management organization:

  • Portfolio Projects
  • Major Projects

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and manage small-to-medium sized projects of moderate complexity, consisting of single year and multi-year projects in natural gas compressor stations.
  • Prepare Project Charter documents, Project Management Plans, Scoping Documents, Risk Registers, and other standardized project management deliverables through the Project Lifecycle Processes.
  • Organize, lead, and document Project team meetings to coordinate, update, and hold team members accountable for project responsibilities
  • Meet agreed upon scope, cost, schedule and quality objectives
  • Develop project schedules with EPM Project Scheduling group in Primavera 6. The Project Manager must develop schedule concepts, constraints, items in appropriate level of detail, track schedule process, update items with project Scheduler, and communicate schedule to project team. The Project Manager is not required to work directly within Primavera 6 – that function is accomplished by the Project Scheduler (separate function).
  • Provide clear and accurate communications to project stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain project plans that provide timely deliverables to achieve project objectives
  • Identify initial risks, issues and constraints impacting project execution
  • Work collaboratively with other functional areas in the development of project tasks and deliverables ensuring the successful execution of projects
  • Manage multiple projects at various stages of development concurrently
  • Facilitate the flow of work during a project to ensure that it conforms to the project plan covering forecasting, scoping, planning, scheduling, execution and closeout
  • Perform presentations for the leadership team
  • Validate financial forecasts and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures
  • Provide ethical leadership within the 3rd Party Code of Conduct
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Skills

  • Familiarity with gas compression, gas transmission or distribution infrastructure
  • Project management skills, including the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
  • Planning, organizational and leadership skills
  • Strong communication skills including verbal, written, presentations, meeting facilitation and negotiation
  • Interpersonal skills, including the ability to make effective presentations and communicate technical concepts to non-technical clients
  • Experience leading complex projects, with impacts to large energy customers, municipalities, or agencies
  • Demonstrated success in identifying and managing risk
  • Communicating and reporting project status to senior leadership
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • Good communication skills including conflict resolution skills.

Education

  • A Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Business/Construction Management or a related field from an accredited college or university
  • 4+ years of applied Project Management, Construction Management, engineering, or equivalent working experience.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred but not required

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Project Manager

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We are looking for an experienced Engineering Project Manager on behalf of our client. The Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, delivery, management and process governance of Capital Projects. They will also ensure the optimization of design and development, considering the alignment of resources with clear cost and time ranges.

Accountabilities Include:

  • Ensure projects adhere to the Capital Delivery process for the timely creation and approval of the Project Execution Plan which includes preliminary engineering, baseline schedule, detailed cost estimate, risk profile and resource strategy.
  • Manage projects to ensure that they continue to be appropriately assessed, developed, planned, resourced and scheduled in a timely and cost effective manner in order to ensure best value.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to Project Development team Leads and key stakeholders Inspire and deliver new ways of working collaboratively within the business; driving efficiency and performance excellence. 
  • Review project reports and performance metrics in order to monitor progress according to plan, guide the resolution of any major issues and provide timely updates to senior management.
  • Manage and support implementation of the frameworks, policies, procedures, controls and reporting necessary to drive an efficient and effective approach to project development that optimizes the success of project delivery.
  • Monitor and manage the progress of approved development and design requirements to establish milestones and affordability ceilings.
  • Prioritize and allocate work to internal and external project design teams and contractors, continuing to work closely to ensure that transitioned developing projects maintain their original objectives, allocated resourcing and cost objectives.
  • Facilitate and encourage the introduction of new technologies and innovative solutions to improve the delivery of projects safely, on time, and in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Initiate, develop and manage framework contracts for external development and design resource in order to ensure high levels of efficiency, service and quality and to build innovation and best practice.
  • Identify and build future design capability and resources to support the capital delivery plan, ensuring a fit for purpose approach, succession planning and training.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to identify and respond appropriately to any potential hazards, incidents or circumstances that impact the safety, wellbeing and working environment of any complex construction projects within own jurisdiction.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years experience in natural gas operations engineering, project management, utility construction or equivalent relevant experience.
  • A Bachelors degree required in an engineering discipline and/or significant relevant project management, engineering and construction experience in all aspects of utility natural gas construction operations. Masters degree in engineering discipline, MBA or relevant equivalent preferred.
  • Preference given to candidates with a Professional Engineers license and/or Certified Project Management Professional.
  • Considerable proven experience leading or direct project development and design including milestone management, resourcing, affordability, risk management, reporting and possess team leadership and influencing skills.
  • Demonstrate a high level of leadership, influencing, change management, personal initiative, integrity and ability to interact with company personnel, contractors, regulatory representatives, and town/city officials in a positive collaborative manner.
  • Knowledge of natural gas system operations, engineering, environmental, engineering economics, and familiarity with legal, purchasing, and utility accounting regulations.
  • Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints. Bottom-line oriented, budget conscious, metric/measurement driven.

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Associate Lab Technician

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We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to perform bench analyses, basic laboratory maintenance tasks and, with direction, some complex technical assignments in the Laboratory Chemistry area.  

This is a long term contract with a state of the art. ISO 9001 registered laboratory that provides analytical testing on a variety of chemicals, fluids, gasses and much more.

Responsibilities Include

  • Maintain and enhance a safe working environment while achieving targeted production with high quality results.
  • Maintain and enhance customer satisfaction through knowledge and implementation of the Laboratory Quality Plan.
  • Interact with the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), including sample receipt, data entry, schedule management and trend review.

  • Complete Training, Qualification, and achieve proficiency in assigned analytical areas:
  1. Operation of common laboratory.
  2. Performance of calibration checks on laboratory instruments prior to use.
  3. Perform routine analytical procedures operating analytical instruments (e.g. pH, Karl Fisher Moisture, Oil & Grease, Solids, etc.).
  4. Performs maintenance/procedures associated with the area of assignment
  • Successfully analyzes proficiency samples in areas of qualification.
  • Assist with the work of higher classification and perform similar and less skilled work as assigned.

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related Science, Associates Degree in Chemistry or related Science and 3 years applicable lab experience, OR high school diploma and 5 years applicable lab experience.
  • Must be available to work overtime and off-shifts.
  • Must have ability for solving technical problems.
  • Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Should have initiative, creativity, dependability, good judgement and a good work ethic.
  • Exhibits accountability, teamwork, and adaptability.
  • Must be capable of lifting at least 50 lbs.

EPC Project Manager

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 We are looking for an EPC Project Manager to join our client’s team in Bellevue, MI. They will lead a project team who will focus on projects centered planning, execution, and delivery of large projects for both low and high-voltage distribution, gas transmission and gas distribution.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and manage medium-to-large sized projects of moderate-to high complexity
  • Ensure project results contribute positive business value
  • Meet agreed upon scope, cost, schedule and quality objectives
  • Develop and maintain project plans that provide timely deliverables in order to achieve project objectives
  • Identify initial risks, issues and constraints impacting project execution
  • Work collaboratively with other functional areas in the development of project tasks and deliverables ensuring the successful execution of projects
  • Manage multiple projects at various stages of development concurrently
  • Facilitate the flow of work during a project to ensure that it conforms to the project plan covering forecasting, scoping, planning, scheduling, execution and closeout
  • Ensure that team members understand their authority and responsibility regarding their portion of the project
  • Assume project communication lead role throughout the life cycle of the project
  • Perform presentations for the Consumers Energy leadership team
  • Assist in the development of performance metrics and track performance of the projects executed
  • Identify and recommend new processes, techniques and standards that drive performance and process management
  • Identify, prioritize and drive the implementation of process enhancements
  • Validate financial forecasts and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures

 

**This position will have HQ in Bellevue, Michigan. Projects in Lansing, Michigan.** 

 

Requirements:

  • Familiarity with electric or gas transmission or distribution infrastructure
  • Experience leading complex projects, with impacts to large energy customers, municipalities, or agencies
  • Demonstrated success in identifying and managing risk
  • Communicating and reporting project status to senior leadership
  • A Bachelor of Science in engineering/business from an accredited college or university
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.

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Operations Manager

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Job Title : Operation Manager

Location:   Qatar

 Key Duties

·      Input into annual business plan

·      Monthly reporting

·      Regional contract reviews

·      Business development visits

·      Safety monitoring

·      Managing the Operations Team

·      Forward planning or resources

·      Complying with all company procedures and systems

1                   Key Accountabilities

1.1         Ensure all operations under his control are carried out in accordance with the relevant safety standards and legislation to minimise or eliminate accident and injury.

 1.2         Maintain effective working and social relationships with senior representatives of key customers and to establish new business opportunities and clients wherever possible.

1.3         Manage in-country service operations to cost, time, safety, and quality criteria. 

1.4         To ensure that all the strategic plans and objectives of the company and the business unit are fully communicated to all employees under direct line management.  

1.5         Support the Regional team to close any Reference Product Model gaps to enable competitive and assured delivery in the territory.

1.6         Support the Regional team with the identification of new service / product areas that have high potential to aid long term business growth.

1.7         Ensure that sufficiently experienced, trained and competent resources are available to achieve the business financial targets – i.e. for bidding of key business plan target projects as well as execution. 

1.8         Ensure that all employees under direct line management are given appropriate training to enable them to perform competently and develop their skills for the future.

1.9         To ensure that all annual or project based appraisals are carried out. 

1.10      To manage and motivate all employees under direct line management to ensure that they perform to their potential or that the business performance is not adversely effected by any under performance.  

1.11      Comply with all company management systems, work processes, procedures and reporting requirements. 

1.12      To ensure all technical issues are handled by a suitably qualified and competent authority. 

1.13      To manage and maintain effective interpersonal relationships both within the team and within the business area to predict and avoid damaging conflict. 

1.14      Be committed to be available to handle operational services business at any reasonable time and to demonstrate a level of personal flexibility.

Key Competencies

  • An understanding of company and client safety management systems, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
  •   A knowledge and understanding of managing accounting principles, budgets, margins, costs, cash flow and reporting accountabilities.
  •   A knowledge and understanding of the applicable national and local markets, key accounts, competitors, and predicted trends.
  •   An ability to develop successful and long term partnering arrangements and repeat business.
  • Ability to manage the execution of operations to cost, time, safety and quality considerations.
  •  Leadership ability to recruit, develop, train, motivate and performance manage direct employees.
  •  The ability to forecast, plan, and obtain appropriately quality and experienced resources to execute the operational services.
  •  An understanding of relevant company management systems, e.g. IT, quality, Human Resources, Commercial conditions etc.
  •   Presentation, written and oral communication, interviewing and time management skills.
  •   A knowledge and understanding of the technical requirements of operational services and the judgement to call on appropriate resources when required.
  •   Political skills to understand and resolve conflicts both within the organisation and the market generally.
  •   The personal resilience and flexibility to manage an often stressful and unstructured management challenges.

Qualifications & Experience

 Minimum Qualification

·      HNC or equivalent in a relevant technical subject

 Preferred Qualifications

·      Relevant Degree qualification

·      ECITB Project Management Course

·      IOSH qualification

 Experience          

  • Extensive and appropriate experience in the Qatar oil & gas after-market service business. Specifically large scale term maintenance, construction and EPC projects.

Rad Protection Coordinator

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Job Title: Rad Protection Coordinator

Location: WATTS BAR NUCLEAR WBN WATTS BAR NP, HWY 68, PO BOX 2000, FSB-1G SPRING CITY TN 37381

Hours: 6:00am-6:00pm

Start Date: September 1st 2020

End Date: December 21st 2020

What we’re looking for:

  • MORE THAN EIGHT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE WORK AREA FOR WHICH TECHNICIAN IS EMPLOYED AND FAMILIARITY WITH TVA PROGRAMS SUCH THAT THE TECHNICIAN MAY BE SELECTED TO ASSIST TVA IN DIRECTING HEALTH PHYSICS WORK ACTIVITIES OF OTHER CONTRACT RADCON TECHNICIANS.
  • WILL BE REQUIRING TRAINING AND USE OF TVA PROGRAMS FOR PERFORMING TIME ENTRY OF CONTRACTORS.
  •  REQUIRES INTERACTION WITH TVA RP MANAGEMENT IN THE SELECTION, COORDINATION, AND LAY-OFF OR TERMINATION OF CONTRACTORS.

Education and Required Experience:

  • A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT AND RELATED TECHNICAL TRAINING APPLICABLE TO THE AREA OF EMPLOYMENT.
  • CERTIFICATION BY THE NATIONAL REGISTRY OF RADIATION PROTECTION TECHNOLOGISTS IS DESIRABLE.
  • ANSI 18.1-1971 (Chemistry and Rad Protection) & ANSI/ANS 3.1-1981 (Selection, Qualification and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants) Qualified

Java Developer

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We are looking for an experienced Java Web Developer who will assist in the building of new Java components to be used across various projects for our client’s external facing websites and applications. 

Responsibilities Include:

  • Utilization of Adobe AEM enterprise content management system for external website development
  • Building and deploying responsive websites that are focused on ease-of-use, task-driven functionality, and a consistent user experience across multiple mobile devices and operating systems
  • Management of source code repositories, builds, and deploys using Azure DevOps
  • Working with open-source frameworks and libraries such as Spring, JPA, SASS, Knockout, JQuery, Axis, Google Charts and more
  • Driving the adoption of standards and governance to ensure the platform remains stable, reliable, and secure for all users
  • Active participation in a collaborative work environment
  • Investigation and resolution of issues reported by the testers of our external facing corporate websites
  • Availability to work flexible hours in order to support our Java/Web application portfolio
  • Frequent interaction with business owners/stakeholders to gather requirements for new development projects, assist in defect resolution during testing, etc.

Skills Required:

  • At least 3 years of related work experience in Java web development
  • Advanced knowledge of Java JEE development concepts using the following tools/frameworks: Java Servlets, JavaScript, Eclipse, Maven, Spring Security, Spring Boot, Axis – Web Services and CSS.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with team programming (e.g. check-in, check-out, version control).
  • Experience integrating Java web applications with an Oracle DBMS.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve problems in a production support environment; possess analytical skills to effectively resolve technical problems, identify and implement process improvements, and think creatively.
  • Must be skilled in both oral and written communications in order to contribute to meetings and capture requirements as well as write documentation, specifications, procedures and process flows.
  • Willingness to undertake assignments involving unfamiliar subjects, and possesses an aptitude to learn quickly.
  • Proven team player, contributes to team goals, encourages and supports team members.
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, and be available for call-in and after hours support if needed.

Customer Energy Management Service Designer

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We are looking for Customer Energy Management Service Designer on behalf of one of Michigan’s largest utilities provider. This role requires a blend of technical knowledge and excellent customer service skills. They will work closely with the organizations’ clients to ensure they receive the best care and efficient resolution to any issues. 

Duties Include:

  • Analyze and resolve a wide variety of work procedures (which may involve the engineering design, work order preparation, field checking, scheduling coordination, material provisioning and ordering, billing, redlining, preparation of “as-builts,” and work order reconciliation and closeout).
  • Interact with other internal departments to resolve customer issues, and communicate, negotiate and counsel on a variety of topics including payment options, complex technical information or procedures, energy rates, and explaining company policy in a variety of energy-related areas.
  • Interpret and analyze a wide variety of complex technical/scientific design projects, perform scheduling for multiple tasks or work coordination, and respond to customer inquiries including but not exclusive to new energy requests. These tasks involve the evaluation of alternative courses of action, recommending and coordinating the appropriate actions through the work process to meet customer energy needs.
  • Coordinate with employees in other departments and/or external agencies to meet any special requirements of the energy request orders.
  • Field site visits to take field notes and/or work meet customers on site.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license

Skills Required

  • Possess strong computer (Windows, Microsoft Office) and analytical skills
  • SAP & CAD experience
  • Have the ability to interact with internal and external clients to receive highly advanced information and data
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service skills
  • Exhibit exceptional problem solving skills.

 

Educational Requirements:

A two-year associate degree in the requisite scientific or technical field (48 scientific or technical credit hours as measured on a semester basis). Or, have completed two years of college course work (60 Credits) towards a Bachelor degree in a technical field.

Administrative Assistant

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We are looking for a Administrative Assistant on behalf of one of Pennsylvania’s largest utility companies.

Location : Waynesboro, PA 17268

Contract Duration: Until March 2021

Responsibilities:

  • Performs various clerical, administrative and basic general duties including but not limited to data processing, record and file creation and maintenance, mail distribution, telephone reception, invoice processing and administrative support for department.
  • Demonstrates a solid commitment to all aspects of safety.
  • Produces a variety of correspondence, reports and presentations using the appropriate office equipment and software.
  • Demonstrates sound internal and external customer service.
  • Focuses on gaining knowledge of element activities, increasing their understanding of customer expectations, and improving their job skills.
  • Follows up with customers when appropriate.
  • Uses effective communication skills with good judgment.
  • Supports the departments administrative needs which may include maintaining of appointment calendars, meeting scheduling, and travel arrangements.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required
  • Must pass company Support and Administrative Selection System (SASS) testing
  • Must possess proficient computer and typing skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and develop relationships
  • Ability to follow established practices, procedures, and instructions, and produce basic administrative work products in a thorough, timely and accurate manner
  • Sound verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Possess excellent customer service skills (friendly, courteous, helpful)
  • Able to handle confidential information
  • Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work load.

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