Operations Project Controller

Exciting Opportunity for a Operations Project Controller

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. In 2023 Chart Industries acquired the Howden Group, and the entire group is now represented in over 40 countries worldwide with over 11,700 employees. Our vision is to enable the vital processes of our customers and thereby promote a more sustainable world. Learn more about us at www.chartindustries.com.

Howden is a leading global engineering business who focus on providing mission critical air and gas handling products to our clients, helping them to increase their environmental and operational efficiencies. We recognise the value of people and truly believe that by working together, aligned to a common purpose, we all have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference.

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?

• 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

In Return, we offer a range of fantastic benefits:

• A flexible and supportive work environment.
• A competitive salary.
• Generous holiday entitlement package.
• Howden Pension Plan with Scottish Widows.
• Healthcare cash plan with Healthshield.
• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing.
• Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary.
• Group Income Protection plan.
• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering.
• Dedicated Help@Hand Service – Free Counselling, Physiotherapy, financial support etc.
• Training & Development Opportunities.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay.

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.

Interested? We would love to hear from you! Please follow the link to our website to apply.