Equipment Coordinator
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
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Job Summary
Equipment Coordinator
Schedule: Monday-Friday (weekends as needed)
Hours: Typically assigned 8-hour shifts between 7am-4:30pm
This position is responsible for coordinating all test equipment electrical PPE rental equipment shipping receiving and various responsibilities within Southern Power Systems operation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Electrical Test Equipment
- Liaison of test equipment/tool/logistical support with local operations personnel.
- Complete necessary equipment repairs calibration and procurement functions.
- Maintain repair and calibration records for all test equipment.
- Effectively coordinate day-to-day equipment supply functions in support of all business units.
- Responsible for monitoring the inventory accuracy health and reliability of assigned assets.
- Coordinate items in Cheqroom equipment database (Pool Assets and Employee Assigned Assets)
- Coordinate rental equipment from order to return.
- Procure new assets record asset numbers and add them to Cheqroom.
- Ensure accuracy of payments and billing cost allocation for test equipment and supply costs.
- Coordinate Voltage Rated gloves and sticks exchange program.
- Coordinate the weekly and annual test equipment inventory.
- Coordinate inventory of PPE
- Maintain communication with operations in support of their current and future equipment needs.
- Interact with operations to continually improve services.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with local rental repair and supply vendors.
- Train local personnel in equipment-related processes.
- Assist in budgeting and long-term planning.
- Check equipment function and software communication (as needed).
- Take after hour calls for equipment issues.
- Develop and support policies & procedures governing test equipment coordination with local operations.
- Maintain compliance with all safety environmental regulatory and organizational policies and procedures.
Shipping and Receiving
- Oversee shipping and receiving process.
- Organize and maintain warehouse equipment/material storage.
- Create and receive Purchase Orders in Acumatica.
- Purchase material inventory as needed (Consumables Fasteners Drill Bits Blades etc.)
- Assist SPS Safety with the annual PPE truck and trailer restock.
- Additional tasks and responsibilities as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma; GED or equivalent.
- Three years of test equipment-related experience preferred.
- Customer service background.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of current trends and technological developments pertaining to test equipment and maintenance.
- Excellent computer skills in most Microsoft programs including Word and Excel.
- Must be highly organized able to handle multiple tasks and meet varying deadlines.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Frequently lift push pull and carry bulky objects and equipment ranging 40-50 lbs.
- Ability to safely load/unload equipment requiring bending stooping climbing ladders and squatting on regular basis.
- Capacity to push and pull heavy rolling racks carts or pallets
- Ability to operate a forklift which includes high-level of spatial judgment to safely position forks under pallets and stack loads exceptional situational awareness to spot pedestrians narrow aisles and changing addition the ability to hear back-up alarms honking horns and verbal warnings over loud noises.
- See (20/20 vision naturally or corrected) hear within normal range and perform repetitive motion activities.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Candidates will be required to pass initial screenings and maintain active status:
- Drug & Alcohol Test
- Fit for Duty (Physical)
- Criminal Background Check
- Drivers License Status Check
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Southern Power Systems Industrial Utility Electrical Service Company providing Transformer Utility Substation Breaker Generator Solutions