Mobile Equipment Projects Specialist

Mobile Equipment Projects Specialist (Calgary AB)About the Role - Mobile Equipment Projects Specialist (Calgary AB)Orica is hiring a Mobile Equipment Project Specialist position who is managing the building of our delivery fleet trucks through vendors and purchasing components. Budget management and forecasting including monthly forecasting reportsWhat Will You DoActing as the single point of contact for project related issuesManaging full project delivery including leading and coordinating the overall process, project management of:
day-to-day project activitiesbuilding estimates/quoteslead project teamproject planning &
controlmanaging projectscopeprocurementcost &
budget trackingdeliverysystems &
logisticsmonitoring project progress &
performance to achieve Ready for Operation Forecasting &
Resource modelling and engagement of correct number of resources with the necessary skillset and experience to deliver projects in the region cost effectivelyUsing internal SAP database to manage and execute all procurement, forecasting and funding related project tasks. Provide alignment, governance and communication to the North American project teams to ensure projects achieve the required business objectivesActively contribute to an improvement process across the mobile equipment projects functionContinually assess performance;
research and develop new capabilities and systematically apply learning and knowledge to improve the execution of the program.Optimize performance across the project value chainEnsure project teams have ready access to tools, best-practice information and sharing, using modern communication mediums, that will improve overall competency and performanceEncourage knowledge sharing and cooperation with other regionsActively contribute to an improvement process across the projects functionContinually assess performance;
research and develop new capabilities and systematically apply learning and knowledge to improve the execution of the program.Project DeliveryEnsuring compliance with Group Standards and Group ProceduresEnsure that appropriate SHES systems are applied and complied withEnsure the needs and options are identified before the solutionEnsure projects are being managed within the agreed project process and act if they are not being managed Ensure design is being developed to meet Orica Basis of Safety and standards.Ensure procurement, contracts and commercial agreements are applied correctly to protect Orica’s interests Responsible for reporting and achieving all agreed delivery, cost, time, safety and technical objectives for Mobile Equipment projects in the NA Region (US/Canada/Mexico/DR)When needed, travel to equipment assembly shops and perform New Equipment InspectionsProject progress reportsContract issues post projectProcurement process utilized to minimize risk and save $ Customer satisfaction score on projectsRole Dimensions:
Will interact with leadership, stakeholders, vendorsPhysical Requirements Up to 25% travel both domestic and international for new equipment inspectionsRequired activities include sitting, walking, reaching, bending, frequent use of hands, occasional lifting up to 40 pounds, ascending and descending stairs and ladders.Education and Experience:
Degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Process or Chemical) Engineering or equivalent experience3-5 years’ experience as a manager of technical projectsBilingual – English, French or Spanish is a plusProject Management training and certification is a plus