Job Summary:
Utility Partners of America (UPA) is currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Project Assistant to join our team. As a leading National Utility Contractor, UPA focuses on building, inspecting, maintaining, and upgrading the nation's utility infrastructure. This position requires excellent strong organizational skills, a strong understanding of inventory process, and SAP experience.
This position may require some travel to Pico Rivera, the Gas Tower, or any other SoCalGas location.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Assist client in meeting departmental goals of streamlining inventory and traceability process.
- Learn, understand, and apply industry best practices, product knowledge and inventory processes.
- Research purchase orders, packing slips, lead times, and all other project related documentation.
- Coordinate, schedule, and troubleshoot project phases.
- Gather and determine key performance indicators for the project.
- Prepare reports and data analysis.
- Coordinate with other departments with client’s organization.
Required skills:
- 2+ years’ experience in a project assistant/coordinator role.
- Knowledge of different types of materials.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills – you must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
- Must be proactive, communicative, and able to work with minimal supervision.
- A quick learner, self-motivated and extremely detailed-oriented.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, chaotic environment.
- Highly proficiency with Microsoft office programs – especially Excel.
- Knowledge of SAP.
- Resourceful and creative.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a solid solutions-oriented mindset.
- Education: High school or equivalent (Required)
- License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)
- Must consent to a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records check
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 401(k)
- Holiday, Vacation, and PTO days.
- Smart Phone for use during working hours
- Work Vehicle & Fuel for use during working hours.
- Paid Training
Pay Range: $25-$30/HR dependent on experience
Join UPA today and be part of a company that values excellence in operations, safety practices, quality control, customer experience, and meeting stringent requirements.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person