Project Assistant – ECGIP

Location:
Port Harcourt, Nigeria

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers.

Job Title:
Job Location:
50, Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
Qualification:
BA/BSc
Experience:
3 years
Job Description:
  • We are looking for an experienced, proactive project assistant to work collaboratively with our team on a short project under the One Year Early Career Graduate Internship Program (ECGIP).
  • In this role, you will oversee tasks delegated to you by the project manager, coordinate with all necessary vendors and service providers, and ensure that the project is moving forward on time and on budget.
  • You will need to be highly organized, adaptable, and able to prioritize tasks while working independently. The ability to motivate others and keep them on task in a positive and encouraging manner is also a must-have skill in this position.
  • Work collaboratively with the project manager and Site team to maximize productivity
  • Collaborate with the whole project team, contributing to the entire project lifecycle
  • Organize and monitor schedules and see that deadlines are met
  • Coordinate efforts within the team and with outside consultants efficiently
  • Report updates verbally and in written form to management
  • Monitor budget and help ensure resources are used efficiently
  • Help discern requirements and assign tasks to team members
  • Complete any necessary administrative tasks
  • Demonstrate commitment to clients’ needs and confidentiality continuously.
Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering field
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in project execution and management in Power Generation/ Oil & Gas industry
Gas turbine / power plant technical proficiency
Demonstrated contract set-up, negotiation and stakeholder management experience
Demonstrated active risk management ability and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Robust Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills with which to facilitate project tracking and communicate project status and issues
Fluent in English.

Desired Characteristics:

Growth mindset and ability to act on constructive criticism
Project execution and management of Aero Gas Turbine projects
MBA or master’s in leadership sciences
PMP certification
Genuine commitment to EHS culture
Ability to manage customer, partner and external relations under pressure while remaining mindful of business / project goals
Ability to influence internal stakeholders and functions laterally and upwards to achieve common project goals
Ability to succinctly communicate to senior leadership key project issues with appropriate visual aids
Ability to create genuine team dynamics and shared ownership of project goals
Ability to project self as true leader of the project and ultimate collaborative decision maker
Strong sense of urgency & drive for results
Natural instinct to be a change agent and contribute to wider business Operational improvement / evolution initiatives.

Relocation Assistance Provided:

No.