NETA Project Manager

Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for being an organized, service-orientated individual to manage projects for a variety of Customers. Position is responsible for communicating with a variety of departments, vendors, employees, and customers to ensure projects are completed on time and to budget. Position also will suggest additional services to Customers that will enhance and/or ensure the safety and efficiency of the Customer’s operation.

Responsibilities

Complete Power Systems Tech duties including but not limited to:

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and high voltage (to 500kV) electrical systems.

• MCC’s, Breakers and moderately complex relay calibration and power metering.

• Test and calibrate electro-mechanical, solid-state, and digital relays.

• Low, Medium and High voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing.

• Rotate emergency on-call duty and if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.

• Total responsibility for awarded jobs includes but is not limited to:

• Order material as needed;

• Order subcontract services as needed. Use purchase order and subcontract agreement.

• Follow up on all deliveries of materials to ensure job stays on schedule.

• Meet customers on-site and review and identify their needs as needed.

• Schedule jobs with customer.

• Generate work orders for technicians.

• Prioritize and formulate an appropriate schedule to execute client work.

• Generate accurate detailed reports on a timely basis.

• Provide technical support to the field service personnel as it relates to testing and troubleshooting of electrical power distribution systems.

• Willing to work on or field supervise projects as needed.

• Communicate with clients, management and their team for effective problem resolution and transfer of pertinent information.

• Accountable for maintaining status of projects and providing the client with this information.

• Conduct client communication in a highly customer service-oriented manner and potentially expand the scope of project work as well as negotiate any extra charges associated with work performed.

• Help manage the on-going schedule and travel planning to facilitate timely response to customers.

• Work may require flexible hours, weekends, holidays and night work. Must be available for out-of-town work.

• All work and decisions shall be conducted in strict compliance of all regulatory law.

• Observe all safety rules and Best Practices; Follow all company policies and procedures.

• Other duties assigned.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in related field or experience equivalency and a minimum of 5 years related experience.

• Ability to read and understand complex blueprints, schematics, parts lists, and additional technical materials for troubleshooting circuit breakers and electrical power equipment.

• Experience in a testing environment. NETA Certification.

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with customers and peers.

• Dependable and responsible with good judgment and organizational skills.

• Good customer service, time management and follow-up skills.

• Self-management of assigned projects and job cost accountability to perform work within budgeted cost estimates.

• Able to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.

• Able to work with various people throughout the organization-Customer Focused.

• Focus on accuracy and efficiencies.

• For positions that utilize a company vehicle, will be required to have a valid driver’s license.

Additional Information

• Travel: Up to 50%

• Compensation: Pay ranges from $58-75 an hour (depending on experience) per hour and eligible for overtime.

• Daily meal and incidentals per diem available when traveling for overnight work at a rate of $50-$75/day with lodging provided.

• M-F: First 8 hours are straight time, 8 to 10 hours are time and a half, and anything over 10 hours is double time.

• Saturdays are time and a half and go to double time after the 8th hour. Sundays are double time.

• Phone reimbursement up to $75/mo, company vehicle, fuel card/ fleet maintenance, laptop, boot reimbursement $150/yr, $750/yr clothing allowance.

• Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates.

• Benefits: Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, anniversary bonuses, Employee Ownership Plan, matching 401k, and paid time off.

Skills

NETA - Project Management - Electrical