Project Management Technician

SUMMARY

Position will support Project Management as well as the Plant Teams through assistance with scheduling, quoting, procurement, resource management, and continuous improvement. Attention to detail, and timeliness will be key to ensure projects are completed safely, on time and within budget. In addition, working with the Plant Engineering, Maintenance Operations, and Quality Teams to assist with day-to-day issue resolution, as well as long-term cost reduction, capacity improvement, cycle time reduction, and quality improvements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Comply with Company Safety Policies and Procedures
• Provide safety leadership in promoting and creating a zero-injury safety culture
• Set up meetings, and maintain meeting minutes
• Crete Purchase requisitions, and complete goods receipts
• Manage the receipt, storage and distribution of Project Equipment Documentation
• Assist in development of Project Schedules by obtaining key delivery timelines, tracking key deliverables, managing assignment of tasks updating project schedules.
• Maintain Plant and Equipment 2D, and 3D models and drawings
• Support Projects and the Plant with facility layouts, and aid in developing work cell, and department layouts
• Track Project expenses, maintain budget discipline, and prevent cost overruns
• Coordinate work from Internal and External resources
• Aid in identifying and mitigating risk to People, Equipment, Projects, and Westlake through active engagement with Safety, Finance, Procurement, and Team members.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• The employee should have the following:
• High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade school
• 1 - 2 years' experience in a relevant field
• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Excellent Organizational and Time management skills
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications, with Emphasis on Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to Multitask
• Self-starter requiring limited supervision
• Willing and eager to learn new skills
• Willingness to travel to support projects (Very limited)
  • Visit Vendors to identify and or test Equipment
  • Attend Trainings for AutoCAD, Solid Works, and other identified job related development courses
• Experience using AutoCAD to develop Facility Layouts, and detailed drawings
• Experience using Solid Works to design parts, components, and assemblies and detailed drawings

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Be exposed to temperature extremes inside or out
• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
• Prolong standing or in stationary position for up to 12 hours performing shift work
• Complete repetitive movements
• Bend or twist
• Wear all required personal protective equipment
• Work in constant noise above 85 decibels
• Handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ascend or descend stairs