The Project Manager/Senior Engineering Specialist is an advanced-level engineering role and identified subject matter expert (SME) of key centers of JOA knowledge, accountable for and responsible to skillfully drive excellence among large-scale project management, or strategic technology and process development initiatives through the innovative application of leading-edge technology and industry knowledge alike. 

Job Responsibilities & Essential Expectations of the Job: 

· Accountable for and responsible to effectively drive excellence among critical centers of JOA knowledge as a SME. 
· Professional management of major projects within defined budget, scope, and schedule among commercial equipment, process and technology development, and internal initiatives.  
· Lead strategic initiatives among technology and process improvement action plans. 
· Drive continuous improvement among business operations. 
· Professionally present JOA technology or project updates to key stakeholders. 
· Conduct project planning and review meetings to define action plans, resource plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments and contingency plans. 
· Lead hands-on scientific-based problem-solving initiatives among equipment commissioning at JOA and customer sites. 
· Develop others for succession of critical knowledge and skill sets. 
 

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements: 

· Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or a related discipline; or equivalent academic and practical experience. 
· 6+ years of applicable experience in converting equipment system design preferred. 
· PMI-based project management competence from leading projects or technology development.
· Project Management Certification, preferred.
· Subject matter expert of critical technology and/or among a diversity of key technology.  
· Strong analytic skills to troubleshoot equipment/processes and implement solutions.
· Ability to effectively utilize complex software for design, problem solving, and documentation. 
· Strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to present findings in a group. 
· Ability to collaborate among a team and provide work direction of key tasks.

Job Physical Requirements: 

· Ability to work a full day on a computer. 
· Ability to lift and move objects up to twenty-five pounds in weight. 
· Ability to use hand tools and monitoring/testing equipment.
· Ability to occasionally climb a ladder and maneuver into tight spaces. 
· Ability to work area in an environment that is loud and without air conditioning during machine commissioning and/or problem-solving. 
· Ability to wear personal protective equipment (safety shoes, glasses, ear protection). 
· Must travel for company business up to (~20%) international and domestic travel. 

Curt G. Joa, Inc. is and Equal Opportunity Employer.