Field Service Project Manager

Overview & Responsibilities Field Service Project Manager – Brazil. Under the direction of the Field Service Manager, the Field Service Project Manager provides after sales service. Coordinates the administrative, contractual, technical and commercial aspects of field service projects, from inquiry to final billing and collection. Produces service income for Elliott Company. Responsible for multidisciplinary projects that normally involve multiple Elliott products and departments as well as non-Elliott products. On major projects may directly supervise and provide project management at a customer's site for the installation, commissioning, overhaul, rerate/mods, and troubleshooting of Elliott and other OEM equipment in line with the requirements of a Field Service Project Manager. As such incumbent should possess related engineering knowledge to be able to direct projects from inception (quote stage) to commissioning as well as ensuring project execution within budget. Activities require a wide range of independent action and decision making. Travel requirements expected to be 50 percent. Background / Experience Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field with ten to fifteen years of field service project management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience on steam turbines, process compressors, steam turbine generators and auxiliary equipment, including knowledge of industry standards. Must possess thermodynamic aptitude, mechanical aptitude for rotating machinery as well as some system controls knowledge. Able to read and understand technical drawings, blueprints, layouts and schedules as well as to write up technical reports and work method statements. Familiar with not only all Elliott product lines but those of other manufacturers. Capable of handling contractual, commercial and administrative aspects of field jobs related to turbo machinery industry in an international environment. Supervisory skills needed to direct and coordinate teams of fifty or more lead engineers/representatives and labor assigned to projects. Organized, self-motivated and flexible with the ability to cope with a wide variety of tasks, environment, cultural diversity, health and safety systems and forms of contract. Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Profound knowledge of the English language. Able to interact and nurture strong working relations with internal and external contacts as well as manage conflict resolution. Computer skills – MS Software including MS Projects, Lotus Notes. Presentation skills. Selling skills with field-oriented background. Specific Job Responsibilities / Competencies Job responsibilities are to handle all the commercial, contractual and administration aspects of various types of both Elliott and non-Elliott projects, such as but not limited to: Performs work in line with company guidelines as described in the quality and HSE management systems. Review project inquiries and take necessary coordination with Sales, Field Service and other departments concerned. Conduct a site survey as required for technical and commercial proposal. Prepares and issues technical proposals including work scope, project plan and manpower plan for Field Service projects. Prepare and collect cost data of projects' man-hours, material and equipment necessary for project implementation so that Sales team can make a commercial proposal. Technically support Sales and Sales representatives in presenting proposal to Customers. Take an active role in conducting necessary meeting including site surveys with customers while projects are being implemented. Prepare necessary risk assessments and rigging studies for the projects. Conducts internal order coordination meetings with all stakeholders. Mobilizes labor and material resources for Field Service projects, including supervising, coordination and scheduling of subcontractors for both major and minor Projects. Initiates project order entry and issue corresponding purchase orders both internal and external. Track extras (working time, material, etc.). Performs internal project management. Takes an active role in ensuring all work is performed in a safe manner to prevent injury to personnel and equipment including preparation and conducting of toolbox talks. Performs planning, technical detailing and work method statement for all projects in order to establish the work requirements to be performed. Brief team upon commencement of projects on commercial and technical detail. Manage projects within planned man-hours and financial budgets. Initiates order amendment request. Makes courtesy calls to check inventories, promote parts sales, inspect new shipments and sell service in conjunction with service sales engineer. Keeps Field Service Manager promptly and thoroughly informed on all work performed, quality, performance and equipment problems and customers reaction to equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr