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Contractor Projects Coordinator

Contractor Projects Coordinator

NRG EnergyHouston, TX, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Contractor Projects Coordinator

The Contractor Projects Coordinator coordinates the use of contractors throughout the plant.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities include :

  • Develops and executes plans to accomplish construction / maintenance work
  • Assists in budget preparation and monitors budget compliance
  • Monitors activities and initiates actions that support the accomplishment of the work
  • Provides appropriate technical guidance to accomplish the work
  • Plans a job, assembles a team, and ensures the plan is effectively implemented
  • Communicates information relative to the accomplishment of the work
  • Collects and analyzes data to create documents, including reports, memos, graphs, charts, tables, etc.
  • Provides feedback relative to the results of task accomplishments into the development of new plans
  • Coordinates interfaces between various work groups
  • Gains cooperation and action from people not under employee's direct control
  • Reviews and provides input on changes in the original work plan
  • Initiates / participates in continuous improvement planning and implementation in assigned area of responsibility
  • Ensures Company resources are used in a cost-effective manner
  • Supports and emphasizes the importance of safety and environmental programs and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Recognizes problems and is proactive in helping to resolve them
  • May be required to direct the work activities of others
  • Ensures work performed by external service providers is in support of objectives, responsibilities, and contractual agreements
  • Ensures constructability process for specific projects, as appropriate
  • Approves external service providers expenditures, as required
  • Coordinates with Operations and Maintenance to prioritize work activities

Working Conditions include :

  • Power plant environment with exposure to all weather conditions including heat and humidity
  • Requires operation of a motor vehicle
  • Work over and non-standard working hours as required
  • Requires occasional travel outside service area
  • Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)
  • May be required to work at heights and around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals

    • Minimum Requirements include :

  • Minimum of high school or equivalent (GED) education and 5 years of Construction Management and / or Contractor Coordination in a related field
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Basic understanding of the power plant processes, systems, assets, resources, key personnel, and business functions

    • Preferred Qualifications include :

  • Basic knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • Knowledge of power plant systems and operation consistent with level of responsibility
  • Bilingual (Spanish / English)

    • Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities include :

  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals
  • Ability to use a personal computer and standard business software
  • Ability to perform as a team member or leader in a cross-functional team environment and achieve consensus decisions
  • Ability to read, create and follow written policies and procedures
  • Ability to read, write and understand English
  • Ability to understand and interpret drawings and specifications in area of responsibility
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply industry and NRG standards and codes in area of responsibility
  • Ability to use basic math and algebra to perform calculations
  • Ability to become proficient in the working knowledge of construction / maintenance practice and procedures
  • Basic knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations
  • Uses and maintains technical and professional knowledge, shares that knowledge with others, and recognizes / applies new technology in a cost-effective manner
  • Obtains and applies knowledge of competitive business practices in daily work activities and decision making
  • Seeks and understands the customer / client's needs and focuses on meeting and exceeding their expectations
  • Anticipates and accepts changes in the organization and adapts to meet the new requirements
  • Committed to making the workplace safe and environmentally sound
  • Willing to accept accountability for own decisions, performance, and behavior
  • Demonstrated sound business skills necessary to accomplish assigned tasks

    • Physical Requirements (Demand and Frequency) include :

  • Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect or collect data on plant equipment Constant
  • Requires performing duties in all weather conditions including heat, humidity, etc. Constant
  • Ability to work at heights and off platforms and scaffolding Frequent
  • Requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities Occasional

    • Please note that salary offered will be commensurate with the successful candidate's education and / or experience and consistent with the job location's market pay rate.

    NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M / F / Vet / Disability. Level, Title and / or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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