Valmet is seeking great people to mentor into the next generation of paper and power industry professionals. You can be part of helping us remain champions to our customers by being close to their needs and servicing equipment in the pulp and power area. If you enjoy problem solving and hands-on work to ensure that equipment and operations are running at optimal levels, this could be your next career opportunity!
This role is responsible for providing project management oversight and support for the Pulp, Energy & Circularity Service area. The position will work closely with Field Service, Sales, Product teams, Engineering, and the Project Management team.
Responsibilities will include:
- Develops service agreement and field job scopes, contractor RFQ’s, RFI’s, and proposals
- Interacts with contractors, vendors, and internal parties
- Develop customer proposals for site services and agreements
- Develop and maintain project schedules
- Provides on and / or off-site project support for the duration of a project and agreements
- Participates in sales support site visits
- Ensure deliverables are tracked and met for agreements, site services, and warranty periods
- Part of strategic planning for PEC agreement and service offerings
- Manages service project and agreement expenses within the established budget
- Assist with maintenance and outage planning
- Develop working relationships with customers and contractors.
- Audits contract language to assure compliance with company guidelines and minimization of risk to the company
Requirements:
Well qualified candidate should have engineering degree from college, university, or technical/trade school; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This position may require travel around 50% to support customers on a regular basis. International assignments may also be required. Paper industry or project management experience of more than 5 year a bonus.
The ability to interpret technical data, manage multiple projects and priorities and resolve questions will be a big portion of this job. Good communication and organizational skills required, along with strong PC and engineering systems skills.
We Offer
We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.
Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.
This position is not available for internation relocation. Applicant must be living and authorized to work in the US.
Where everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 20,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customer's performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careersna
Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
Please note that Valmet will never ask for personal financial information during the interview process. If you feel you have been a victim of an online job posting scam, please notify the Federal Trade Commission
Skills Required
- Engineering degree from a college, university, or technical/trade school, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to interpret technical data and manage multiple projects and priorities
- Strong problem-solving and question-resolution skills
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Strong PC and engineering systems skills
- Must live in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States
- More than five years of paper industry or project management experience
What We Do
Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers. Valmet's strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. Our advanced services and automation solutions improve the reliability and performance of our customers' processes and enhance the effective utilization of raw materials and energy. Valmet's net sales in 2019 were approximately EUR 3.5 billion. Our more than 13,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.
