Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Manager

$125,000 - $125,000/Yr

Orion Talent - Glastonbury, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Glastonbury, CT

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Manager will serve as the primary interface with power plant equipment suppliers, ensuring that OEMs meet the technical and scheduling requirements outlined in contract documents. This role involves managing the installation of OEM equipment, resolving design conflicts, and coordinating with various engineering teams to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary interface with the Original Equipment Manufacturer for power plant equipment suppliers.
• Review design interface of all Power Island Equipment with Engineer of Record (EOR) while tracking delivery of all OEM equipment.
• Resolve contradictions between design documents and OEM equipment scope or capabilities.
• Manage installation of all OEM equipment, design changes, and field installation issues.
• Manage OEM design team and report RFI's and EOR design interface issues.
• Interface with the Balance of Plant Equipment with EOR and OEM Project Engineer.
• Manage OEM vendor provided site team, including writing Authorized Work Orders.
• Conduct site walk-down with field engineers and field superintendents.
• Monitor status of documents issued by the OEM and manage expediting process for late submittals and re-submittals of OEM technical documents.
• Manage list of outstanding action items between the OEM, Company, and the Owner.
• Provide status updates for monthly progress reports and attend monthly project review meetings.
• Schedule and chair teleconferences between the OEM and corresponding engineering interface groups.
• Direct project field engineers in coordinating on-site field activities regarding OEM supplied equipment.
• Attend selected Customer Witness Points at the OEM manufacturing facilities for quality control inspections and equipment tests.
• Coordinate witness off-loading of major OEM equipment at intermediate off-loading points during delivery and aid in transport of equipment.
• Provide contractual and technical assistance for the Project Manager, Project Engineering Manager, Procurement Manager, Construction Manager, and Start-up Manager.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in Business or Engineering, strong technical background is desired.
• Strong Military leaders highly preferred, ideally with Navy Supply, Army Logistics, or other logistics and procurement experience.
• 3+ years of related experience as OEM Engineer, Site Field Engineer, Project Engineer, or Project Engineering Manager.
• Must have strong conflict resolution, problem solving, organization, and communication skills.
• Power generation related experience.

Benefits

• Advancement and Growth Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Nationwide Health and Welfare Benefits
• Company Sponsored Events
• Financial Planning and Savings Resources
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Work Life Balance