Junior Regional Project Officer - Europe

OMAC Laboratories Limited; Loughrea; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS is seeking a proactive Project Manager/Engineer to join our European team. You will work as part of the project team, supervise lab construction, cost estimations, and coordinate installation and commissioning of ALS mobile labs across client sites.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in managing projects, strong mechanical, welding, carpentry, pneumatics and hydraulics experience, with Draftsman skills (AutoCAD/Visio). Willingness to travel and adapt.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in managing/supervising projects.
• General engineering and design skills and experience.
• Experience in steel fabrication, pneumatics and hydraulics systems.
• Ability to carry out cost estimation for projects and develop GANTT charts.
• Draftsman skills with AutoCAD or Visio or other design/drawing software.
• Have the ability to develop effective working relationships and communicate with site managers.

Responsibilities

• Work as an integral part of the Project team within Europe as requested.
• Provide full support to regional maintenance teams on as needed basis.
• Ensure projects are completed in a timely fashion under supervision.
• Participate in laboratory layout designs and cost estimations.
• Supervise Containerized lab projects delegated to third party suppliers and report progress vs targets.
• Assist with deployment, installation and commissioning of ALS mobile labs at client sites.
• Install prefabricated lab furniture, lab benches, shelving, racking systems on different projects.
• Oversee built lab equipment or lab furniture following ALS designs and drawings.
• Coordinate installation and fit-out of laboratory equipment and liaise with suppliers.
• Escalate deviations from HSE/HR/QAQC policies immediately.
• General maintenance work when required.
• Other duties as directed by EU GM, Regional Onsite Operation Officer.

Skills

Project management

Engineering design

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Cost estimation

Gantt charts

Draftsman

Team leadership

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as an integral part of the Project team within Europe as requested.
• When not in project assignment, to provide full support to regional maintenance teams on as needed basis.
• Ensure projects are completed in a timely fashion under the EU General Manager and Regional Onsite Operation Officer's supervision.
• Participate in laboratory layout designs and cost estimations.
• Supervise Containerized lab projects delegated to third party suppliers and report back on progress achieved vs targets and milestone defined.
• Assist with the deployment, installation and commissioning of ALS mobile labs once delivered to client’s site.
• Installation of prefabricated lab furniture, lab benches, shelving, racking systems on different projects.
• Ability to oversee the built lab equipment or lab furniture following ALS designs and internal drawings.
• Coordinate installation and fit-out of laboratory equipment at different projects and involve and engage equipment suppliers on as needed basis.
• Escalate any deviations from the HSE/HR and QAQC policy and procedural requirements via management notification to the Senior Management as applicable immediately.
• General maintenance work when required.
• Other duties as directed by EU GM, Regional Onsite Operation Officer.

Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in managing/supervising projects.
• General engineering and design skills and experience.
• Experience and skills in steel fabrication, pneumatics and hydraulics systems.
• Ability to carry out cost estimation for projects and develop GANTT charts for projects.
• Mechanical fitting experience including experience in structural welding, carpentry, plumbing and general maintenance.
• Experience in ventilations system will be advantageous.
• Possess problem solving and analytical capability; experience of managing people and developing short, medium and long-term plans.
• Draftsman skills with preferrable experience in AutoCAD or Visio or other design/drawing software.
• Have the ability to develop effective working relationships and effective ways of communicating with all site managers in the region.
• Have a proven hands-on attitude, be flexible and adaptable Demonstrate the ability to motivate and influence others.
• Possess strong change management, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Have intellectual curiosity; bring valuable insight into the team / business.
• Good understanding of MS Office tools.
• Ability to work flexible hours and to travel other sites as required and as per business demand.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities. Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability.

Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.