Project Planner

Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimization (ES&O) is the leading global energy storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a resilient, intelligent, and flexible energy infrastructure - unlocking the way to an optimized renewable future. By integrating renewables, energy management technology, and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential microgrids. We play a key role in Wärtsilä’s vision towards a 100% renewable energy future through flexibility, reliability, and integration for a more sustainable world for us all.

 

The Project Planner has extensive experience of project planning tools and techniques and can lead project teams in the schedule management process. A background in energy, and particularly energy storage, is preferred, as well as a strong understanding of delivering successful projects in an evolving business.  You are an excellent communicator and a person who can involve all stakeholders in the schedule management process. You can communicate the schedule in a practical and relatable manner both internally and externally. You are proactive in your work, with a positive and goal-oriented mindset. You are decisive and embrace challenges as ways to improve yourself and your team.

 

The preferred location for this position is Houston, Texas. 

 

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Accountable for developing and maintaining a project specific schedule based on project specific requirements, outlining all work to be performed, its sequence and duration.
• Together with the Project Manager, accountable for getting all relevant project stakeholders engaged in planning and scheduling, as well as continuously interfacing with stakeholders and communicating the schedule to direct future project works. Propose alternative ways of conducting works and recovery actions if needed while modifying the schedule accordingly.
• Accountable for facilitating Project Manager and project organization decision making by providing timely and reliable information regarding project performance as well as suggestions regarding future activities.
• Reporting to the General Manager, Project Management with dotted lines to Project Managers
• Interface with customer Project Planners as needed and attend project schedule meetings with customer.
• Ensure MS Project Schedules are always stored in proper location to ensure Project team members have access to the latest schedule.
• Work on continuous improvement of schedules.

 

Education and Experience: Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering, Business or similar.

 

Requirements/Desired Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering, Business or similar
• Project Planning experience with complex projects with site construction (minimum 3 years).
• Planning experience in Energy and/or Industrial Construction Industry
• Strong understanding of scheduling, planning and time management
• Facile with MS Project. Knowledge of Primavera P6, Asana and Jira a plus.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Proactive attitude and positive Can-Do mind-set.
• Ability to create and revise MS Project schedules.
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

 

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

 

Last application date: 19/01/2024 

Why you and us
You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team. If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application.

Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: https://www.wartsila.com/careers

 

Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.

 

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