What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Assistant position at Sulzer?
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About The Role
Job Summary
The Project Assistant is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities related to Aero.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
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About The Role
Job Summary
The Project Assistant is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities related to Aero.
Responsibilities
- Working with operations and sales teams to coordinate field service aero-derivative gas turbine repair and/or overhaul projects from inception to completion.
- Ensuring that all jobs meet planned delivery dates and customer expectations.
- Communicating regularly and promptly with clients and internal stakeholders regarding ongoing work.
- Maintaining project budgets, Inspection Test Plans, and schedules.
- Coordinating with 3rd party vendors and internal Sulzer teams.
- Continually improve on processes & procedures to support quality and safety growth.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- 5 years of applicable project coordination, engineering, or operations experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Highly effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects
- Strong MS Office skills (Excel, MS Project, etc.)
- Strong customer service skills and high motivation
- General knowledge of aero-derivative gas turbines and/or rotating equipment preferred, but not required
- PMP certification preferred, but not required
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 15 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days
- Medical, dental, vision, life & disability
- 401K with 6% company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness Program
- New onsite cafeteria, all meals subsidized (La Porte Service Center)
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