As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing and field servicing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we provide a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment.

　　Position Summary

　　Based in the Powell Acheson facility the Project Management Associate will report to the Operations Manager of the Powell Service Division and take daily direction from the Project Managers of the department. The Project Management Associate will be responsible for facilitating customer orders from order entry through to shipment. This includes order validation, scheduling coordination with production, change order negotiations, coordination of customer visits and facilitating witness testing between customer and QA department.

　　Essential Responsibilities

　　Work with Project Managers to resolve all order related issues with a focus on commercial and contractual obligations.

　　Work with Project Manager to provide proactive leadership between all disciplines to ensure all customer commitments are met.

　　Attend meetings as required to resolve issues and provide status updates.

　　Handle multiple projects independently and simultaneously.

　　Work with Project Manager to provide communications link between business and customers regarding order status and progress.

　　Other duties as required.

　　Qualifications

　　Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders.

　　Detail oriented and results driven.

　　Demonstrated ability to make good decisions based on limited information.

　　Strong focus on customer satisfaction.

　　Excellent computer skills and skilled in the use of project scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, ERP system).

　　BS/BA Degree with minimum 2 years relevant progressive work experience.

　　Able to manage multiple competing priorities.

　　Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products.

　　Working Conditions

　　Temperature controlled working environment.

　　Must wear personnel protective equipment at all times (i.e., hard hats, safety glasses, safety harnesses as required) and respirators when required.

　　Job requires working in an office setting. There may be some exposure to the manufacturing facility when touring customers.

　　Working in front of a computer for the majority of the shift.

　　This position is expected to travel approximately 5-10% and must be able to travel with short notice and/or for extended periods of time.

　　Physical Requirements

　　Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs

　　Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner

　　Standing, walking, and speaking for long periods of time.

　　Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.

　　Perceiving size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with the fingertips.

　　Who we are

　　Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing, valve servicing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary and Montreal.

　　Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customer’s needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.

　　Your Partner in Safety

　　Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Powell Canada, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.

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