Project Coordinator, Control Systems
About The Position
MSHS Pacific Power Group is seeking a Project Coordinator – Control Systems to coordinate automation and control systems projects from planning through commissioning. The role provides project coordination and administrative support while working with project managers, controls engineers, operations teams, vendors, and customers to keep projects on schedule, maintain accurate documentation, and achieve milestones. It offers hands-on project execution experience and opportunities to take on additional responsibilities over time, with potential advancement into a Project Manager role. The position is based in Mandeville, Louisiana, and is office-based, with occasional project site visits and travel of up to 10%. The coordinator may need to support periods of increased activity during testing, commissioning, and major project milestones.
Requirements
- Two to five years of project coordination, engineering project support, automation, controls, or related technical project experience.
- Strong organization and attention to detail, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines, project deliverables, data entry, documentation, and records.
- Strong communication skills for coordinating cross-functional teams and communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare and maintain technical documentation.
- Ability to collaborate across departments and work independently.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
- Experience using project management software, ERP systems, document management platforms, or similar business systems.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field; listed as preferred.
- Experience supporting control systems, automation, commissioning, or engineering projects.
- Experience in industrial, marine, power generation, manufacturing, or automation environments.
- Familiarity with commissioning activities, testing documentation, and engineering workflows.
- Experience supporting vendor coordination and project financial tracking.
- Knowledge of document control systems and technical drawing management.
- Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and workflow optimization.
- Problem-solving mindset and ability to identify issues and help develop practical solutions.
- Proactive follow-up and ownership, including anticipating project needs, tracking outstanding items, and ensuring tasks are completed.
- Ability to read and interpret quotes, purchase orders, and basic technical documents.
- Experience using an ERP system.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate multiple control systems and automation projects throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, task lists, meeting minutes, testing logs, I/O tracking logs, and status reports.
- Track project milestones, deliverables, commissioning readiness, vendor submittals, invoices, and compliance documentation.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, drawings, technical files, and records in project management and document control systems.
- Prepare project communications and provide timely updates to internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate project meetings and facilitate communication between project managers, controls engineers, vendors, finance, operations, and commissioning teams.
- Monitor project schedules and proactively identify risks, documentation gaps, or workflow issues.
- Support project reporting, dashboards, vendor performance tracking, and cost reporting.
- Assist with internal and external audits by organizing project documentation and compliance records.
- Support onboarding of project team members by coordinating project documentation and workflow processes.
- Recommend process improvements to enhance project coordination, reporting, and operational efficiency.
- Assist with developing standardized documentation templates, workflows, and best practices.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay of $28.00–$32.00, based on experience.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
