• Location: Akron, OH
  • Type: Contract to Hire
  • Job #34728

Project Assistant
Akron, OH (On-site)  

Benefits: Standard Medical, Dental, 401(k)
Pay Range: $20.00 – 22.00 

Responsibilities

  • Verify project scope, work orders, change tickets, and RTU outage requests prior to SCADA testing and commissioning.
  • Identify, communicate, and resolve project issues as they arise.
  • Attend weekly meetings with the client and provide necessary information as requested.
  • Verify SCADA configurations are ready before the field project date.
  • Confirm EMS upload dates occur before the field project date.
  • Coordinate with FirstEnergy EMS testers to assign testers for each SCADA job.
  • Provide regular project updates and maintain accurate job completion status for each job listed in SCADABase.
  • Update the SCORES and Engineering Support columns as needed.
  • Schedule field technicians to capture as-found configurations when requested by engineering department.
  • Verify all contracted SCADA jobs for the upcoming week with the Project Manager and field personnel.
  • Request site access for contracted SCADA techs.
  • Assist the field tech finding the correct U-drive folder for SCADA jobs.
  • Manage Field Technician Project Reports:
    • Edit and create documents for Technician Project Reports based on technician feedback.
    • Assist technicians with paperwork and answer any questions.
    • Verify and record the submission and accuracy of project reports using an Excel spreadsheet.

Requirements:

  • High School Degree + min 3 yrs relevant experience – OR – Associates + min 2 yrs relevant experience – OR – Bachelors + some relevant experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint required.
  • PowerBI Experience and Excel experience are major pluses.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.