Technical Project Coordinator

Date: Sep 20, 2024

Location: Calgary, AB, CA, T3N 1A7

Company: Spartan Controls Ltd.

Spartan Controls is an employee-owned company and leading provider of data management, industrial automation, valves, measurement and control solutions for process industries in Western Canada and beyond.  We are dedicated to providing exceptional sales, support and service experiences for our diverse customer base in industries such as mining, power, oil & gas, municipal, pulp & paper, and chemical.

 

Spartan is committed to creating a sustainable modern world with innovative automation. Our focus is Customer Outcomes.  By leveraging applied automation we assist customers improving their Safety, Reliability, Operations and Productivity.  

 

Our employee ownership model creates a unique culture of community, creativity, entrepreneurship, and a place to build your career.  Spartan Controls provides an environment that not only encourages you to do your best, but also empowers you to do what it takes to create a solution, address a need, or respond to an issue.

 

Summary

We are recruiting for a Technical Project Coordinator for our Systems, Software & Solutions (S3) Operations team, based in the Calgary Solutions Centre. Reporting to the Manager, S3 Operations, the successful candidate will manage multiple projects simultaneously, providing project leadership, support, knowledge, and experience. This role challenges the incumbent to deliver Manufactured Solutions for all industries Spartan serves.
 

Role and Responsibilities

  • Managing scope, cost, schedule, quality, functionality, and customer expectations
  • Produce schedules, financial reports and other Project Management related documentation as required by customers
  • Drive the lifecycle of a project from sales handoff to delivery of a quality solution, delivered to the Customer on time and on budget by: 
    • Setup projects, manage project changes, schedule fabrication, material delivery, and invoicing milestones
    • Interfacing with Spartan’s manufacturing shop
    • Influencing project stakeholders to produce results in the Customer’s best interest
  • Set a project lifecycle schedule and have the ability to quickly change pace and re-evaluate course of action to complete steps throughout a project while meeting customer’s expected delivery timeline
  • Maintaining accurate project financial reporting including forecasting of expected costs, identifying reasons for cost differentials from project bid to execution to completion
  • Tactful communication skills to represent Spartan’s “Customer First” philosophy while managing project budget, schedule, and project changes
  • Manage project documentation – kept on file and sent to customer, as required
  • Collaborate effectively with Customers Spartan Business Unit Managers, Inside and Outside Sales, Account and Territory Managers, to deliver outstanding project outcomes.
  • Collaborate with Team Leads (Electrical, Process/Mechanical/Controls) to set weekly priorities for the engineering and mechanical design team

Qualifications and Skills

  • High school diploma required, technologist diploma (considered an asset) 
  • Process control system design experience including analytical, PLC, DCS, pneumatic systems and pre-fabricated building systems, is considered an asset
  • Knowledge and experience with the fabrication lifecycle of manufactured assemblies and integration of these components into a complete solution, is considered an asset
  • Knowledge of industry regulations, standards and practices an asset
  • SAP PS module experience is an asset
  • Ability to work proactively in a fast-paced team environment and work to customer deadlines.
  • Strong negotiating skills; exceptional verbal and written communication
  • Extensive and exceptional customer service practices
  • Entrepreneurial work ethic

Spartan recognizes that there are many ways in which candidates develop knowledge, abilities, and competencies throughout their careers. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and we do consider qualifications and competencies that are equivalent to those specifically mentioned above.

 

As part our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment security background check.

 

Close Date: October 11, 2024 (11:59 pm MST)

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 Requisition ID: 1271