Project and Logistics Support Specialist

Job Description Summary The Grid Automation Project Logistics and Support Specialist will work closely with the Project Managers providing support through out the execution lifecycle of projects. Key areas of responsibility will include driving project procurement activities, supporting scheduling and budget review activities, and providing an interface with other departments to follow up on the status of project activities.
The Grid Automation Project Logistics and Support Specialist will also provide an in interface between the Project / Product Selling Units and external customs support contractors, managing the flow of customs classifications and FTA qualification activities. Job Description

Main tasks include:

• Generate FTA Requests for project equipment to be processed by the customs support contractor, following up on the completion of requests.
• Support Project Managers with the execution of Grid Automation Projects, driving procurement activities, schedule reviews, and following up on the status of tasks with other teams

Business scope includes a portfolio of Grid Automation projects (including Protection Relays, Substation & Distribution Automation, Monitoring & Diagnosis and Systems & Services) running in parallel.

The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Essential  Responsibilities:

§  Responsible for completion, submission, and driving completion of customs classification and FTA qualification requests

§  Support end-to-end project execution activities as requested by the project manager

§  Work in collaboration with engineering department, contract admin, contract management, finance, procurement & other support functions to support successful project execution, under the guidance of the Project Manager

§  Be accountable for on-time and accurate completion of all assigned tasks

§  Follow project management best practices as per Project Management Handbook and specific Product line guidance

§  Support preparation and presentation of project reviews

§  Contribute to Operation department development & Unit continuous improvement

§  Lead EHS/Safety actions and performance: be fully compliant with GE rules and processes, ensure project teams (own and subcontracted) are properly trained and holders of required qualifications when required.

§  Follow GE compliance Policies (‘The Spirit and The Letter’) and promote open reporting

Required Qualifications:

§  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.

§  Minimum of 2 years of experience in Project Controls or Support rolls. 

§  Ability and willingness to travel 20% of the time and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies

Desired Characteristics:

§  Experience working with customs classification or FTA

• Proficient in Word, Excel, PPT.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Fully fluent in English
• Self motivated, with a strong capacity to work independently withing provided constraints and deadlines
• Prior experience supporting customer facing projects in Electricity Transmission, Distribution & Industrial markets.
• Engineering and Business knowledge, with experience in Digital Substation, Protection and Control activities
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to coordinate  and prioritize multiple  long and short-term assignments simultaneously.

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $ 65,200.00- 108,800.00 CAD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus . 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No