Project Assistant

Sulzer; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays

15 Paid Time Off Days

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with 6% company match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Wellness Program

Subsidized cafeteria meals

Job summary

Sulzer, a leading engineering company, is searching for a Project Assistant responsible for coordinating activities related to aero-derivative gas turbine projects. This role focuses on ensuring timely completion while maintaining budgets and schedules.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience, excel in communication, and possess strong organizational skills. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, time off, and a 401K match.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applicable project coordination, engineering, or operations experience.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• General knowledge of aero-derivative gas turbines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field service gas turbine repair and overhaul projects.
• Ensure all jobs meet planned delivery dates.
• Communicate with clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Project coordination

Time management

Communication skills

MS Office skills

Customer service

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

Job Summary
The Project Assistant is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities related to Aero.

Responsibilities

• Working with operations and sales teams to coordinate field service aero-derivative gas turbine repair and/or overhaul projects from inception to completion.
• Ensuring that all jobs meet planned delivery dates and customer expectations.
• Communicating regularly and promptly with clients and internal stakeholders regarding ongoing work.
• Maintaining project budgets, Inspection Test Plans, and schedules.
• Coordinating with 3rd party vendors and internal Sulzer teams.
• Continually improve on processes & procedures to support quality and safety growth.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• 5+ years of applicable project coordination, engineering, or operations experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, MS Project, etc.)
• Strong customer service skills and high motivation
• General knowledge of aero-derivative gas turbines and/or rotating equipment preferred, but not required
• PMP certification preferred, but not required

What we offer you

• 12 Paid Holidays
• 15 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days
• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability
• 401K with 6% company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• New onsite cafeteria, all meals subsidized (La Porte Service Center)

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.