Operations Project Controller

Howden, A Chart Industries Company; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Job description

Location: Renfrew, Scotland, United Kingdom, PA4 8XJ

Company: Chart Industries

The Role
We are searching for a talented Operations Project Controller to join our busy Operations Team based in Renfrew. You will be responsible for project support and management on value stream improvement projects to support the Operations strategic plan. You will be the point of contact for all package build operations, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources to support achieving on time delivery. This is a permanent position working 37 hours per week. This role is predominately site-based in our modern, friendly factory which has free onsite parking.

Who are we?
Chart Industries is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the clean energy and industrial gas markets. Chart employs over 11,700 people based across 64 global manufacturing locations and 50+ service centres. Recognised for an innovative edge and expansive portfolio, Chart has a global leadership position in process technologies with products and services in applications such as hydrogen, carbon capture, energy recovery, nuclear, water treatment, mining, and LNG to name a few.

In 2023, Chart acquired Howden, a leading global engineering business. Since 1854, Howden has been at the forefront of developing engineering solutions for the needs of industrial processes. Today, Howden provides mission critical air and gas handling products to clients with our range of highly engineered compressors, blowers, fans, steam turbines and rotary heat exchangers.

The strategic combination of Howden and Chart expands our offering of products and solutions across the Nexus of Clean -- clean power, clean water, clean food and clean industrials. Together we are advancing a more sustainable future, by helping our customers to increase their environmental & functional efficiencies and decarbonise their operations. We have a strong corporate identity and a clear purpose - you will be a member of our team shaping the future of the company and participating in helping our customers tackle some of the planet's most pressing issues.

What will you do?

• Application of business excellence tools to support cost reduction and efficiency, delivery quality improvements.
• Develop strong cross functional relationships to ensure successful build of all projects.
• Manage and develop relationships with subcontractor stakeholders as point of contact to ensure execution in line with agreed schedules for each project.
• Develop and sustain accurate project planning and forecasting of resources for all projects to ensure successful delivery of high value, customer engineered projects from assembly to delivery to the customer.
• Support and maintain cost and cash targets, ensure risks and issues are actively managed to ensure the successful delivery of current and future projects.

What do you bring?
An Ideal Candidate Would Likely Have The Following Profile:

• Good Project Management knowledge and skills
• Competency in MS Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and Smart sheet
• Ability to facilitate and run team meetings
• Ability to negotiate with and influence internal and external stakeholders
• Commitment to achieving deadlines without compromising quality and cost
• Ability to work under pressure with changing priorities
• Excellent and clear communication and reporting skills at all levels
• Customer and business focused Strong team working skills

It’s a bonus if you have (but not essential):

• Knowledge of high value, customer engineered project processes
• Knowledge of compressor system packaging technical requirements
• Understanding of Oil & Gas, Petrochemical Engineering processes and Rotating Equipment
• Qualified in a relevant engineering / project management discipline
• Minimum HNC in Mechanical/Production Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Lean / Six Sigma trained

Our Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave
• Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7%
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay
• Free onsite parking
• Healthcare cash plan
• Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary
• Group Income Protection plan
• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing
• Dedicated Help@Hand Service – free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations etc
• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering

The Company intention in respect of recruitment, selection and promotion is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job regardless of that person’s race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing