Be the Interface between the Subcontractors, Engineering and Site Management to develop more efficient method / process of working to drive cost of Installation down, minimize CoPQ and increase Installation Quality.
Short Facts
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Newport News, VA, United States of America -
Swisslog -
Field Service -
Permanent Position
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Provide Mechanical Installation Supervision knowledge within Site Service Group
- Develop Mechanical Installation Standards.
- Develop and foster Mechanical Subcontractor relationships.
- Manage Mechanical Installation Subcontractor performance.
- Installation Quality Standards and Check List
- Minimize Installation OIL list prior to commissioning and Eliminate OIL list to zero by PA
- Develop Installation Drawing Standards that will increase Installation efficiency, supervisor time and eliminate or reduce questions/uncertainty
- Develop better way of managing and tracking Mechanical Equipment Inventory on-site
- Support Installation Estimating:
- Development and refinement of Mechanical Installation Estimating Process and Tools
- Develop Mechanical Installation labor / effort Matrix.
- Train Site Managers on Installation Standards, Progress Tracking and Quality Measure of work performed by Subcontractors.
- Ensure smooth and complete Engineering to Installation Subcontractor turnover.
- Coordinate with SM and PM to ensure site prepare/readiness.
- Coordinate Installation start up with Subcontractors and set expectations at mobilization at site.
- Work with Subcontractor during on-site start up to ensure Subcontractors are starting off properly.
- Coordinate regular rounds of site visits to ensure quality of installation and schedule are maintained and issues are quickly resolved before they become a problem.
- Coordinate with SM toe ensure Subcontractors are maintaining schedule and quality.
- SM’s go to for any Mechanical Installation questions from subcontractors.
- Carry out all duties as mentioned in this Job Description within the organizational structure defined in the applicable organization charts, including management of responsibilities for leadership, realization, pro-active cooperation, and information as defined in the Quality Handbook and the responsibilities matrix of the Process Handbook.
- Represent the interests of Swisslog in dealing with the project client, the client’s consultants, the authorities and Swisslog’s subcontractors.
- To function as a key player within a project team to deliver the system, within budget to the required specifications and project timing.
- Support analyzing offers from suppliers in terms of design, price, performance, maintainability, availability, safety, and reliability.
- Support development of Internal Mechanical Quoting/Estimating Process
- Provide assistance to other areas of the department as directed by the Head of Department.
- Open and maintain good relations with clients and sub-contractors, communicating at all levels.
- Be aware of constraints outside of own immediate area of responsibility, and to co-operate with others to achieve the overall objectives of the department.
- This position is a permanent employment role and is subject to the company's terms and conditions.
- Installation Standards
- Evaluating Installation Quotes
- Supporting Selection of Subcontractors for specific projects.
- Evaluating Installation Subcontractors
- Developing Subcontractors for AS and IS projects.
- Transfer of Mechanical Installation and Quality knowledge from EMEA to North America.
- Developing Mechanical Installation training program for NA internal Installer, subcontractors and Site Manager.
- Evaluation of Site Install Quality.
- Coordination with Global Installation Teams on new Installation Technics, Standards, and new technology.
Application Requirements
Requirements
- General Contractor License in least 1 state in USA.
- 10 years industrial experience as a Mechanical Installation Supervisor.
- 3-5 years as the Manager of Mechanical Installation Manager or equivalent.
- 15 years in project execution of Material Handling.
- Sound application knowledge of industrial material handling and warehouse systems (ASRS, AGVs, conveyors, monorail, etc.).
- Some knowledge of contract law and labor requirements of local jurisdiction.
- Some knowledge of building construction and regulations
- Effective utilization of written and verbal communications skills.
- Possess excellent word processing and spreadsheet skills.
- Some travel to sites within NA and abroad may be required
Our promise
Swisslog provides you with the possibility to grow while working with us to deliver a game changing mission: to shape the future of intralogistics by introducing an era of robotic and data-driven automated solutions that create exceptional customer value. We are proud of our Swiss roots, while the opportunities we offer stretch across the globe. We don't expect perfection, but we do expect Collaboration, Commitment, Clarity, and Competence (our Core Values) from all our colleagues. In return, we offer you the chance to be part of the driving force behind solutions that are shaping the future, while we develop the leaders that will shape ours.
About Swisslog
Swisslog is shaping the #future of #intralogistics. As part of the KUKA Group, we are at the forefront of technology that is changing the world. Serving some of the biggest and most exciting brands across the globe, we're a team of 2,000 professionals and 50 nationalities, working together to transform intralogistics with smart minds and fresh perspectives. With our flexible, #robotic and #data-driven automated solutions, we are powering the supply chain and taking the industry forward. #JoinOurTeam and bring ideas to life!
