Project Manager, Industrial Automation Systems

Description

The company supplies technologies, automation and services to the pulp, paper and energy industries, and has over 20,000 staff worldwide.

This is a project manager role in the automation business line, for someone who works well alone and manages projects in the automation industry.

Teams across the company work together on projects that deliver results, and there are several career paths available, with ongoing investment in skills, leadership and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects from signed contract to accepted delivery, keeping to agreed schedules, budgets and quality standards.
• Act as the main contact for the customer and other project participants, and build a trusted working relationship with them.
• Carry overall technical and financial responsibility for the project, leading the project organisation you are assigned to.
• Make sure all contractual obligations are met, and that guarantees are fulfilled as set out in the contract.
• Plan and coordinate all project activities, including engineering, logistics, factory acceptance testing, customer training, commissioning and start-up.
• Hand the project over to the service organisation cleanly and efficiently.

Requirements

• Hold a master's or bachelor's degree in engineering (E&I or automation) or chemical engineering (paper making or combustion).
• Have five to ten years of experience in pulp and paper, power or other heavy process industries.
• Have three to five years in a project lead role, such as project lead engineer, or one to two years as a project manager, in those industries.
• Understand automation control systems in those industries.
• Speak, read and write English and French fluently.
• Be detail-oriented, understand the business and technology well, and be willing to support colleagues and customers by working closely with them.
• Knowledge of the company DNA and other the company control systems is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of Spanish and French is an advantage, as the company does business in Mexico and French-speaking Canada.

Conditions

This position cannot be filled through international relocation.

The company treats all applicants equally regardless of race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service or other non-merit factors.

Benefits

• Work in a challenging, fast-paced and dynamic setting that values innovation and development.
• Receive a generous pay and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and a company-funded pension.