Tool Coordinator - Vestas American Wind Technology

Professional|Full-Time|Project Portfolio Management
Job Title: Tool Coordinator
Location(s); Remote, Or
Job Description:
The Tool Coordinator is a critical member of the on-site team supporting the
construction phase of building and connecting the wind power plant to the
grid. More specifically, they have responsibility for assisting with site
setup, transport, installation, mechanical completion,
commissioning, and site close-out of a project. The TC follows defined
processes and procedures for safety, inventory management and
documentation, with a specific focus on Construction Contractual tooling and
additional tooling request.
Responsibilities:
* Support Vestas safety policies: maintain safety policies and environmental
containment. Ensure a clean and safe work environment. Identify and mitigate
hazards. Participate in daily safety meetings at project site. Complete
monthly safety training assignments on schedule
* Manage end-to-end construction inventory and tooling movement
transactions, including receiving site containers, conducting cycle
counts, handling reconciliation of discrepancies, creation of Delivery
Notes on all tool returns, and coordinating container returns. Maintain
physical and electronic inventory control; ship and receive large individual
tools; identify and record serial numbers; create and monitor purchase
orders/purchase requests for tooling related items. * Take direction from
and communicate daily with Construction Manager (CM) and Lead Technicians
to ensure availability of tools on site. Assist CM to fulfill customer
requests and resolve customer issues in timely and cost-effective manner.
Establish appropriate on-site communications with customer personnel.
Collaborate with technicians in execution of inventory control. Responsible
for site compliance to approved processes; provide SAP fundamental
instruction and assist with system problem solving and error processing.
* Maintain timely and accurate return of all Turbine component shipping
fixtures to the correct warehouse or factory following all export procedures
as necessary. Assist with the return of Empty Coli Parts Containers from site
to the correct storage facility and performing the correct Inspections and
documentation of these returns in all systems.
* Complete transactions in a timely and accurate manner including Goods
Receiving (GR), performing inspections of tooling live in Procore and
entering work hours daily.
* Perform administrative tasks related to site setup, including Tracking
tools, communicating shortage list and tracking information, Assist CM to
monitor expenditures of procured tools, Live disposition, and cost
avoidance of tooling, directly working with CM and Project Manager (PM)
on loss and damaged tools
* Utilize defined Work Instructions (WI) where available to complete job
functions and solve problems, seeking consultation from stakeholders to
resolve problems outside position requirements and responsibilities.
* Support other sites to solve issues impacting the greater organization.
Promote the values of Simplicity, Accountability, Appreciation and
Collaboration. Take direction from and communicate on regular basis with Field
Support Lead and Manager and support the Project Site. Respond to queries in
timely manner. Proactively look for opportunities to improve job processes and
procedures and communicate ideas through appropriate channels. Promote a
sharing and learning environment in which others are developed throughout the
organization.
Requirements:
* High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree
preferred or equivalent experience
* 3+ years of experience working as Vesta's wind site business support;
significant experience in project management and training others is required*
Experienced in working with SAP enterprise resource program or similar
software in role such as a dispatch / planner, stock keeper,
technician, ront desk function, and advanced forecasting and planning
* Demonstrated ability and experience in planning, logistics,
scheduling, and inventory control
* High verbal and written communication skills; effective listener;
ability to effectively influence others to adhere to standard processes and
procedures
* Advanced PC computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel) and SAP
* Ability to work in both a team-based environment and efficiently;
candidate should be capable of working remotely without need for supervision.
* Ability to identify problems and solve them through root cause analysis,
significant analytical skills and high attention to detail.
* Solid time management and demonstrated organizational skills to ensure both
individual and assigned department goals are met. LEAN experience.
* Approximately 90% travel required, valid driver's license required.
Passport for international travel.
Physical Demands:
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly
required to sit; use of hands and fingers to handle and feel; reach with
hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to
sit, stand, and walk, as well as travel to other locations
(construction project site), some that may be remote. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,
depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Will be required to lift 25
lbs. and push/pull up to 50 lbs.(force). Tolerance of unique working
environment and conditions including but not limited to wide temperature
varian
Competencies:
* Conduct Physical inventory count on site at construction project
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite computer skills (Windows, Word,
Excel, Power Point, Outlook), internet research and SAP* Ability to
follow instructions
* Ability to communicate effectively in English
* Ability to possess a driver's license